Get out the Vote on November 2!

On Tuesday, November 2, citizens can cast their votes in a very important election. There are numerous Porter County offices up for election as well as important state legislative offices. Citizens will also have the chance to vote for U.S. Congress and U.S. Senator. 

The Board of Directors of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce urges all citizens to exercise their important privilege of voting on Election Day. 

There are numerous reasons why this is a very important election for business owners, their employees and citizens at large.

• The leadership of Porter County Government is at stake with one of three County Commission seats open. The winner will help shape policy for county government for the next four years.
• Several County Council positions are up for election. The County Council approves the budgets for all of County Governments. Their financial decisions will impact the rate of taxes for county government.
   
• Township Trustees are up for election. This office deals with Poor Relief and fire protection in the unincorporated areas of the county.
   
• Important County Administrative posts are up for election. Those include Recorder, Assessor, Clerk of the Courts, and Sheriff.
   
• The elected State Legislators will decide how redistricting will occur and determine the level of funding for important things such as funding for public schools, mental health programs and our state tax policy.
   
• Our Federal Congressional Representative and United States Senator will determine what kind and how much federal tax goes to stimulus programs and to regulate banks and the financial community as well as to fund military action any place in the world.

I, along with the Chamber Board of Directors, respectfully urge all citizens to vote on November 2.

 

Rex G. Richards

President

richards@valparaisochamber.org