Stinfer Discusses Run For State Rep. District 22 Seat
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Michael Stinfer is seeking the State Representative District 22 seat as an independent in the November election. Curt Nisly is running as a Republican, and David Kolbe is running as a Democrat for the seat. Stinfer is a 15-year combat veteran who said he is tired of negative campaigns and mudslinging. He filed with the Indiana Election Division for the seat in June. “Our two-party system is at odds. There are strong beliefs on both sides that sometimes cause us to stop listening and stop working toward solutions,” Stinfer said. He said this not only sets a bad example, but it can cause people to quit caring and disengage from the whole process. “We need to pull together as a community, and it needs to start with its leadership,” Stinfer said. Stinfer said he is a conservative and a registered Republican, but sees the need to bring the two parties together. “Believing that one of the things that makes us great is that we are free to have differing views and hold to them strongly,” Stinfer said. He said people need to acknowledge differences and embrace ways to work toward solutions in favor of continuing to improve the community. One of the ways Stinfer believes we can do this is through service leadership. “I’m a conservative, but to be clear, this is not a Democratic seat or a Republican seat. It is the people’s seat,” Stinfer said. He said his vision for the community is to have a leader that listens first and serves accordingly. “I’m in this race because our community deserves better,” Stinfer said. Not new to service, Stinfer served four years in the Marine Corp leading a team of breachers in the initial invasion of Iraq, and he is currently an Army Ranger with the Indiana National Guard. Now with three daughters of his own, he decided it was a good time to serve his community on the local level. “I love this community. A lot of people don’t want to get involved, but we have to. We have to continue to grow, and shape a future with faith, integrity, courage, accountability and love for our neighbors. We owe that to the next generation,” Stinfer said. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/hoosiervetforcommonsense
