County Candidates Seeking Election
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Tim [email protected]
for surveyor
Dick Kemper, Syracuse, filed to run for re-election as Kosciusko County surveyor Wednesday.
Kemper, a Republican, has held the office since 1989. He said he feels his experience is an asset the office will need in the coming term as they work on projects like the monumentation of the government land survey in the county and moving the surveyor's office Web site to a geographic positioning system.[[In-content Ad]]Kemper said serving the public is a top priority of his office.
"I think we've treated everybody fairly, been very responsive," Kemper said. "When there's a problem out there, we try to bring it to a solution when it's within our authority."
Kemper also said during his time in office, the county has saved money as his office has designed new drains for the county rather than contracting out the work.
Kemper, 56, is married to Debra Kemper and has a son, Kyle, 16, and a grown stepson, Craig. He is a 1970 graduate of Wawasee High School and attended Indiana University-Bloomington
Jackson seeks
fourth term
Kosciusko County Commissioner Brad Jackson plans to run for a fourth term in office in this year's election.
Jackson, a Republican, represents the northern district of the county on the board of commissioners. He owns T.L. Jackson Construction, a general contracting company. He said his business experience has been an asset during his first three terms as commissioner and that his personal connections with county residents has been even more important.
"Most of being a commissioner is a lot of day-to-day issues to be taken care of," he said. "I believe I'm able to make a difference. I'm able to bring good conservative and moral values to the office."
Jackson said follow-through is an important aspect of his approach to issues and problems brought to him by county residents.
"I take care of it and see it through to a conclusion," he said.
He said, in the next several years, land zoning will be an important issue for the commissioners to deal with.
"Obviously, as we grow, we're growing into agricultural areas and we've got to progress," Jackson said. "But, we have to ensure quality growth and avoid spot-zoning as towns grow."
Jackson, 45, lives in Syracuse with his wife, Tracy, and sons Alex, 16, and Sam, 12. Jackson is a graduate of Wawasee High School and IPFW.
Election filing began Wednesday and ends at noon Feb. 22. The general election will be Nov. 4 with primaries May 6.
Mitchell eyes
treasurer's job
Former Kosciusko County Auditor Sue Ann Mitchell, Warsaw, filed Wednesday to run for county treasurer in the May 6 Republican primary.
Mitchell completed her term limit as county auditor in December. In the primary, she will face Kosciusko County Chief Deputy Treasurer Cindy Nolton, who announced her intention to run in December after current Treasurer Kent Adams announced he will not seek re-election.
Serving in county government for more than 30 years, Mitchell has held the positions of Tippecanoe Township clerk/deputy assessor, Tippecanoe Township assessor, Kosciusko County assessor, and has just finished her eighth year as the Kosciusko County auditor because of term limits.
While a township assessor, she served as the president of the Indiana Township Assessor's Association for three years. While a county assessor, she served on the Indiana County Assessor's Association Board of Directors.
She served as the Northeast District vice president for the Indiana Auditor's Association and served on the Auditor's Association Legislative Committee. She held the position of Northeast District president for the Association of Indiana Counties. She received the Indiana County Commissioners Auditor of the Year award and the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Government Excellence award in 2005. In 2007, she received the Association of Indiana Counties "Auditor of the Year" award.
Mitchell said her experience in government is one of the strongest assets she would bring to the office as treasurer.
"I believe having the knowledge of the operation of the county assessor's office and the auditor's office will be an asset," Mitchell said. "I feel the skills I have related to the technology being used in the treasurer's office can move the Kosciusko County Treasurer's Office forward, including making information available on the treasurer's Web site. Advancing the options that are available for taxpayers to make payments as easily as possible must be a priority."
Currently, Mitchell has taken on a one-year consultant position with Low Associates, the computer company Kosciusko and 19 other Indiana counties use for both tax billing and financial management. Mitchell said this position will help her stay connected to the duties of the county treasurer's office.
Sanders seeks
return to council
Bob Sanders, Warsaw, filed his candidacy Wednesday to run for re-election for one of the at-large seats on the Kosciusko County Council.
Sanders, a Republican, will finish his first term as a councilman this year. He said the experience he's gained will be a significant asset if he is re-elected.
"My first term was a learning experience, and I think I can take what I've learned and put it into play," Sanders said. "I feel like I can take the experience I have now and use it."
Among his priorities for the council in the coming term is to continue to improve the council's management of county finances.
"Keeping our spending down is very important, and I feel we've done a good job of that," Sanders said. "In the future, we're going to have to learn to spend it even more wisely."
Sanders, 60, is married to Sharon Sanders. He has one daughter, Jennifer, of Indianapolis, and two stepsons, David and Mark Hile. He graduated from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis in 1966 and attended Purdue University. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-70.
for surveyor
Dick Kemper, Syracuse, filed to run for re-election as Kosciusko County surveyor Wednesday.
Kemper, a Republican, has held the office since 1989. He said he feels his experience is an asset the office will need in the coming term as they work on projects like the monumentation of the government land survey in the county and moving the surveyor's office Web site to a geographic positioning system.[[In-content Ad]]Kemper said serving the public is a top priority of his office.
"I think we've treated everybody fairly, been very responsive," Kemper said. "When there's a problem out there, we try to bring it to a solution when it's within our authority."
Kemper also said during his time in office, the county has saved money as his office has designed new drains for the county rather than contracting out the work.
Kemper, 56, is married to Debra Kemper and has a son, Kyle, 16, and a grown stepson, Craig. He is a 1970 graduate of Wawasee High School and attended Indiana University-Bloomington
Jackson seeks
fourth term
Kosciusko County Commissioner Brad Jackson plans to run for a fourth term in office in this year's election.
Jackson, a Republican, represents the northern district of the county on the board of commissioners. He owns T.L. Jackson Construction, a general contracting company. He said his business experience has been an asset during his first three terms as commissioner and that his personal connections with county residents has been even more important.
"Most of being a commissioner is a lot of day-to-day issues to be taken care of," he said. "I believe I'm able to make a difference. I'm able to bring good conservative and moral values to the office."
Jackson said follow-through is an important aspect of his approach to issues and problems brought to him by county residents.
"I take care of it and see it through to a conclusion," he said.
He said, in the next several years, land zoning will be an important issue for the commissioners to deal with.
"Obviously, as we grow, we're growing into agricultural areas and we've got to progress," Jackson said. "But, we have to ensure quality growth and avoid spot-zoning as towns grow."
Jackson, 45, lives in Syracuse with his wife, Tracy, and sons Alex, 16, and Sam, 12. Jackson is a graduate of Wawasee High School and IPFW.
Election filing began Wednesday and ends at noon Feb. 22. The general election will be Nov. 4 with primaries May 6.
Mitchell eyes
treasurer's job
Former Kosciusko County Auditor Sue Ann Mitchell, Warsaw, filed Wednesday to run for county treasurer in the May 6 Republican primary.
Mitchell completed her term limit as county auditor in December. In the primary, she will face Kosciusko County Chief Deputy Treasurer Cindy Nolton, who announced her intention to run in December after current Treasurer Kent Adams announced he will not seek re-election.
Serving in county government for more than 30 years, Mitchell has held the positions of Tippecanoe Township clerk/deputy assessor, Tippecanoe Township assessor, Kosciusko County assessor, and has just finished her eighth year as the Kosciusko County auditor because of term limits.
While a township assessor, she served as the president of the Indiana Township Assessor's Association for three years. While a county assessor, she served on the Indiana County Assessor's Association Board of Directors.
She served as the Northeast District vice president for the Indiana Auditor's Association and served on the Auditor's Association Legislative Committee. She held the position of Northeast District president for the Association of Indiana Counties. She received the Indiana County Commissioners Auditor of the Year award and the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Government Excellence award in 2005. In 2007, she received the Association of Indiana Counties "Auditor of the Year" award.
Mitchell said her experience in government is one of the strongest assets she would bring to the office as treasurer.
"I believe having the knowledge of the operation of the county assessor's office and the auditor's office will be an asset," Mitchell said. "I feel the skills I have related to the technology being used in the treasurer's office can move the Kosciusko County Treasurer's Office forward, including making information available on the treasurer's Web site. Advancing the options that are available for taxpayers to make payments as easily as possible must be a priority."
Currently, Mitchell has taken on a one-year consultant position with Low Associates, the computer company Kosciusko and 19 other Indiana counties use for both tax billing and financial management. Mitchell said this position will help her stay connected to the duties of the county treasurer's office.
Sanders seeks
return to council
Bob Sanders, Warsaw, filed his candidacy Wednesday to run for re-election for one of the at-large seats on the Kosciusko County Council.
Sanders, a Republican, will finish his first term as a councilman this year. He said the experience he's gained will be a significant asset if he is re-elected.
"My first term was a learning experience, and I think I can take what I've learned and put it into play," Sanders said. "I feel like I can take the experience I have now and use it."
Among his priorities for the council in the coming term is to continue to improve the council's management of county finances.
"Keeping our spending down is very important, and I feel we've done a good job of that," Sanders said. "In the future, we're going to have to learn to spend it even more wisely."
Sanders, 60, is married to Sharon Sanders. He has one daughter, Jennifer, of Indianapolis, and two stepsons, David and Mark Hile. He graduated from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis in 1966 and attended Purdue University. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-70.
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