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Government / Political Experience
As submitted by the candidate.
13 years experience working as the Commissioners' Administrator and very familiar with their duties and responsibilities. I attended their meetings, maintained budgets, managed board appointments, developed and implemented ADA & Title VI non-discrimination plans, coordinated Courthouse operations & maintenance, assisted in road and building projects, and communicated daily with the public, county departments, state agencies, and organizations.
Previously Elected or Appointed Positions
As submitted by the candidate.
County Administrator, 13 years
First-Year Priorities
As submitted by the candidate.
I will exercise what I am running on - Respect, Accountability, and Community.
Full Candidate Questionnaire
As submitted by the candidate.
1. Why do you want this position?
I believe in treating our citizens with respect. I believe in being open, honest, transparent, and accountable to our citizens. I believe in community involvement and getting their input when decisions are to be made that affect them. I believe in following the law and doing what's right for our citizens.
2. What does this office have the authority to do?
The Commissioners are the executive body of the County and they exercise many of the legislative powers and duties of the county. They oversee construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges. They receive bids and authorize contracts. They are responsible for county buildings, land and property. The County Council approves the funding for budgets and contracts.
3. What is the most important problem connected to this office?
From what I have been told by the general public, they want more transparency and accountability from our County officials. They feel that the decisions are being made are not informed decisions.
4. What are your three most important goals?
Specific Result You Want to Achieve:
Respect - always treat our citizens, employees, businesses with respect
Transparency & Accountability - be open and honest with our citizens and explain decisions that are to be made or have been made.
Community Involvement - be available to the public to share information and listen to their concerns. Encourage citizens to be involved and serve on county boards.
Authority This Office Has to Pursue It: All of the above are things that do not cost money. They involve being responsible to our citizens.
Estimated Cost: 0
Proposed Funding Source: 0
Expected Completion Date: 11/03/2026
How Residents Can Measure Whether It Succeeded: Results of the election.
Other Officials or Agencies Who Must Cooperate: All county officials need to work together for our citizens.
5. What will you do during your first year?
I will exercise what I am running on - Respect, Accountability, and Community.
6. What could prevent your plan from succeeding?
People I have talked to are wanting a change. I encourage everyone to vote for change.
7. What is your understanding of the budget?
The Commissioners oversee budgets for county buildings, ambulance service and equipment, and PSAP (9-1-1).
8. What budget changes would you recommend?
All budgets need to be properly cover the necessary expenses.
9. Would you support a public dashboard showing approved budget, actual spending, contracts and vendors, project status, original and final contract amounts, change orders, completion dates, and audit findings?
Yes. A lot of the county's financial info can be found at the Indiana Gateway website, https://gateway.ifionline.org/.
10. What is your policy on competitive bidding?
Public bids must be advertised.
11. When should a contract be awarded without open bidding? Would you disclose the relationship publicly, recuse yourself when legally or ethically appropriate, avoid private involvement in vendor selection, and publish the reason for the final contract award?
Bidding must be done for any contract that is over a certain amount. For contracts that are under that amount, getting quotes is always the right thing to do. Disclose the relationship publicly: Yes. Recuse yourself when legally or ethically appropriate: Yes. Avoid private involvement in vendor selection: Yes. Publish the reason for the final contract award: Yes. Commissioners sign a conflict of interest policy. They should abstain from voting on matters that affect them and can benefit them.
23. Would you support TownVines maintaining a public page that tracks your campaign commitments, their status, budget approved, actual spending, major votes and decisions, projects and contractors, original and final project costs, measurable results, and sources and verification dates?
Yes. If elected, I will be one of three Commissioners and therefore my vote will be 1 of 3 votes. I will do my best to represent our citizens and exercise the duties of Commissioner responsibly.
24. What should happen if you do not fulfill a promise?
I will always do my best to listen to our citizens and be transparent and accountable.
25. Final measurable commitment
If elected, I wilI treat you with respect, I will do my best to be transparent and accountable, and I will do everything I can to involve you and make informed decisions.
Candidate confirmed these statements are true and accurate and authorized TownVines to publish these responses on the Election Board. Signed electronically by Teresa Kanneberg on 10/08/2026.
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