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A Township Board Member in Lake County, Indiana, serves as part of the township’s fiscal and oversight body. Board members review and approve the township budget, oversee expenditures, and ensure public funds are used responsibly. They work with the township trustee to promote transparency, accountability, and sound financial management while representing the interests of local residents and supporting essential township services.

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    Kelly Bridges
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    Peter Katic
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    Richard J. Novak
    (Dem)

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    Lisa Salinas-Matonovich
    (Dem)

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    Catherine Thomas
    (Dem)

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    Jeff Tuinstra
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

If you are elected, what are the three key priorities you intend to address?

Please explain the qualifications and experience that make you a strong candidate for the office you are pursuing.

What strategies would you implement to enhance service quality and accuracy considering imminent budget reductions?

A significant number of residents are unaware of the valuable assistance programs provided by the township trustee office. If elected, what strategies would you implement to enhance communication between the township trustee office and the public?

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Campaign Email maycat1947@gmail.com
Campaign Phone Number 2193026401
email maycat1947@gmail.com
street 3822 Hemlock St
1. To ensure taxpayers dollars are spent on families who need financial assistance when facing a hardship. 2. Making sure people who apply for Township assistance, be treated with respect and have the right to appeal their case if they are denied. 3. Evaluate the current income guideline to receive Township assistance.
1. I am a Certified Family Development Specialist. I worked for LCEOC/NWICA for 20 years. I am certified as a trainer for financial literacy, and energy education. I was the liaison person to find agencies to provide sites for the EAP program throughout Lake, Porter, Jasper and Newton counties. I partnered with agencies who provided services throughout these counties.

I asssted families in setting goals and also provided resources to help them accomplish their goals.

I worked for North Township as a casemanager for 9 years. While working at North Township I met clients who needed more than temporary help. If I am elected, I will be an asset to the board. I have a history of helping and advocating for people.
1. Providing avenues for financial literacy and self sufficiency. 2. Finding resources from other agencies to assist clients. 3. Partnered with other agencies to be able to come to the Township to talk to clients about resources.
Collaborating with other community organizations and agencies. Add successful stories to the website. Listening and understanding community member's needs.
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