Dynamic Duo: Locke and Buttigieg
Last night local Democrats were introduced to two young men who are working together in pursuit of the offices of State auditor and State treasurer, and they look forward to coordinating with each other in office, hopefully with a Democratic Secretary of State. Sam Locke (left in picture), the candidate for auditor, says he wants to bring transparency to the auditors's office so that citizens can see how the state is spending its money; he argues that this is virtually impossible now. He also notes that many of the state's outsourced providers have no contract with the state, so arrangements are lacking in transparency. Pete Buttigieg (pronounced "Boot-a-judge"), candidate for treasurer, wants to help the state invest its money in labor intensive areas that will create jobs in Indiana and create standards for banks that hold state money.
Both candidates recognize that voters don't care much about the offices they're running for but do care about the economic issues those offices are involved in. Are the offices winnable by Democrats in this election cycle? These candidates think so. Last time both offices were lost by only a few percentage points, which translates into only three or four vote swings in every precinct. They think the public's anger is aimed at incumbents and that candidates offering a fresh approach will do well.
These are bright, qualified candidates who are committed to serving the public. They help voters see the importance and the excitement of the offices they aspire to. Learn more about auditor candidate Sam Locke at www.SaveWithSam.org and treasurer candidate Pete Buttigieg at www.peteforindiana.com.