Vanderburgh County Perry Township Trustee
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’s main responsibility is to provide assistance to those in need. For those who qualify, assistance may include help with shelter (rent or mortgage), utilities (gas, electric, water), medical, and burial expenses, with the goal of helping our citizens become productive members of society.Other duties include:Providing fire protection to unincorporated areas of the countyAssisting with the burial of the indigentManaging the township budget and financial recordsPreparing an annual financial report
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CHARLES B COUGHLIN
(Rep)
Explain the role of a Township Trustee.
What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
What are your top two priorities as Trustee if you are (re)elected in 2026?
What is the most important challenge facing your township, and how will you meet this challenge?
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