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The County is broken up into taxing districts known as townships. Vanderburgh County is separated into eight townships. The township is governed by two distinct elected offices. Day to day operations are managed by the Trustee, who serves as the executive of the Township while oversight and advice is provided by a three member Township Board, who serve as the Township’s legislative body.The trustee is assisted by a three-member Township Board whose members are elected to four year terms. Duties of the board include adopting the annual budget, serving as a board of finance and approving township contracts. In January of each year, the trustee presents to the board an annual report showing the receipts, expenditures, investments and debts of the township. The approved report is then published in local papers for public inspection.

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    John Bassemier
    (Rep)

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    KYLE P DUGGAN
    (Rep)

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    James L Eickhoff
    (Dem)

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    Charlie Guetling
    (Dem)

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    KEITH MOSBY, JR.
    (Dem)

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    SAVANNAH WHICKER
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

Explain the role of a Township Board Member.

What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?

What are your top two priorities as Board Member if you are (re)elected in 2026?

What is the most important challenge facing your township and how will you meet this challenge?

What is one other thing you want voters to know about you before they cast their 2026 ballots?

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A Township Board Member serves as an oversight body for township government and a steward of local taxpayer resources. The board reviews and approves the township budget, helps ensure township assistance programs are operating responsibly, and provides accountability for how services are delivered to residents.

Township government exists to support neighbors who may be experiencing hardship, whether that’s assistance with basic needs or helping connect residents to resources. The board’s responsibility is to make sure those services are delivered effectively, transparently, and in a way that reflects the needs and values of the community.
Service has always been at the center of my career. I am a U.S. Army veteran and have worked at the federal, state, and local levels of public service. Today, I lead a local organization focused on housing stability, community development, and veteran services, where I work daily with community partners, public agencies, and local leaders to address complex challenges affecting residents.

I currently serve on the Evansville-Vanderburgh Commission on Homelessness and help coordinate partnerships across many sectors in our community. Those experiences have given me a strong understanding of how local systems work and how collaboration can lead to practical solutions.
My first priority is responsible oversight of township resources. Township government operates with taxpayer dollars, and it is important that those funds are managed carefully, transparently, and in a way that ensures assistance reaches residents who truly need it.

Second, I want to ensure that township services remain accessible and well connected with other community resources. Many residents may only interact with township government when they are facing a difficult moment in their lives. Ensuring that those services are responsive, coordinated, and effective can help people stabilize and move forward.
One challenge facing many communities today is ensuring that residents have access to stability when they experience setbacks. Rising costs, housing challenges, and unexpected hardships can quickly impact families who are otherwise doing well. Addressing those issues requires strong coordination between local government, community organizations, and service providers.

Another challenge approaching townships across Indiana is the recent legislation that will evaluate township operations and potentially consider consolidation or restructuring of township governments. It is important that township leadership demonstrates strong fiscal responsibility, transparency, and effective service delivery.
I care deeply about this community because it is home. I grew up on the West Side, I’m raising my family here, and I believe strongly in the importance of serving your neighbors and contributing to the place you live.

Whether through my military service, my professional work, or volunteer leadership in the community, I have always believed that strong communities are built through collaboration, accountability, and people who are willing to step forward and serve.
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