Because of the dedicated efforts of so many on our team, we have been able to start creating a better quality of life and promote honest elections. I continually hear how the other party is scared of losing their stranglehold on the good people of Lake County.

Our elected officials, all seventy three of them, are also making an impact. We hear more and more about how Republican County Assessor Hank Adams is finding entities that should have been taxed for years but somehow were not. We read about the Republicans on the Solid Waste District led by County Councilman Rick Niemeyer and Griffith Clerk Treasurer George Jerome who are bringing to light the wasteful expenditures of this group. We saw how the Republican councilmen in Munster joined with our efforts and the efforts of many others to stop the democrats from creating another layer of government with unlimited bonding authority. Then we saw how our Republican State Legislators worked to get funding for the Little Calumet River Commission with oversight to assure proper spending of that money. Recently, we read about our two Republican Councilwomen in Dyer, Debbie Astor and Mary Tanis, who are fighting to prevent wasteful spending by rehiring a police chief that is already getting a pension from the citizens. And the list goes on!

Folks, if we didn’t have these Republicans watching out for all of us, we would be in much worse shape than we are in now. Together we are making a difference!

I am getting more and more inquiries through our website from people who want to get involved in what we are doing. Residents in Lake County are tired of the stigma that has been brought upon us by the other party. They are tired of seeing their hard earned money being spent on government waste.

Without our great team of Chairmen, we wouldn’t be able to get good Republicans elected. These individuals, just like your executive committee, are all volunteers. If you like what we have accomplished, I ask that you show your appreciation and support by donating to the Lake County Republican Party. Our Lincoln Day Dinner is coming up on April 21^st. Please consider donating at the highest level you can so we can continue to advance our purpose and our mission by getting more good Republicans elected to office!

Sincerely yours,
Kim Krull
Chairman
Lake County Republican Party
 

Richard Mourdock was elected Indiana's State Treasurer in November 2006 and was re-elected in 2010, leading the Republican ticket with over 62% of the vote. As Treasurer, Richard has been an integral part of the state's fiscal health. Richard's leadership earned over $1 billion in investment income for taxpayers and successfully expanded the state's college savings plan. At the same time, his office has returned an average of 10% of his budget back to the Treasury each year. Richard is known nation-wide for leading the legal fight to challenge the Obama Administration's illegal bailout and takeover of Chrysler. Richard took this case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Indiana pensioners. His courageous efforts were featured in articles by George Will, the Wall Street Journal, as well as on Fox News and other national media outlets. A solid conservative, Richard's message of constitutionally limited government was heard by over one million people during the 9-12 March on Washington in 2009. Prior to his election as State Treasurer, Richard had a successful 30 year career in the private sector, managing businesses in the energy, environmental and construction industries. He also served two terms as County Commissioner of Vanderburgh County. Richard is a licensed pilot, has been active in Christian Missions in Bolivia, holds a Master's Degree in Geology from Ball State University and a Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College in Ohio. Richard has completed six marathons in the past eight years. He and his wife, Marilyn, live in Darmstadt, Indiana.   Senator Dick Lugar combines Hoosier optimism about America’s future with energetic, enduring leadership on the most challenging problems facing Indiana and the United States. A fiscal conservative who supported a Balanced Budget Amendment 17 times, Dick Lugar opposed Obama’s ineffective “stimulus” bills, bankrupting budget plans and big-government, big-spending agendas. He has voted against Obamacare at every opportunity – more than 20 times. For his leadership fostering private-sector job growth, cutting taxes and spending and iminating government regulations, Senator Lugar has received top ranking awards including Guardian of Small Business, the Spirit of Enterprise and Watchdog of the Treasury.  Senator Lugar received a 100% score by both the National Right to Life and the Christian Coalition. He proudly led conservatives in the confirmation fight for Chief Justice John Roberts.   Dick Lugar is respected statewide and nationwide for his unique wisdom of current events and positive vision for the future. That’s why Hoosiers like Gov. Mitch Daniels say Senator Lugar is “a national treasure that Indiana cannot afford to relinquish.” In these serious times, we need serious leaders. That’s Dick Lugar.   Visit   www.dicklugar.com   I pay attention. I have succeeded in a tough industry during a tough market. I know a good deal from a bad deal, and we keep making bad deals as a country. We all know it; we can all feel it; yet most of us feel powerless to change it. I had hoped for some sign that the career politicians were not so selfish and small as to let our country fall without a fight. What I found is, not only are they not willing to fight, they are accelerating our fall. By the time we vote this year, we will have racked up nearly as much debt in four years under the Obama-Reid-Pelosi regime, with help from politicians like Peter Visclosky, as we have in our 225 year history. Stop and think about that! At best, it is incompetence. At worst, it is an intentional restructuring, boardering on treason that will fundamentally change America forever by the time we get another chance in four years. Our debt is the biggest threat to our security and American way of life we have ever faced. It is the reason I am running. It is the reason Jennifer and I used our savings to launch this campaign, and my family is willing to miss much of our time together. It is also the reason we hope you choose to stand with us and support our campaign to save our nation from the career politicians. No politician has ever done anything by themselves or between themselves that was any good for America. Only by focusing the voice of the people to action have the good ones been able to guide our nation. I am willing to lead the voices in our district who feel America is still worth fighting for, to make sure we never feel this way again. The career politicians cannot change who they are, so they will not change what they do, regardless of what they say this year. So ask yourself. If not us then who? and If not now, then when? You know the answer. IT MUST BE US. IT MUST BE NOW.   www.joelphelpsforcongress.com   I’m Bill Fine, candidate in the contested primary race for House District 12. A Munster resident since 1958, I’ve been married for 38 years and have three children and five grandchildren. I ran for Lake Circuit Judge in 2010 and met many voters who also care deeply about our community and who worry about the future of Indiana and the Calumet Region. I found citizens who understand that hard times require tough decisions and who agree with me that Indiana needs smart, honest, innovative leaders in Indianapolis. I do not believe our local representatives are always up to that task. As a practicing lawyer for more than 35 years, I've volunteered for professional, religious, political and charitable organizations. I've been a professional advocate since 1976. I've honed my analytical skills over the years, got to know people from all walks of life, and have read more statutes than most legislators. I am not a career politician, but I would like another opportunity to serve our community. I’ve shown that I can work with a wide range of people for both the good of the party and our community. I believe that I have the education, skills, experience, maturity and leadership qualities to be an effective voice in Indianapolis. I pledge to maintain communication with the voters so that they truly have a voice in Indianapolis. I pledge to perform my duties conscientiously -- always keeping the best interests of the District and conservative principles in mind. I know the issues that face the citizens and businesses of this community and I believe I am the best candidate to represent the 12th District in the Indiana legislature. Please read more about me at www.finein12.com Dyer Councilwoman Debbie Astor is a candidate in a contested race for Lake County Commissioner 3rd District. I have been a resident in Dyer for 18 and half years with my Husband Randy and Daughter Amanda. I have sat on Boards and Commissions for Dyer since 1993 and on the Town Council 2003-2006. Currently I am on the Dyer Town Council since 2011 -present. I also have 30 years in management 21 yrs with Wal-Mart and the other 9yrs in other retail stores. Currently I am in outside sales for Royal American Travel in Dyer. Community involvement is with the Tri town Safety Village and Fastpitch Softball NSA and ASA. Past involvement on boards has been in Dyer Softball,Soccer,Lake Central Basketball,and Munster Education Foundation,Lake Central Education Foundation, and Dyer Freedom Fest. I would like to bring my experience to Lake County government, to bring change. 1.Reduce the size of government and reduce spending 2.No county income tax 3.Keep quality of services 4.Awarding of contracts to be transparent 5.Taking Application for Equal opportunity for hiring qualified people not just what politician they know 6. Listen to and work for Taxpayers from all walks of life. I have always worked hard for the residents in Dyer and plan on doing the same for Lake County residents by being a FULL TIME LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONER!     For any assistance with web sites, social media, broadcast media and production, media relations,  contact Roman Sawczak Don't forget to check the website frequently for changes and additions in events and news as we update frequently. www.thelakecountygop.com Our Facebooksite has become very popular! If you aren't on Facebook, It's very easy to sign up for free. 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