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This page provides information about candidates in Nov. 3 general election for the Monroe County Council. Six candidates – three Democrats, two Republicans and a write-in – are vying for three at-large seats: James Allen, Janna Arthur, Trent Deckard, Geoff McKim, Cheryl Munson and Larrin Wampler. The top three vote-getters will take office on Jan. 1, 2021.
The 7-member County Council appropriates all funds for county use, adopts county budget, fixes county tax rate, and has exclusive power to borrow money for the County. Councilors serve four-year terms for this part-time position with a salary of $15,711. In addition to three at-large seats, there are councilors representing each of 4 districts. Those district seats will be up for election in 2022. |
James Allen (R)
Jim Allen is a retired firefighter with the Bloomington Township Fire Department. According to his campaign Facebook page, his top priorities are public safety, roads and taxation. He is the founder and current board member of the Indiana Cutters football team, and president of the Battle Ground Football League.
This candidate did not respond to the Chamber's request for a video interview and did not submit written responses to our questions.
Responses to questions from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce: NA
Campaign website: NA
Facebook campaign page
League of Women Voters Vote411 candidate page
Bloomington Herald-Times questionnaire
CATS Candidates On Demand video
Candidate Statement of Organization
Contact info: voteallen2020@gmail.com
This candidate did not respond to the Chamber's request for a video interview and did not submit written responses to our questions.
Responses to questions from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce: NA
Campaign website: NA
Facebook campaign page
League of Women Voters Vote411 candidate page
Bloomington Herald-Times questionnaire
CATS Candidates On Demand video
Candidate Statement of Organization
Contact info: voteallen2020@gmail.com
Janna Arthur (Write-In)
Janna Arthur is an official write-in candidate for the Monroe County Council at-large seat. She is a Bloomington resident who has spoken frequently at public meetings in support of reduced policing and reduced funding for law enforcement.
Responses to questions from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce: NA Campaign website: NA Facebook campaign page League of Women Voters Vote411 candidate page Bloomington Herald-Times questionnaire Declaration of Write-in Candidacy Contact info: janna4cc@gmail.com |
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Trent Deckard (D)
Trent Deckard is an incumbent at-large County Councilor. He was appointed to the Council in January 2019 by the Monroe County Democratic Party to replace Lee Jones. He is a lecturer at IU-Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business and previously worked as co-director of the Indiana Election Division, chief of staff for the Indiana House Democratic Caucus, and district director for former Congressman Baron Hill.
Responses to questions from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Campaign website Facebook campaign page League of Women Voters Vote411 candidate page Bloomington Herald-Times questionnaire CATS Candidates On Demand video Candidate Statement of Organization Contact info: trentdeckardformonroecounty@gmail.com |
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Geoff McKim (D)
Geoff McKim is an incumbent at-large County Councilor and is seeking his fourth term in office, after being first elected in 2008. He works in cybersecurity for nLogic, working with the National Park Service to improve efficiency in revenue collections. He also is an adjunct instructor at the IU O'Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs.
Responses to questions from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Campaign website Facebook campaign page League of Women Voters Vote411 candidate page Bloomington Herald-Times questionnaire CATS Candidates On Demand video Candidate Statement of Organization Contact info: geoff.mckim@gmail.com |
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Cheryl Munson (D)
Cheryl Munson is an incumbent at-large County Councilor, seeking her third term for this seat. Prior to her election to the County Council, she served for 16 years as an Indian Creek Township board member. She works as an assistant scientist for Indiana University's Department of Anthropology.
Responses to questions from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Campaign website Facebook campaign page League of Women Voters Vote411 candidate page Bloomington Herald-Times questionnaire CATS Candidates On Demand video Candidate Statement of Organization Contact info: cherylmunson2012@gmail.com |
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Larrin Wampler (R)
Larrin Wampler is a nurse who manages the occupational health and industrial hygiene program for the Indiana National Guard and civilian personnel. She previously served on active duty as an Army Nurse Corp. She was added to the ballot by the Monroe County Republican Party following the withdrawal of Zachary Weishheit in June.
Responses to questions from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Campaign website: NA Facebook campaign page League of Women Voters Vote411 candidate page Bloomington Herald-Times questionnaire Declaration of Candidacy to Fill a Ballot Vacancy Contact info: larrin.wampler@gmail.com |
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