Kosciusko County Chief Deputy Recorder LaShawn Brumfield is seeking Warsaw's clerk-treasurer position.
A caucus will be Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Warsaw Council chambers to select someone to serve the remainder of current clerk-treasurer Elaine Call's term.
Call announced during the Jan. 19 city council meeting that she was resigning to spend more time with her grandchildren and family. Call will continue to serve until March 5 to complete year-end annual reports.
Warsaw City Councilman At-Large Kyle Babcock filed his declaration of candidacy Feb. 1 with Randy Girod, Kosciusko County Republican chairman.
There are 13 Republican precinct committee members who will comprise of the voting electorate of the caucus.
Brumfield, a 34-year Kosciusko County resident, has worked in the recorder's office for 14 years serving four years as chief deputy, and two terms as the elected recorder.
During her time as recorder, she completed a back-dating project, oversaw four software conversions, eliminated one full-time position and worked with various other elected officials on projects.
In addition, she was responsible for all budgeting, payroll, accounts payable claims and monthly and yearly reporting with the State Board of Accounts.
She also achieved Certified County Official status through Ivy Tech in conjunction with the AIC.
She said one accomplishment she is proud of is re-working office policies, and making the recorder's office a more efficient and taxpayer-friendly place. She received many compliments on this during her time as recorder, she said.
"I feel as a public servant it is my responsibility to assist the taxpayer in any way possible and make them feel welcome," Brumfield said.
She said in her current position as the county's chief deputy, she works with the clerk treasurer and believes it is a well-maintained office.
"I would like to continue taking the office in a positive direction, using my leadership skills to increase efficiency and transparency," Brumfield said.
She said she is confident that she is qualified for the position of clerk-treasurer, and that her years of experience as a public servant in her supervisory position will enable her to approach the job with integrity and professionalism.
Brumfield is a member of the Indiana Recorder's Association, Association of Indiana Counties, and is a past treasurer of the Kosciusko County Republican Women's Club.Candidates interested in seeking the position must have resided in Warsaw for one year and be 18 years of age or older.
A candidate must file his or her declaration of candidacy for a vacant office to be filled by a political party caucus (form CEB-5) with Girod by Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
The form is available at the Kosciusko County clerk's office.
