Appointees Needed for 2019 Starke County Boards, Commissions

Posted on December 10, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI

The Starke County Commissioners are looking for interested, qualified candidates to fill several vacancies on boards and commissions in 2019.

Two commissioner appointments are needed for the Starke County Regular Drainage Board and the Kankakee Iroquois Regional Plan Commission while representatives are needed for the Innkeepers Tax/Visitors Association Board and one ex-offender appointment to the Starke County Community Corrections Board.

The commissioners will also appoint two people to the P.T.A.B.O.A. Board while a Democratic appointee is needed on the Aviation Board. One Republican will be appointed by the commissioners to the Alcoholic Beverage Board while a Republican and Democrat are needed to fill seats on the Starke County Hospital Community Board.

One Democratic appointee will fill a spot on the Starke County Plan Commission as well as a Township Trustee. Two Democratic appointees are sought for the Starke County Health Board.

The Starke County Council will appoint a library board member and a candidate for the P.T.A.B.O.A. Board. The council members will also appoint a Democratic representative to the Starke County Alcoholic Beverage Board.

Those interested in filling these vacancies may submit a letter of interest by Friday, Dec. 28 at end of the business day to the Starke County Commissioners, c/o the Starke County Auditor, 53 E. Mound St. in Knox. The same address applies for any Starke County Council appointments.

Currently seated board members may be given preference for a subsequent term.

A link to a list of complete list of boards and commissions, as well as Indiana code, can be found here.