The May 7th primary election for South Bend mayor, common council, and city clerk is Tuesday. South Bend Voice believes that it is vitally important for voters to be informed before they head to the ballot box. While we do not endorse individual candidates, we provide equal opportunity for all candidates on the ballot to…
Welcome to the launching of the re-election campaign of Kareemah Fowler for South Bend City Clerk! This May, you will be asked to vote for a candidate in the Office of which I currently hold, and I humbly ask for your vote and support. Under my servant leadership as your City Clerk, I have been…
I was taught the value of hard work and honesty at a young age. My father and mother worked difficult jobs and made ends meet making terrific sacrifices along the way to ensure my sister and I had a better life than they had growing up. My father is the first male in his bloodline…
I came to South Bend in 1986 with my husband who is a professor at Notre Dame. We raised our children in a historic home on West Washington Street and sent them to the public schools. I have a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning and have worked developing affordable housing over the last…
I was born in the Philippines. My immigrant story shapes who I am and how I will serve all citizens as a member of the South Bend Common Council.
Hello! My name is Amanda Jean Grove and I’m running for one of the At-Large seats on the South Bend Common Council. The reason I am running for office is simply because I love our city! I was born here in South Bend and I’m passionate about serving my beautiful home town. Our City is…
The South Bend Voice is publishing a series of articles on local candidates running for city offices. We believe that it is vitally important for voters to be informed before they head to the ballot box on May 5. While we do not endorse individual candidates, we are providing an equal opportunity for candidates to…
As we approach the May 5 Primary Election, it is my hope that I have made a positive impression. My name is Kareemah Fowler and I am running for South Bend City Clerk. I am a proud mother of two children, a graduate of Riley High School and also Bethel College with a B.A. in…
I want to share my plan for creating a 21st Century City Clerk’s Office in South Bend. In my campaign for City Clerk to date I have visited over 9000 homes in neighborhoods throughout South Bend. As I go door to door I’ve been listening to our citizen’s ideas on how we can make the…
Our great city is at a crossroads. After four years of rising crime rates, financial mismanagement, and unaccountable leadership, we need new leadership to grow and invest in our neighborhoods. That’s why I’m running for Mayor of South Bend. I am a native son of South Bend. After graduating from Earlham College, I moved back…
