Indiana law states that early voting in the 2023 municipal elections could start on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Check out this link to a pamphlet produced by the Indiana Secretary of State's office to view all Indiana the election dates and deadlines for 2023. Early voting in Columbus didn't start on Oct. 11; it started on... Continue Reading →
Volunteer opportunities are available to help with the election. Poll Greeter: We need volunteers at the polls on November 7th. We would love for your help anytime 6am - 6pm. Sign up HERE to work at the poll! Phone Caller: Help us remind people to vote by phone banking! Use a private number and call... Continue Reading →
I’d like to encourage those of you who live in District 1 to vote for Nick Slabaugh in the Columbus city election this fall. District 1 encompasses most of downtown, as well as part of the State Street and Jonathan Moore Pike corridors. Download the city council district map here. Nick Slabaugh Nick cares about... Continue Reading →
Just a reminder from ACLU Indiana:
There are plenty of opportunities to find out how candidates for mayor, clerk, and city council feel about the issues important to Columbus residents. You're here at my website, and this is a great place to find out more about how I feel. Go ahead and scroll through the posts. In person There are also... Continue Reading →
If you want to meet the people running for office this fall, there are opportunities open to the public to do just that. Ones that I have been invited to, and will be attending are: Oct. 4: Bartholomew County Democratic Party Fall Dinner, 6:30 p.m., at the Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. If you... Continue Reading →
I was happy to participate with the Bartholomew County Democratic Party's float on a warm, sunny Sept. 24 at Hope Heritage Days in Hope, Indiana. We had fun riding in the wonderfully decorated candy-themed truck, meeting people, and passing out candy to the kids (and some kids at heart). The float came off as sort... Continue Reading →
We've talked a bit about housing needs on this website already. But if you want to find out more about how this year's mayoral candidates view the subject, check out this story in today's Republic. Mary Ferdon and Sean Burton talk affordable housing, attainable housing, quality housing, holding property owners responsible for upkeep, homelessness, and... Continue Reading →
Of course you want to be an informed voter. Here's a chance to upgrade your knowledge of the city council candidates who are running at-large (representing everyone within the city limits of Columbus). The Republic ran a story detailing our views on some of the big issues Columbus is facing. In addition to the link... Continue Reading →
Here's all the info on where and when to vote in this fall's municipal election. Vote Center Locations for 2023 Municipal Election Note: While Indiana law states that early voting my begin 28 days before an election (Oct. 11 in the case of this year's Nov. 7 election, the mayor's office has decided that early... Continue Reading →
Paul Hoffman for Columbus Township Trustee 