I am running for City Council at Large. I have a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Bethel College. I am a licensed Cosmetologist and Instructor of Cosmetology. My wife, Tanika Lark and I have been happily married for 13 years; we share one beautiful daughter Kiarah. We are proud small business owners of…
As a lifelong resident of South Bend, successful small business owner of 18 years, parent, coach, and community activist, I, Jo M. Broden, am a candidate for the 4th District Common Council seat. I seek elected office because South Bend needs leaders capable of working strategically across all sectors of our community to leverage the…
Jerry Donaldson a 55 year old native of South Bend married with children and grandchildren. The Executive Director of Renew, Inc. a local housing company that helps first time homeowners purchase homes. In the last 22 years I have helped to house over 200 families and have spent more than nine million for housing. I…
Service to family, community, and education are the hallmarks of my life journey. Born in Buffalo, New York, I relocated to South Bend at an early age. I attended Harrison Elementary School and graduated from Central High School. I received her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and social work from Indiana State University, Terre Haute and…
I’m Kelvin Poindexter. I’m running for 2nd District Council. As a well known person throughout the community, I’ve been a life long resident of South Bend. I’ve also served in the United States Army, I am a union stewart for teamsters 364 and have been affiliated with other unions in the area throughout the course…
I’m Rod Goodchild and I’m running for 3rd District/Democrat…Learn, Lead and Serve. I am an Olympic-caliber athlete who graduated from Western Michigan University on an athletic Scholarship and received my master’s degree in regional planning from Ohio University. In 1973 I served with distinction as an intern my first year in Wilburton, Oklahoma with the…
As we mark South Bend’s 150th anniversary, we face a turning point. With low interest rates and gas prices plus an improving national economy, investors seek new ventures without excessive risk. South Bend is poised to respond. We have ample reserves and the best bond rating of comparable Indiana cities. Several new initiatives, from the…
My name is Gavin Ferlic, and I am running for re-election as an At-Large Member of the South Bend Common Council. I was born and raised in South Bend, attended the University of Notre Dame as an undergraduate, and obtained my Law Degree and Masters in Business Administration from Indiana University-Bloomington. I am the Vice…
President John F. Kennedy described himself as an idealist without illusion. I always took this to mean while it remains important to maintain your core beliefs or principles, one needs to be willing to work with others of differing views to achieve a common good. Too often of late, at the federal, the state, and…
My name is Robert Emery. I am running for South Bend Common Council for the 5th District seat currently held by Republican David Varner. I have spent most of my adult life advocating for awareness of and research funding for Myotonic Dystrophy, since my diagnosis 7 years ago. In my advocacy work with the Muscular…
