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Bartholomew County Council District 1

The council has the ultimate decision‐making power regarding fiscal affairs. The council has authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy and set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of county funds. The General Assembly determines the powers of the county council in this area. Typically, these powers include:o · Approving and fixing annual operating budgets of all county government offices and agencies.o · Establishing salaries, wages, per diems, and other compensation for all county officials and employees.o · Fixing tax rates and establishing levies on all county property for the purpose of raising funds to meet budget requirements in conducting county business as well as authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes.o · Appropriating public funds, i.e., authorizing the expenditure of county money by particular officials or departments for specific purposes.o · Authorizing certain purchases or sales of county owned land.o · Non‐binding review of budgets for certain non‐elected boards in the county and othercivil units.The Bartholomew County Council is comprised of seven (7) elected officials who are defined as the county s fiscal body in IC 36-2-3.  The Council members are divided into four (4) districts and three at-large positions, elected to staggered four (4) year terms.The council has the ultimate decision-making power regarding fiscal affairs. This body has the authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy, and set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of county funds. The General Assembly determines the powers of the county council in this area. Their duties include, but are not limited to:· Approving and fixing annual operating budgets of all county government offices and agencies {IC 36-2-5-7}· Establishing salaries, wages, per diems, and other compensation for all county officials and employees {IC 36-2-5-3}· Fixing tax rates and establishing levies on all county property for the purpose of raising funds to meet budget requirements in conducting county business {IC 36-2-5-11}, as well as authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes {IC 36-2-6-18}· Appropriating public funds, i.e., authorizing the expenditure of county money by particular officials or departments for specific purposes {IC 36-2-5-11 and IC 36-2-5-12}

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    Greg Patterson
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

1. What unique experience or perspective do you bring that distinguishes you for this office?

2. What are the most urgent challenges facing the communities you seek to represent and how will you address them?

3. What infrastructure investments are most urgent, and how should they be funded?

4. If elected, what processes will you use to receive community input, evaluate policies and assess community needs?

5. What are your views on affordable housing for the local workforce and how it should be addressed?

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Campaign Mailing Address 12700 E 400 S
ELIZABETHTOWN, IN 47232
Campaign Phone 8123507289
Education Background Purdue University BA
Email electpattersoncc@gmail.com
Occupation Sales
I’m not afraid to make the difficult decisions. I officiate HS football and basketball. Making tough but fair calls is what I do on a regular basis .
The state of Indiana has put even more responsibility on the lap of the counties. Our primary role will be to make the townships, towns and other departments whole.
The Youth Service Center is a pressing issue that’s being addressed. Primarily from rainy day fund, but also bonding if necessary. The 911 center will also require upgrades in the near future.
When faced with complex issues in my first term, I reached out to constituents on both sides of the issue. I listened to valid points from both sides and made my decisions.
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