Mayor's Office

Mayor's Vision: 

To diversify the City culturally, educationally, and economically.  Taking trips to foreign lands to seek investment opportunities in Wabash and putting our current industry on display in those countries to expose export opportunities.  Working closely with the business and educational facilities to expose them to the world and the world to them, which leads to the Mayor's tagline of "Exposing Wabash to the World and the World to Wabash."

The Mayor’s office, located within City Hall, is often the first point of contact for most city-related business.

This office is responsible for the overall coordination of meetings, records, and communication between the Mayor and all departments of the City and the general public, as well as management of personnel files for City employees. The Mayor works closely with a variety of state and local businesses and organizations to manage and cultivate City operations and developments. The Mayor maintains a cooperative working relationship with Wabash County government and the town of North Manchester.

Shelley Hipskind- Executive Assistant

The Mayor's Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Mayor, ensuring efficient operations and communications within the Mayor's office. Responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating meetings and events, preparing correspondence, handling confidential information, and serving as a liaison between the Mayor and other city departments, officials, and the public. The Executive Assistant has a crucial role in facilitating the Mayor's initiatives and maintaining a well-organized and responsive office. 

Maria E. Smyth - Mayor's Coordinator and Receptionist

The Mayor's Coordinator and Receptionist is a multifaceted role that combines digital media management with front desk operations, ensuring a seamless online and offline presence for the City of Wabash and the Mayor's office. Key responsibilities include managing the City of Wabash website, overseeing social media accounts, creating engaging content, and monitoring online interactions. This combined position ensures effective communication, a professional image, and a welcoming environment both online and offline. Additionally, this role also involves greeting and directing visitors, managing phone inquiries, scheduling appointments, and communications with internal and external customers and residents.