Thank you everyone who has given me a high-five, wished me well or shared their support for my run to be a Whitley County Commissioner. It was exciting to raise enough for promotion and event participation fees. To date, my campaign received donations from 12 individuals and both IBEW Local 305 https://www.ibew305.org and Northeast Indiana Building Trades http://www.neibt.com. Those funds were used for USA 250th anniversary flags (given out at events), signs, and t-shirts. T

It's been an exciting month of getting out and meeting more Whitley County residents. I also had a great conversation with podcaster Dana Black, Indiana's own political commentator. Turn Left is a political podcast hosted by Dana Black that discusses Indiana politics and public policy from a progressive perspective. It was a privilege to talk with her. The interview is here: https://music.youtube.com/podcast/vT4ezxeqGks or also at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/042ryJCigT3

My campaign is about keeping our momentum while bringing a new perspective to County government. I have been on a listening tour since filing for office in January, attending meetings, events, parades and gatherings of local residents. As we embark on phone calling and canvassing, I am eager to speak to registered Democrats who haven't voted in recent years. My questions are "Why?" And what about Whitley County do you like that we're doing well, or what are your concerns? Rea

Whitley County Democrats are gathering on Sunday, September 20 at Edwin Coe from 1 p.m. - 3:30 to meet the candidates and support their campaigns. Join us!

I am joining Candidate Kelly Thompson on August 24th at the Peabody Library, Columbia City, from 6 to 8 pm! Wesley Haffenden will be there too. Whether you are a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, we want to hear your questions and talk to you about fixing this country together.