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Indiana House District 81

The Indiana House of Representatives has broad powers to pass laws that affect the daily lives of Indiana citizens. It decides the type of taxes and rates that will be levied on citizens and businesses for State purposes. It can create and abolish agencies of state government. It determines how much will be spent for each of the many government services. It sets the rules for operation of Indiana’s local governments. It determines the amount of state collected tax funds to be distributed to the units of local government for schools, highways and other purposes and designates the basis on which these funds are to be distributed. All 100 members of the house of representatives are elected every two years to two-year terms. It dictates the procedures for the election of state and local government officials including drawing the voting districts

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    Martin Carbaugh
    (Rep)

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    Chad Clevidence
    (Dem)

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    David Mervar
    (Rep)

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    Sharon L Wight
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

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Education M.S Instructional Design and Technology, Purdue Global 2022; M.A. Communication, Purdue Fort Wayne 2012; B.A. Communications, Purdue Fort Wayne 2009
Current Employment Project Manager
Political Experience Vice President Indiana Academic Advising Network
Mailing Address 429 E. Dupont Rd
#94
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Website http://www.electsharonwight.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/electsharonwight
Campaign Email electsharonwight@gmail.com
Campaign Phone 260-342-4487
In 2025, DEI initiatives and public schooling were attacked in the budget session. IDEI programs assist those in marginalized populations with critical resources for understanding processes, finding a sense of belonging, and providing resources for success. Many of these programs allow for basic needs to be met, which is paramount for success. Additionally, tax payer funds should go to our public schools. Public schools allow for everyone to get an education, and to be exposed to individuals who are different from themselves. In a globalized society, it is paramount that citizens understand that they have to live among individuals who think and live differently than they do - and that those differences are where we find strength.
At the next opportunity for redistricting, we need to ensure that maps are drawn in a way that keep neighborhoods and streets together, to make it easier for individuals to understand where they fall in districts. We need to do better voter education in our state, from the process of registering to vote, to how to determine one's districts, and develop resources that allow bills to be more easily accessed by everyone, specifically related to how they are written. Finally, we need to ensure that voting is accessible, in physical location, related to registrations and ballots, and in the number of days people are given to cast their vote.
One of the first things the state can do is better outline processes in places that are accessible. This includes web, but also spaces where families find resources. This could include community boards, institutions of faith, doctor's offices, schools and more. Processes need to be written more clearly, both for the families who need them and the individuals who enact them. The state needs to ensure that there is enough funding provided to support initiatives oriented toward keeping children in positive living conditions, and careful consideration is made when choosing individuals in support roles from the top of agencies to the most direct encounter.
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