Eight Republican candidates want to be on the Prince’s Lakes Town Council.
Incumbents Charles Bourne, Michael Gallamore, Lorri McCall, Greg Nelson and Troy Meadows are challenged by newcomers Philip Montarsi, Jo Ellen O’Sullivan and Karen Harrison for a spot on the town council. Five seats are available.
Harrison is currently the town’s current clerk-treasurer. She is not running for that position.
The top five vote-getters will be on the ballot in the fall, where they may meet a Democrat or Independent challenger. None have filed for the seat yet, but they can still mount a challenge until July.
The job paid $4,200 and town council members are charged with setting the annual spending for the town, making policy changes and adopting new local rules and ordinances.
Here is a look at the people who have filed to run:
Charles Bourne
Age:75
Employer: Retired from Jay-C Food Store and the United States Air Force
Occupation: Night shift assistant and stocking manager
Education: Warren Central High School
Previous political offices: 16 years on the Prince’s Lakes Town Council
Top three priorities for the town: Continue good money stewardship, seek grants, keep the town running smoothly.
Michael Gallamore
Age:72
Employer: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, government division
Occupation: Head of human resources and administration work
Education: Madison Heights High in Madison; graduated from Ball State University
Previous political offices: Prince’s Lakes Town Council
Top three priorities for the town: Continue to get grants for public safety, update roads and utilities and maintain roads and utilities.
Karen Harrison
Age: 63
Employer: Prince’s Lakes
Occupation: Clerk-treasurer
Education: Edgewood High School
Previous political offices: Current clerk-treasurer
Top three priorities for the town: Maintain a balanced budget, be fiscally responsible, stay involved in town operations.
Troy Meadows
Age: 62
Employer: Franklin Community Schools
Occupation: Groundskeeper
Education: Bedford North Lawrence
Previous political offices: Prince’s Lakes Town Council
Top three priorities for the town: road maintenance, cleaning up the town in general, including eyesore housing
Lorri McCall
Age: 55
Employer: Retired from the Army
Occupation: Was a combat medic and administration specialist in the Army
Education: Graduated from Indian Creek High School; attended Ivy Tech University.
Previous political offices: Has served three terms on the Prince’s Lakes Town Council.
Top three priorities for the town: To ensure the town is kept safe using the police department, to ensure water rates are controlled, to help and answer problems in the community.
Philip Montarsi
Age:57
Occupation: Soybean processor in Shelby County
Education: Hamilton Southeastern; Indiana University
Previous political offices: None
Top three priorities for the town: Learn the process and contribute to the town
Greg Nelson
Age: 57
Occupation: Retired Franklin firefighter
Education: Graduated from Danville High School in Danville, Illinois, and ITT Tech
Previous political office: Prince’s Lakes Town Council
Top three priorities for the town: sewer system upgrade, water system upgrade, helping the community
Jo Ellen O’Sullivan
Age: 67
Employer: Johnson Memorial Health
Occupation: Part-time worker in the registration office
Education: Jennings County High School
Previous political office: None
Top three priorities for the town: Fiscal responsibility, infrastructure maintenance and future plans, including environmental care
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Prince’s Lakes Town Council
Term: Four years
Pay: $4,200 annually
Duties: Set annual spending for the town, make policy changes and adopt new local rules and ordinances.
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