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The Tribune has partnered with the League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area and American Democracy Project at Indiana University in South Bend to publish applicants’ responses to questions about the topics. The IUSB and ADP league operate Vote411. org, an online page containing data on applicants and their positions on key issues. The site also includes other equipment for navigating the voting process.
The Tribune agreed to publish the candidates’ responses without modification, meaning that any spelling, typographical or grammatical errors belong to the candidates. Tribune publishes just a few of the questions from a variety of vital races. Additional questions and answers can be obtained at Vote411. org.
Bobby K. Kruszynski Jr.
Democrat
St. Joseph District Councilman A County
bobbyk4council@gmail. com
Jose Thomas
Republican
Owner/Operator – Brookwood Golf Course, Buchanan MI
joethomasforcountycouncil@gmail. com
http://joethomasforcountycouncil. com/
574-292-0530
Facebook. com/joethomasforcountycouncil/
Corey Noland
Democrat
President and CEO of Koontz-Wagner Services
info@coreynolandforcountycouncil. com
corenolandforcountycouncil. com
facebook. com/coreynolandforcountycouncil
Amy Drake
Republican
Mother and home educator
electamydrake@protonmail. com
http://voteamydrake. com
317-999-9777
Facebook. com/profile. php?id=100079560051155
John A. Piller Jr.
Democrat
Director of Field Assistance, Alcatraz. ai; CEO, Design and Consulting at JPiller; Visiting Professor, Darmstadt University of Applied Engineering (Germany)
piller@voteforpiller. com
http://voteforpiller. com/
facebook. com/VoteForPiller
Dan Schätzle
Republican
High School Teacher / Entrepreneur
dschaetzle@danforgranger. com
http://danforgranger. com
574-298-6240
Diana Hess
Democrat
departmental councilor; Retired nonprofit ED; Former Software Developer, IU South Bend Continuing Education
info@fordianahessforcountycouncil. com
http://www. dianahessforcountycouncil. com/
574-315-0714
facebook. com/hess4council/
Jason Kring
Republican
The candidate responded
Bryan J. Tanner
Democrat
Design Technology Manager
bryan. j. tanner@gmail. com
vote4tanner. com
574-400-5277
facebook. com/vote4tanner
@bryanjtanner on Twitter
Mark A. Voelker
Republican
Vice President of Marketing and Sales
markvoel@comcast. net
voelker4council. com
facebook. com/voelker4council
Kruszynski Jr. : One of the many problems facing the county lately is simply locating available, urgent and successful personal contractors. I have insisted that the county maintain as many “in-house” facilities as possible. However, even retaining workers and locating new employees is a challenge. Increasing operating prices for everything the county uses is developing rapidly. It will be challenging to locate the right mix of personal/public facilities to allow the county to function effectively.
Thomas: The county wants to be evaluated in terms of value and quality. All counties want to be overhauled and probably some privatized if it saves money for the county. Sometimes, privatization provides a better service because of the private sector party.
Noland: If a personal contractor can provide a service more efficiently and at a lower price while maintaining compliance with all protective and regulatory requirements, that would be, by definition, a higher price and would be sought after. I think St. Joseph is a clever example. Several years ago, I sat on the committee that looked at the feasibility of the county restarting a leaf collection program and we decided that we wouldn’t be able to provide this service effectively, so it was introduced to personal businesses. For the first two years, the contractor and county struggled to make the program work effectively, but learning from mistakes and implementing innovations along the way, the program has been a huge success in recent years. A process of continuous improvement is essential for progress.
Drake: As a steward of other people’s money, a board member deserves to try to spend taxpayer money responsibly, the same way a circle of family members looks after their own budget. When less expensive and more effective tactics for providing facilities are discovered, it makes sense for the Commission to read about the matter and whether outsourcing is in the best interest of others in the county.
Piller Jr. : As a small business owner working as a contractor and subcontractor for 20 years, I know and understand the price of outdoor expertise and experience to an organization. I also know that there is a time when this external delight deserves to remain internal. Or in this case in the area/county budget. Also, my position is an outdoor look. My opponent and I do not serve on the Council, so our attitude is that of service recipients. And one service that I see that has remained weak is the collection of leaves in the fall. It is a service that will have to be done in the county because we have rightly prohibited the burning of leaves. As such, this is a critical cleanup need for our community. Using external facilities turns out to be a smart starting practice. It is more productive to have an explained budget and entrust the control of this service to a contractor with some expected experience. Over time I would like this to be a popular solution, just as snow removal is part of the popular expectation of the facility.
Schaetzle: Instead of suggesting the privatization of an existing departmental service, I strongly believe that we want to take a serious look at the state of a program that is already done under personal subcontracting: the leaf collection program. When I communicate to my constituents in the northeast of our parade, the leaf collection program is mentioned. They are not happy with the burden or effectiveness of the program. They roll their eyes and shake their heads as they lament the never-harvested leaves that remained in frozen piles during the winter. and then blew across the landscape. Many also consider the charge unreasonable as it continues to rise. Before we do the work to privatize any other county services, let’s make sure the leaf collection program is done correctly.
Hess: I would continue to analyze those resolutions as they are presented on a case-by-case basis, based on recommendations from the appropriate county departments, the effectiveness of existing operations, and a cost-benefit investigation of county versus staffing service. supplier. Some examples: After adding a county-backed leaf collection service to ease the transition following the enactment of a ban on leaf burning, a few years later, we made the resolution to partially privatize it based on our research. The county prison has outsourced its food service program and recently hired a personal medical service provider. I have also supported those movements.
Kring: The candidate hasn’t responded yet.
Tanner: There’s a big difference between private and public companies. It is imperative that we are informed and adapt to the cost-saving measures and developments found in the personal sector, but I am firmly convinced that beyond the primary structure and licensed professional facilities, public company facilities can only reduce quality or increase prices when subcontracted to private contractors.
Voelker: Like all households, with peak inflation and higher prices expected for almost everything, the county council will have to look at a lot of features on how to balance the budget. However, many facilities can only be supplied through county employees; It is vital that we keep a brain open to other new and artistic tactics to be financially culpable while proceeding to provide adequate facilities to our residents. The other challenge that may arise is if the county is still understaffed and struggling to hire employees; So searching outdoors can be a smart choice for supplying facilities to our county.
Kruszynski Jr. : We live in a time when citizens don’t have a hard time questioning the government. There is an inherent bias that elected officials do not speak in an open, transparent, and understandable manner. The popular word in those days is transparency. The public should be aware of the legislative procedure and the formal vote on matters of public interest. Court cases often relate to express disorder and receive wide coverage through classical and social media. As a Council, we publish a wealth of data about meeting places, times, and topics. The public must be an open and committed spouse in this procedure. There are times when Council members informally talk about long-term upheavals or reflect on actions beyond. This is an herbal procedure and deserves not to be interpreted as a planned action to protect the public from data.
Thomas: The Indiana Public Access Act will have to be respectable in county government, without exception. The modern generation can be used, i. e. social media, television, etc. They can help the public become aware of what’s going on in county government. Transparency is a cliché but true.
Noland: The Indiana Public Records Access Act is a vital safeguard for keeping government movements and decisions visible to the public, and I support the legislation. It is; However, it is essential not to forget that it is not the same denunciation or accusation as fact or fact. I have never failed to provide the requested documents and, as far as I know, I have never been charged with violating APRA. COVID forced us to conduct our Council activities via video conferencing, we have continued this practice and our meetings are now recorded live and provided on the Council’s online page for review. I think it’s a wonderful tool for the citizens of St. County. I think what will be revealed is that we operate in a very transparent and inclusive way.
Drake: An informed population is the foundation of strong government. Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA) is helping to provide transparent government and access to public gatherings for families in St. County to enjoy the right to enjoy public gatherings. PetersburgJoseph can be sure that people’s affairs are dealt with properly. As a journalist, I myself have used Indiana’s APRA to gain access to public information. Therefore, I know privately the price of this legislation, and I know it.
Plunder Jr. : Transparency is a must. The decisions that are made charge and help each one differently. As a District C representative, I will be open and fair in all meetings I have on county matters. It’s not just about my driving; It is the county of each and every one. And each and every one has the facts that must be had about every action. There is no explanation of why for secret matters.
Schaetzle: The county deserves to conduct more of its affairs in a less secretive manner. As a councilor, I would encourage the council to reason more fully about express decisions. This would increase the length of board meetings; however, it would allow the public to better perceive the logic behind the Commission’s choices. As an instructor and small business owner, I can’t help but see the opportunity to educate. Our electorate is not familiar with the workings of local government. As board members, we can simply invite members from other organizations to practice kick-off and then sign up with their organizations for follow-up meetings where the board member and practicing members of the organization provide a report on the board kick. that has been practiced. In this way, we can not only increase public awareness of the express activities conducted in the county, but also increase public perception of how local government works.
Hess: the county council meets twice a month; Public Hearing, 2nd Tuesday (6 p. m. )
Kring: The candidate hasn’t responded yet.
Tanner: Having occupied a public workplace in the past, and doing so as transparently as possible, I simply will not engage in any government activity where there is any doubt about public access or participation. Public servants are elected or appointed to make the paintings of, for and WITH members of our comunidad. St. Joseph County’s electorate and taxpayers deserve to know how their cash is spent and their acceptance.
Voelker: If there’s been anything positive about the pandemic, maybe it’s that most people have become comfortable with virtual meetings or conversations. Continuing the practice of broadcasting all county council meetings will allow citizens to be aware of what is happening. without personally attending meetings. I will stick to the appropriate needs that have been established and work with departments to ensure that the main points are well communicated.
This article was originally published in the South Bend Tribune: Five seats available for election on St. County Council. Joseph, most at stake