YOUR CANDIDATE:

Donna M. Pappas

I will be running a "Grass Roots" campaign independent of the incumbent Mayor's political machine.

While the incumbent raised over $106,000.00 to win her office, I will:

…. not accept donations
…. not seek endorsements
…. not litter Portage with campaign signs.

I am coming to you. The incumbent Mayor wants you to come to her. I am counting on YOU to be the difference on May 3rd, 2011-

NOT donations;
NOT endorsements;
NOT signs;
NOT outside influences.

Only YOUR vote can stop the incumbent's political machine and the path it has charted for Portage.

FISCAL VISION

My private employment and elected experience has given me the fiscal vision lacking in the current Portage Administration.

Portage must not continue to be a credit card or grant dependent City when it comes to public safety and services.

Vision comes from experience and I have had that experience both in my private and public life.

THE BEST QUALIFIED:
PUBLIC EXPERIENCE

1996 - 2002: City Councilperson-At-Large
2002 - 2011: City Clerk-Treasurer

I have earned the following certifications:

…. Certified Municipal Official - Indiana Association of Cities and Towns
…. Serve on their state educational committee.
…. Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk - Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers
…. Serve on their state legislative committee
…. Certified Municipal Clerk - International Institute of Municipal Clerks

THE BEST QUALIFIED:
PRIVATE EXPERIENCE

My private sector work experience gives me an understanding of the budget challenges working families face in today's, and tomorrow's, uncertain economy.

That experience includes:

…. Retail management
…. Restaurant management
…. Real Estate Agent

WHAT'S WRONG IN PORTAGE?

My experience as a Councilperson-At-Large and the City Clerk-Treasurer has given me an insider's knowledge of what's wrong in City government.

You know best what is wrong in Portage. Share your view of "What's Wrong In Portage?" with me at:
Donna@DonnaforMayor.com.

Please include your name, address and phone number. Also view my family's profile on my website.

Paid for by: The Committee to Elect Donna M. Pappas mayor.
Committee Treasurer: Thomas A Pappas Jr.

Created on ... June 21, 2010