Johnson receives Republican nod
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
with reports from Whitley News Network partner BuscoVoice.com
Registered Republican voters turned out Monday for the Churubusco Town Convention to hear two candidates vying for the clerk-treasurer nomination -- the right to run as a Republican on the November ballot.
Candidates Geri Johnson and Melissa Tigner were each given five minutes to speak to the group, explaining their backgrounds and qualifications for the position.
Johnson, the incumbent, spoke first, citing her past experience and the effort she’s taken to learn more about the job.
“I’ve taken every class I can to learn as much as I can about this job. It’s not something you learn in a year or two,” Johnson said.
Tigner explained to the crowd that her 11 years of work experience and her passion for the town of Churubusco would make her a good candidate for the position.
“I love this town. I grew up here,” Tigner said.
In the end, Johnson won the nomination 19-10.
Johnson's name will now appear on the November ballot along with Democratic candidate Madalyn Sade-Bartl.