Commissioner Candidate Fussle To Host 'County-Wide Cleanup Campaign'
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Jon Fussle, county councilman and candidate for county commissioner, is hosting a “County-Wide Cleanup Campaign” on Earth Day, April 22. According to a press release issued this morning by his campaign, Fussle is taking a non-traditional approach as he campaigns this election season by hosting a cleanup day and is encouraging support and participation. Fussle began the campaign when running for county council in 2012 and has continued the project since being elected onto the council in 2013. In an effort to help beautify Kosciusko County, Fussle and his supporters hit the county roads in the spring, summer and fall, collecting trash and litter to clean up the county. According to the press release, despite the weather in the past, one crew of just six volunteers gathered over 1,000 pounds of trash in just three hours along one county road. “I’m so encouraged by the support we have received on clean-up days,” Fussle said. “People we didn’t even know came out to help and that’s really exciting. It makes you feel like you can really make a difference.” Fussle’s goal is to use his position serving the community as an elected representative to be an advocate for the county, the release states. “Kosciusko County needs leaders who are willing to lead by example and to go beyond the job description of their office. It means setting high expectations for myself and hoping others to do the same throughout the county,” Fussle said. “So much time, energy, and money are wasted on campaigning. Why not focus those resources on making a real, lasting difference in our community? If I leave this place better than I found it, I consider that a success no matter what the outcome is on May 6,” he said. The Cleanup Campaign is April 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. Fussle is challenging voters, businesses, community leaders, candidates and groups of all ages to get involved in the clean-up effort. For more information or to volunteer with the Cleanup Campaign, visit www.JonFussle.com, www.fb.com/FriendsofJonFussle on Facebook or call 574-527-7167 for questions.
