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Cass County Commissioner, District 1

Cass County has three commissioners, they are the custodians of the home rule powers of the county. Cass County is divided into three (3) districts, one represents each district.Specifically, all commissioners have authority to pass ordinances in the following areas:Controlling, maintaining, and supervising county property including jails, and public offices.Supervising construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and to provide for traffic control.Developing economic development programs to attract and retain jobs in the county.To grant vacation pay, sick leave, paid holidays and other similar benefits to county employees.To administer elections in conjunction with the county election board.To establish minimum housing standards.Auditing and authorizing payments on behalf of the county.To incorporate new town and alter township boundary lines, on petition.Receiving bids and authorizing contracts.Exercising appointive powers including both the selection of members to fill positions on boards, commissions, and committees, appointments of certain department heads.Planning and implementing strategies for solid waste handling as members of solid waste district boards.

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    Ruth Baker
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

How do you plan to incorporate public feedback into your decision making processes? Give an example of how supporting and opposing views are used to make your decision.

What future projects does the county see working on in conjunction with all county municipalities?

State and Local Government transparency is a ongoing issue, what is your approach for the Commissioners adopting additional transparency policies?

What is the long term goals for expansion and retention of businesses in Cass County?

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Campaign Mailing Address 1808 W CR 500 N
Logansport, IN 46947
Campaign Phone 5747093260
* The Commissioners are visible and have continually listened to public comments while addressing the health and wellbeing of the community.
* Future projects that the county continues to be involved in conjunction with all municipalities are Julian Ridlen AIM High park, READI 2, Stellar and the cleaning of unsafe properties just to name a few.
* The State and Local Governments are transparent by passing legislation requiring the recording of public meetings.
* Long term goals are keeping the county prosperous and clean while ensuring that “sweet spot” for expansion and retention.
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