Former Shelbyville City Council member Brad Ridgeway announced his intention to file as a candidate for Mayor of the City of Shelbyville.

Ridgeway will run in the Republican primary election which is scheduled to take place on May 2, 2023.

Candidate Ridgeway provided a statement with his announcement.

“I will work every single day to improve the lives of Shelbyville citizens. All too often, elected officials believe their sole function is to be self-appointed leaders. Unfortunately political ‘leaders’ tend to use their own personal judgment to determine what’s best for citizens. By contrast, I believe elected officials are public servants who regularly work to determine the opinions of citizens and govern accordingly. I recognize the task will be difficult but my public record of service on the Common Council is clear. I encourage citizens to make their voices heard and get involved in the local decision-making process. After all, government works best when it works for all the people.”