Carpenter Running For Commissioner's Seat
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Christy Carpenter, Claypool, is a Kosciusko County Commissioner candidate for the southern district. She will appear on the Republican Party ballot along with incumbent Avis Gunter and Bob Conley during the May 2 primary election.
Carpenter said she would bring youthfulness, common sense and a hard-working lifestyle to the office.
New to the political arena, she said, "I can ask questions, listen well and am willing to do research.
"I ask questions like 'How well does the program do? How does it help us?' I like to know what's going on and if I don't have the information, I'll ask questions."
Carpenter is employed by Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. She is a bus driver with seven years experience.
"As a bus driver I multi-task, am a disciplinarian and a problem-solver. As a member of the transportation team I assist with finding solutions to problems and find ways to minimize expenses for the transportation department."
Carpenter also is a member of the Jack and Jill Preschool board of directors where she assists with hiring teachers, reviews performance, makes financial decisions, organizes fundraisers and assists with conflict management.
A former Lake City Bank employee, she performed clerical duties like telephone communications, assisted customers with problems, attended branch meetings and scheduled appointments.
"One of the most valuable assets I learned at LCB is to listen to customers' concerns and work with them to justify their issues," Carpenter said.
Carpenter is married to Kosciusko County deputy sheriff Tim Carpenter. The couple have two children, Rae, 15, and Ethan, 13.
She is a Tippecanoe Valley High School graduate.
"Although this is my first experience in politics, I have received a lot of positive feedback and support. I'm open-minded, energetic and willing to work hard for the county.
"I am at a time in my life that I can make a commitment and I will strive to make a difference," Carpenter said. [[In-content Ad]]
Christy Carpenter, Claypool, is a Kosciusko County Commissioner candidate for the southern district. She will appear on the Republican Party ballot along with incumbent Avis Gunter and Bob Conley during the May 2 primary election.
Carpenter said she would bring youthfulness, common sense and a hard-working lifestyle to the office.
New to the political arena, she said, "I can ask questions, listen well and am willing to do research.
"I ask questions like 'How well does the program do? How does it help us?' I like to know what's going on and if I don't have the information, I'll ask questions."
Carpenter is employed by Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. She is a bus driver with seven years experience.
"As a bus driver I multi-task, am a disciplinarian and a problem-solver. As a member of the transportation team I assist with finding solutions to problems and find ways to minimize expenses for the transportation department."
Carpenter also is a member of the Jack and Jill Preschool board of directors where she assists with hiring teachers, reviews performance, makes financial decisions, organizes fundraisers and assists with conflict management.
A former Lake City Bank employee, she performed clerical duties like telephone communications, assisted customers with problems, attended branch meetings and scheduled appointments.
"One of the most valuable assets I learned at LCB is to listen to customers' concerns and work with them to justify their issues," Carpenter said.
Carpenter is married to Kosciusko County deputy sheriff Tim Carpenter. The couple have two children, Rae, 15, and Ethan, 13.
She is a Tippecanoe Valley High School graduate.
"Although this is my first experience in politics, I have received a lot of positive feedback and support. I'm open-minded, energetic and willing to work hard for the county.
"I am at a time in my life that I can make a commitment and I will strive to make a difference," Carpenter said. [[In-content Ad]]