Ligonier Names New Mayor Bryan Shearer

Ligonier, Indiana is set to welcome a new mayor as Earle Franklin steps down at the end of August. After a Republican caucus unanimously chose Bryan Shearer, the city’s longtime Public Safety Director and former Police Chief, Shearer will take over for the remainder of Franklin’s term—ending in 2027—and has already announced his intent to run for a full term starting in 2028. Sworn in on August 31st at 6 PM, Shearer brings deep local roots and decades of public service, including leadership roles in fire, police, and community boards, signaling a steady transition for the city he’s dedicated his life to serving. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9bafe6ed0300cd1c