Local Politics
Governor Otis Bowen Endorses Jim Banks
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
“I have known Jim Banks for many years, and I’m confident he would be a superb legislator (State Senate). Jim would be dedicated to doing whatever would be required providing it were right.”
Otis R. Bowen, M.D.
Governor of Indiana, 1973-1981
Terri Boone announces her candidacy
By Jeff Hoover on Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Submitted by Terri Boone - I would like to announce to the press my candidacy for the Huntington County Assessor’s office a position I currently hold. I have been married to my first and only husband Doug for 29 years. We have two great children Derek & Tara. I am a member of St... Read More...
Property assessment deadline May 17th
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Huntington County residents have until May 17 to turn in forms listing their taxable personal property. There will be no extensions granted. ALL FORMS ARE DUE MAY 17th. There is a $25.00 penalty for failing to file the assessment form. If a late return is not filed within 30 days, there is a penalty in the amount of 20 percent of the tax... Read More...
Democrats to hold meeting March 16
By Rick Henly on Monday, March 8th, 2010
Attention all Democratic Precinct Committee People and Democratic Party Members:
There will be a Business Meeting on Tuesday March 16th, 6:30 p.m. Location: Democrat Headquarters 20 N. Jefferson St Huntington, Indiana.
All meetings are now the Third Tuesday of each month... Read More...
Hoosier Gun Owners endorse Jim Banks
By Jeff Hoover on Monday, March 1st, 2010
Columbia City, IN – The Hoosier Gun Owners PAC announced their endorsement today for Jim Banks for State Senate in Indiana’s 17th District. “When it comes to protecting the Second Amendment, Jim Banks is the clear choice for voters in the 17th District,” said Matt Boyd, Treasurer and Spokesman of the PAC... Read More...
Mickley for County Council District 2
By Jeff Hoover on Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Press Release - Kendall Mickley has announced that he will be running on the Republican ballot for the District 2 County Council seat. Kendall feels that his years of community service and financial experience make him a strong candidate. With the current property tax caps and other revenue shortfalls, county government is currently facing, his financial experience is needed now more than ever before... Read More...
Educating Hoosier Students First
By Jeff Hoover on Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Op-Ed by Jim Banks
In the summer of 2003 when Mitch Daniels’ newly christened RV1 was making its inaugural lap through the highways and byways of our great state, a group of young Hoosiers organized a rally in Columbia City. I was proud to lead this group and welcome them to my grandparents’ property for Mitch’s first trip to Whitley County... Read More...
2009 Tax asessment appeals
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
February 16th, 2010 was the deadline to file 2009 tax assessment appeals. The amount of appeals have decreased approximately 70%.
Three major changes have lead to this decrease:
1) My office stopped inheriting appeals from the now disbanded township assessor’s office
2) My staff and I, along with our new vendor (Accurate Assessment) reevaluated all the Residential, Industrial and Commercial properties for the entire county... Read More...
Leon Hurlburt running for Commissioner
By Rick Henly on Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Submitted by Leon Hurlburt
I would like to officially announce that I have decided to file my candidacy for Huntington County Commissioner. After doing some very serious soul searching I have decided to turn my efforts to getting our community back on track. I would like to announce my committee members who will be running my campaign... Read More...
TEA Talk
By Jeff Hoover on Friday, February 12th, 2010
(See video of speakers below) On Friday evening, the Huntington TEA party brought together an impressive list of candidates from the local, state and national levels. The meeting started out with an open microphone allowing the audience to comment on their political concerns. The direction of the country’s moral fiber and high debt were just some of their concerns... Read More...
Mike Pence endorses Jim Banks
By Jeff Hoover on Friday, February 12th, 2010
"Jim Banks is a true conservative and would be a great State Senator for District 17. Jim and his wife Amanda have been part of the conservative movement at the local, state and national level in fighting for lower taxes and less government spending. He is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and a tireless defender of the right to life... Read More...
Property tax reform maze!
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
On Monday evening, Ed Farris, the Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator from the Purdue Extension office, introduced Professor Larry DeBoer of Purdue to a crowd of concerned citizens and many local politicians at Crestview Middle School. DeBoer is an expert on property tax laws especially the new tax cap proposal that will be put on the ballot next fall for the voting public to approve or disapprove its insertion into the Indiana Constitution... Read More...
Meet & Greet with Andrew Krieg
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
The Committee to Elect Andrew Krieg for County Recorder announces: a Meet & Greet with Andrew Krieg at Coffee D’Vine. Come enjoy free drinks and hear what the Democratic Candidate for County Recorder has to offer Huntington County.
Andrew Krieg will meet and greet the public at Coffee D'Vine on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Right to Life endorses Banks
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Indianapolis, IN – Indiana Right to Life PAC today is pleased to announce its endorsement of Jim Banks for State Senate in District 17. Indiana Right to Life PAC is widely regarded as the state’s most powerful pro-life voice in state political and legislative issues.
IRTL-PAC Chairman Mike Fichter issued the following statement today regarding the endorsement of Banks:
“Jim Banks is a longtime supporter of Indiana Right to Life and its ongoing efforts to defend and uphold the sanctity of life... Read More...
TEA Party meeting at Life Church
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
The Huntington TEA Party will be having a TEA Party meeting at Life Church on Friday, Feb.12, 2010 from 7-9 p.m.
Featured speakers are:
- YOU! - Open Mic Night for the Public
- Richard Mourdock - Indiana State Treasurer will speak on the Constitution and a Tribute to Abraham Lincoln
- Micah Clark of Indiana American Family Association - "How to Influence Your Legislator", Indiana FairTax - Find out more about it,
- Cindy Gamrat - "What is the Huntington TEA Party, Political Party or Patriot Group? - You Decide"
- Jim Wilson - "The Influences of Our Founding Fathers"... Read More...
