Monroe County Democratic Party

Linda Robbins has announced that she will seek the Democratic nomination for Monroe County Clerk.

“I am currently serving as Deputy Clerk and have also worked in the Absentee Voting and Voter Registration offices. That experience coupled with 35 years in management for both private and public sectors provides me with a unique perspective of how the Clerk’s office can improve elections, operations and our service to the community. I think it is time to move from 36 years of the same names and faces to a fresh approach ensuring elections and office operations are as efficient as possible.”

Patrick Stoffers has announced he will seek a second term on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, representing District 1. Stoffers was first elected commissioner in 2006 and is in his third year as president of the board.

Vic is running for re-election, unopposed in both the primary and general elections. This will change only if a Republican candidate is chosen some time after the primary, but before the end of June. Barring that, congratulations to Vic on his re-election!

Building a Strong Foundation for Monroe County

Cheryl Munson today announced her candidacy as a Democrat for the Monroe County Council, District 2. Munson said, “As a longtime public servant, I bring many years of experience to the Council, as well as a record of standing up for good government.”

Munson began community service in 1973, when she received “a wakeup call.” The County was going to close the rural school her daughter would attend. “I knew then that I had to get involved, that the responsibilities of citizenship include working to make our community a better place to live.”

Larry Barker is the Democratic nominee for Monroe County Council District 3. Larry, the son of a coal miner, is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army. Through a decorated 28 year military career, Larry learned the value of leadership and of being accountable for your actions and decisions. Traveling the country and the world with the military gave him the opportunity to see firsthand the damage caused by pollution and the lack of an effective environmental plan.

Sam Allison‘s commitment to being a team player was a major reason for his success as your Monroe County Recorder. Sam is now ready to put that same collaborative attitude to work on the Monroe County Council, where he will continue to be a true advocate for progressive values and beliefs.

PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP

If Elected, Sam's Priorities will Be:

• Protect our Fragile Green Spaces. Support Smart Growth for our Growing County
• Treatment, not Incarceration
• Full Funding for County Programs and Social Services
  

Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Gaal today announced his campaign for re-election. “It has been an honor to serve as your elected prosecutor for the past three years,” said Gaal. “I have worked hard to enforce the law and hold criminals accountable while pursuing justice in a fair and even-handed manner.”

Gaal has been the driving force behind several ground-breaking community initiatives that have built partnerships to address important public safety issues.

Mike Szakaly announced his candidacy as the Democratic nominee for Monroe County Recorder, the office responsible for maintaining public records from real estate documents to military discharge papers. He currently serves as Chief Deputy Recorder in that office.

I am seeking re-election as Sheriff of Monroe County. In 2006 I promised to lead with new strategies and technologies, to keep our county strong and to wisely use tax dollars. With the help of a very dedicated staff, those promises have been fulfilled. There is still much work to be done, therefore I will again ask for your vote in the upcoming election .

David Sanders is a candidate for the office of United States Representative for the 4th Congressional District of Indiana, because he wishes to bring ethics to Washington and jobs to Indiana. This is a campaign that has already been recognized on the national level as one of the

I am a lifelong resident of Southern Indiana. It is the place where my wife of more than 35 years, Betty Schepman Hill, and I raised our three daughters – Cara, Jennifer and Elizabeth. We welcomed our first grandchild into the family this year, Josie, and could not be more enamored with her.

With over two decades of experience in the local Sheriff’s office, Brad Ellsworth has spent his entire career protecting the people and communities of Indiana. During his brief time as the 8th District’s Congressman, Brad has developed a reputation as an independent voice and effective problem-solver for Hoosiers.

Brad was born and spent his early years in Huntingburg, Indiana. When he was still in grade school, his family moved to Evansville where his father worked in Warrick County’s Alcoa plant. His mother stayed home to raise Brad and his brothers and sister.

EXPERIENCE, PASSION, AND INDEPENDENCE

Matt Pierce is a strong advocate for our community at the state house. He opposed bills that put our schools at risk and will fight to restore education budget cuts made by the Governor. He understands education is the key to our future prosperity.

Pierce also understands the state budget should not be balanced on the backs of those most in need. Social service programs not only improve the quality of life for people facing significant challenges, they often save taxpayers money in the long run.

In America, we’re free to think, we’re free to speak and we’re, fundamentally, free to vote.

First, I believe in our great country and our fundamental right to vote. I want voting to be an action we feel encouraged to perform, not one that we experience as a challenge. It needs to be protected and voting needs to be made easier.

I’m running for Secretary of State to make sure that this vision will always be a reality.

Sam Locke, a resident of Floyd County, Indiana, and native of Connersville, Indiana, announced today he is exploring a bid for the Democratic nomination for State Auditor in 2010. Sam’s background has all the skills one would hope for in the public official charged with “paying Indiana’s bills."

Attention to detail learned as an Air Force officer
A deep desire to be transparent learned as a successful nonprofit manager
An entrepreneurial spirit learned as a small-business owner

With a unique background and wealth of experience, Peter “Pete” Buttigieg is interested in running for Indiana State Treasurer to bring new ideas, new energy and a new commitment to working people to the Statehouse.

Linda Sievers has announced that she will seek election as Township Trustee for Bloomington Township.

Sievers has served as Bloomington Township Trustee since January 2008. She served as assistant to the Trustee from 2001 to 2004, and as Deputy Trustee from 2004 to 2007. Sievers has 12 years’ prior management experience in both profit and non-profit environments. She holds a degree in social work from Indiana University.

Citing numerous issues facing township citizens, long-time resident Vicky Sorensen announced her candidacy as a Democrat for Indian Creek Township Trustee today. “Someone must step forward and challenge the status quo in our township; I am ready to create a township government that is responsive to the citizens who elect and fund it and who expect top-notch service from their elected officials.”