Today (Wednesday, January 10) is the first day to file for local offices in the County Clerk’s Offices.
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Candidate Filing Starts January 10
Candidates for state and county positions available in the 2024 election may begin to file for office Wednesday, January 10. The filing window ends Friday, February 9 at noon local time.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board to Find Early Voting Location
The Pulaski County Election Board members will be looking for a new location for early voting for the 2024 Primary and General Elections.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Rental Agreement for Clerk’s Office Relocation
The Pulaski County Commissioners were presented with a rental agreement during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingEarly In-Person Voting Continues This Week
In-person early voting ahead of the November 8 General Election continues this week.
Continue readingToday is Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot by Mail
Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot by mail for the May 3 Primary Election.
Continue readingPulaski County to Take Absentee Ballot Requests by Facebook Message
The Pulaski County Clerk’s Office is accepting absentee ballot requests through its Facebook page. Any voter can choose to vote by mail in this year’s primary by filling out a request form and turning it in to county election officials by May 21 at 11:59 p.m. local time. Request forms can be found on the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office website.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Awaiting State Guidance for Primary Election
The Pulaski County Election Board is waiting for some guidance from the state, when it comes to proceeding with the primary election. Clerk JoLynn Behny says she and the rest of the election board met with Pulaski County Democratic Party Chair Doug Denton and Republican Party Chair Dan Murphy on Wednesday to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingOnly One Candidate on File to Replace Behny as Pulaski County Coroner
Pulaski County Republicans will likely have an easy decision, when it comes to choosing the next coroner. As of Friday, Jon Maxwell Frain was the only candidate on file at the County Clerk’s Office. He currently serves as chief deputy coroner.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Choose Option for Potential Courthouse Renovation
The Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen a path forward for a potential courthouse renovation project, but it could mean the closure of one of the county’s other buildings. Architectural firm Rowland Design had presented three courthouse renovation options, ranging from just under $4.9 million up to almost $8.6 million.
Continue readingCost Estimates Increase for Pulaski County Courthouse Renovation Proposal
Renovating the Pulaski County Courthouse will cost a bit more than preliminary estimates suggested. Architect Eric Rowland presented his final report to the county council and commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski Council Members Continue Asking for Commissioners’ Help with Budget Challenges
Pulaski County Council members continue asking for help, when it comes to cutting spending and increasing revenue. During Monday’s special council meeting, council member and former commissioner Ken Boswell said the last time the county faced a fiscal challenge on this scale, everyone worked together.
Continue readingFinancial Consultant Revises Proposed Pulaski County Courthouse Renovation’s Impact on Taxpayers
The Pulaski County Council is getting a clearer picture of the financial impact of a potential courthouse renovation project. Financial consultant Jeffrey Peters presented some revised estimates Monday, based on the most recent renovation plans presented by Rowland Design.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Share Security Concerns during Courthouse Presentation
Pulaski County officials continue voicing their concerns with courthouse security. They shared some of the most pressing needs during Tuesday’s presentation on potential renovation options.
Continue readingArchitect Presents Pulaski County Courthouse Renovation Options
Upgrading the historic Pulaski County Courthouse could cost between $4.5 and $6 million. Residents and government leaders filled the Circuit Courtroom Tuesday to hear the preliminary findings of Rowland Design’s facilities study.
Continue readingCandidate Filing Ends with Contested Races in North Judson, Medaryville
Races are almost set for town elections in North Judson and Medaryville. Thursday was the filing deadline for towns that didn’t have a May primary.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board to Discuss Budgets, Computer Upgrades
With Medaryville and Monterey expected to hold town elections this fall, the Pulaski County Election Board will discuss other potential uses for its 2019 election budget when it meets today. Board members will also start working on their 2020 budget proposal.
Continue readingPulaski County Government Offices to Be Responsible for IT Costs, County Council Raises Questions
Pulaski County government offices with technology needs will now have to find money to pay for them out of their own budgets. For the past few years, those expenses had come under the IT Department’s budget, but it was recently disbanded, after it apparently used up all its money for the year. Last week, the commissioners officially voted to have individual departments cover their own IT costs, until they can reach a long-term solution.
Continue readingSeveral Elected Officials Unopposed Heading into Final Week of Candidate Filing
With less than a week left for candidates to file to run in the May primary, many incumbents remain unopposed. As of Friday afternoon, the only local contested race was for Knox clerk-treasurer. Colleen Hodge and Cyndi Mann-Kidder are vying for the Democratic Party nomination, according to the Starke County Clerk’s Office. Incumbent Jeff Houston is not seeking another term.
Continue readingFirst Day of Filing Ends with Three Candidates for Knox Offices
Three Democrats filed to run for office in the City of Knox on the first day of filing Wednesday. Mayor Dennis Estok and District 3 City Council Member Jeff V. Berg both filed for reelection, according to the Starke County Clerk’s Office, while Colleen A. Hodge filed to run for clerk-treasurer. Incumbent Jeff Houston is not seeking another term.
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