Juanita Boehm has filed as a Democrat to run for another term as Jasper’s clerk-treasurer. Boehm, 61, is a lifelong resident of Jasper. She worked in public accounting for 23 years before becoming Jasper’s clerk-treasurer in 1996. “It is important to have someone in the clerk-treasurer’s position that is experienced and understands the laws, policies,…
Randy Buchta will seek re-election as an at-large member of the Jasper City Council. Buchta, 61, has been one of the at-large council members since 2004. With at least three new members out of seven coming onto the council in 2016, Buchta would like to serve another term to help these members learn their new responsibilities and continue…
Dave Hurst, 62, announced his intentions to seek the Democratic nomination for the District 4 City Council seat presently held by Tom Schmidt. Schmidt, who has served as a councilman for Jasper for 40 years, is retiring at the end of his term in 2015. Hurst currently sits on the Bainbridge Township Advisory Board and…
Greg Schnarr will seek re-election for the 2nd District seat on the Jasper Common Council. Schnarr was first elected in 2011 and is serving in his fourth year on the council. Schnarr, a graduate of Jasper High School, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wabash College and received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Indiana…
Several Republican candidates gathered at Bread & Butter on the Square in Jasper before heading to the courthouse to file Wednesday. January 7 is the first day candidates can officially file their candidacy with the clerk’s office for nomination for municipal offices subject to the May 5th Primary Election. Candidates for mayor, clerk-treasurer and city…
Alex Emmons announced he is seeking the Democratic Party nomination for one of the two at-large council positions of the Jasper Common Council. “I want to see this great city grow and prosper. Jasper has always been a terrific city to raise a family, work, and for small and large businesses,” Emmons said. “There are…
Huntingburg City Councilman Glen Kissling announced his intention to run for reelection as a Huntingburg council member in 2015. Councilman Kissling presently represents residents of the first precinct and will be seeking his second term to the position. According to Kissling, he is proud of the progress that has been made since he took the oath of…
Jasper attorney Scott Blazey has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Third District City Councilman. There are five district and two at-large members of the Jasper Common Council to be elected in 2015. Blazey, 47, and his wife Darla are the parents of one daughter, Isabelle. The family resides on Sapphire Drive….
Nancy Eckerle, Executive Director of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, has announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for one of two at-large seats on the Jasper City Council in 2015. Current at-large council member Ray Howard has announced he will not seek re-election in 2015. Eckerle previously served on the common council representing District…
Kevin Manley will seek re-election as the Sixth District Jasper City Councilman subject to the May Republican Primary. Manley, 60, has served eight and a half years on the council. Manley is the Executive Director of the Dubois County Visitors Center, a position he has held for three and one half years. He is a…
