Carmel-based organization looks to spread civility as political violence grows

CARMEL A new effort in Carmel is encouraging neighbors, leaders and lawmakers to embrace civility in conversations at a time when public discourse often feels divided.

Be civil signs have popped up around Hamilton County as part of Project Civility, a nationwide initiative founded by Carmel City Council member Jeff Worrell.

We wanted to have a call to action, and 'Be Civil' is just what rose to the surface, Worrell said about the sign's design.

Worrell, a Republican, said the idea grew from his 2023 re-election campaign, where he noticed interactions had become harsher than in previous races.

There were just some things that I didnt think were very civil that happened that I wasnt used to in the previous campaigns that I ran, Worrell said.

After the election, Worrell invited an author