WINONA LAKE - John Boal said he is seeking the Winona Lake Town Council District 2 seat to renew and strengthen the partnership with the town, village and Grace College.
The primary is May 3, and the general election is Nov. 8.
Boal has served as chief advancement officer at Grace College since 1999, and previously served on Winona Lake Town Council from Sept. 9, 2003, to Nov. 23, 2004.
As chief advancement officer for Grace College, he is responsible for all campus fundraising, alumni relations and capital campaigns. An alumnus of the college, he graduated in 1984, majoring in business administration and business education. He will graduate in the spring with a doctor of science degree in information systems and communications from Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, Pa.
During an interview Thursday afternoon, Boal said when he served on the council it had a great vision for the future, and he wants to continue that vision.
"I think we need a sense of looking to the future and how to create jobs in Winona Lake and attract businesses and residents," Boal said.
Boal has served on the executive committee of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. since 2004.
He said he would like to see Winona Lake focus on commerce opportunities that exist by strengthening relationships with the Chamber of Commerce, KEDCo, Warsaw and county commissioners.
Boal also said it is important to be a stewart of the natural resources in the town by collaborating with Grace College's Kosciusko County Lakes and Streams program.
He also said if elected he plans to focus on repairing Stonehenge Addition streets that has been an ongoing issue in the town.
He said it is important to take care of neighborhoods in Winona Lake.
