County Council members perform the duties of the legislative branch of the county government and have the ultimate decision-making power regarding fiscal affairs. The council has the authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy, and set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of county funds. Typically these powers include: Approving and fixing…
The Dubois County Commissioners are the executive branch of the county government. County commissioners have multiple responsibilities in regard to the operations of the county. Those include: Controlling, maintaining, and supervising county property, including courthouses, jails, and public offices. Supervising construction and maintenance of roads, and bridges and providing for traffic control. Developing economic development…
Dr. Judy (Stenftenagel) Englert is seeking election to the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation Board District 1 seat. Dr. Englert is a Jasper High School graduate who attended Indiana University before completing medical school and ophthalmology residency at Duke University. Afterward, she completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship in Charleston, S.C. She returned to Southern Indiana…
Kenneth “Ken” Schnaus has announced his campaign to be re-elected to the Greater Jasper Board of Education. During Ken’s term as a member of the Board of Trustees, he has always believed the classroom is the most important part of public education. Ken is married to the former Marilyn Gogel and is the father of…
Bernie Vogler is seeking re-election for a District 3 seat on the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board. “I would like to see through the current and planned building projects,” said Vogler. “I want to ensure our tax rate remains steady, as it has for many years. My goal is to keep our facilities in excellent…
Steve Lukemeyer is on the ballot for the District 3 seat on the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board. Lukemeyer’s decision to seek the office is based on several factors. “First and foremost, I have four school-age children – a junior, freshman, seventh grader, and fifth grader,” he explained. “Needless to say, I have a very…
Note: We added the school board positions that are on the ballot after this story was published. Indiana’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 11. Registering to vote and checking your status can be done online at http://IndianaVoters.com or by visiting your local county election administrator’s office. On Oct. 11, online registration needs to be completed…
