Sharon Wight: Empathy Isn’t Soft, It’s Accountability

Sharon Wight, Democratic nominee for Indiana House District 81, returns to Hold ’em Accountable for a conversation about empathy, accountability, healthcare, public education, infrastructure, data centers, and what it means to actually listen before making decisions at the Statehouse.District 81 includes parts of Northwest Fort Wayne, Huntertown, Arcola, and surrounding Allen County communities. It is a district facing real questions about growth, roads, water utilities, rising costs, school funding, healthcare access, land use, and whether families outside Indianapolis are being heard.Sharon’s campaign is built around “leading with empathy,” but this is not soft politics. She argues that every state policy affects real people, and lawmakers should understand those consequences before they vote.We discuss:• Indiana House District 81• Sharon Wight’s campaign against Martin Carbaugh• Leading with empathy in state policy• Huntertown water issues and utility costs• Roads and infrastructure in Allen County• Healthcare access and outsourced services• Public education, school vouchers, and rural schools• Affordability and the hidden cost of time• Data centers and land use in Northwest Allen County• Disability rights, LGBTQ Hoosiers, immigrant communities, and representation• Why public service should mean listening first• How local communities can rise up togetherSharon says empathy means understanding who gets hurt by policy, who gets helped, and whether lawmakers can explain the real consequences of their votes.Her message is simple: District 81 deserves someone who listens before speaking, shows up after the campaign signs come down, and fights for people who do not normally get fought for.No spin. No talking points. Just receipts.You can also ask Alexa to play Hold ’em Accountable with Derrick Holder.#SharonWight #IndianaPolitics #IndianaHD81 #FortWayne #HoldEmAccountable