Monday, March 29, 2010

Meet your Candidates - Cedar Lake - Robert Carnahan for Town Council!


" Rob Carnahan is a mover and a shaker and I heartily endorse him for Town Council!" - AmericanVet

Name:                      Robert Hanna Carnahan
Occupation:
Ford Motor Company
                             -Retired
                             -Safety Coordinator
-Member of Ergonomic Committee,
                             -Hearing Conservation Committee,
-Hazcom Committee, and
                             - Safety Trainer of Employees, etc.
                             -Member of Local 588 United Auto Workers

Party
affiliation:              Cedar Lake Hanover Republican Club

Hometown:         Cedar Lake, Indiana

Office sought:             Cedar Lake Town Council

Previous offices held: Cedar Lake Town Council

What are your goals should you win election to public office?
*Three top campaign issue:
1.    [Streets]
2.     [Sewers-Storm-Sanitary]
3.     [Commercial and Residential Development]   

*Biggest Need for the Town and how to obtain it:
1.    Promote Commercial and Residential Development
A.  Work with The Cedar Lake Chamber of Commerce
B.   Work with The Cedar Lake Citizens of Our Community

*Cedar Lake Town Council working with Developers to Promote growth within Our Community can stimulate economic growth and jobs.    

*I am seeking this office to looking for fresh ideals and a COMMON SENSE approach to Cedar Lake Town Government.  

*The New Millennium for Cedar Lake is a Community That People wanting to
  move forward, and are PROUD TO CALL CEDAR LAKE HOME  

In an era when cutting is a way of life for government entities, how will you get your plans for the office you seek done?
Looking for fresh new ideals and communicating with others all over the United States on ways to reduce waste and better serve all our Cedar Lake Citizens.
What qualifications do you have for the office you seek?
Qualifications to serve Cedar Lake, Indiana:
Member of the Cedar Lake United Methodist Church
                   -Administrative Board President
                   -Financial Chairman
                   -Chairman of Trustees
                   -Lay Leader
                   -Sunday School Teacher
                   -Trustee
                   -Building Fund Treasurer
                   -Breakfast Chairman
                   -Administrative Board Member

Douglas Mac Arthur Parent Teacher Organization
                   -President
                   -Parliamentarian
                   -2nd Vice President
                   -Helped re-write by-laws
                   -Crown Point School Corp.  Science book Selection
                    Committee
                   -Served on advisedly Committee to the Superintendent
                   -Served on Interview Committee for:
                       -Director of Business Affairs
                       -Principal for MacArthur School
                   -Screening Committee for new Supt. of  School
                   -Operational Objectives Committee
                   -Crown Point High School Music Booster Auction

Scouting
                   -Cub master
                   -Treasurer
                   -Advancement Person
                   -Unit Commissioner
                   -Received District Award of Merit

Jaycee Awards
                   -Local Community Service Award
                   -National Outstanding Young Men of America Award

Town of Cedar Lake
                   -6 terms as Town Trustee/Council
                   -Town Board President
                   -Town Council President              
                  -Town Council Vice President
                   -Town Board Vice President
                   -Town Council Member
                   -Plan Commission
Town of Cedar Lake
                   -Member
                   -Vice President
                    -President
                   -Economic Development Commission Liaison
                   -Started “Keys to Town” give away Program
                   -In 1990, submitted application for $185, 000 in lottery funds
                   -General assembly approves application request
                   -Discussions were held in 1993 with Governor Bayh
                   -On March 28, 1994, requested to appear before a senate
                   committee to receive $100, 000
                   -My personal appearance allowed for an inquiry into the full
                   amount stated on the application
                   -During the senate meeting, the file was reviewed and showed
                    the discrepancy of the missing $85,000

Northwestern Indiana Small Cities & Towns
                   -Steering Committee for meetings held at Cedar
                    Lake with Crown Point and Lowell
                   -Member of Nomination Committee

Cedar Lake Chamber of Commerce
                   -Member
                   -Vice President
                   -Telephone calling expansion Area Committee
                   -Christmas Decorating Contest Committee
                   -Flag Day Committee
Indiana Association of Cities & Towns
                   -Insurance Committee
                   -Host Committee
                   -Attended many workshops promoting Cedar Lake
                    to other members
                   -Requested the State Legislature to change titles
                    of Town elected officials
                   -Testified before Cities & Towns House Committee
                   -The Bill was passed by the House and Senate
                    and signed into law by Governor Evan Bayh.
                    It became law July 1, 1989

Cedar Lake Summerfest Committee
                   -Chair and Member
                   -1997 Cedar Lake Citizen of the Year
Moral Welfare Committee of Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake Historical Association
                   -Board of Governors
                   -Member
Fort Wayne Historical Association
                   -Member

Cedar Lake Enhancement Association Inc.
-Member of The Executive Committee
Northwest Indiana Habitat for Humanity
-Helper
Ford Motor Company
                   -Retired
                   -Safety Coordinator and member of Ergonomic Committee,
                    Hearing Conservation Committee, Hazcom  Committee, and
                    Safety Trainer of Employees, etc.
                    Member of Local 588 United Auto Workers
CURRENT
Member of the Cedar Lake United Methodist Church
                               -Administrative Board President
                               -Breakfast Chairman
                               -Lay Leader
-Town of Cedar Lake
                               -Town Council Member
                               -Street Department Liaison
                               -Sewer Department Liaison
                             -Cedar Lake U.S. Census Complete Count
                                Committee Chair
-RDC Liaison
                               -Cedar Lake Chamber Liaison
                               -South County Committee Service Representative 
 -Lake County Solid Waste Management District
 -Member Northwest Indiana Quality of Life
 -Member of the 16 plus committee  
Cedar Lake Chamber of Commerce
                                 -Member
                                 -Vice President
                             Northwestern Indiana Regional planning Commission
                                 -Member
                             Northwestern Indiana Small Cities & Towns
                                 -Member
                             Cedar Lake Historical Association
              -President
                                 -Board of Governors
                                 -Member
                             Indiana Association of Cities & Towns
                                 -Member
          Cedar Lake Summerfest Committee
                                 -Member and Chairperson
                             Fort Wayne Historical Association
                                 -Member
                             Cedar Lake Hanover Republican Club
                                 -Member
          Ford Motor Company
                             -Retired


Your representative:
Robert Hanna Carnahan
Address: 12850 Fairbanks Street,
Post Office Box 1061
Cedar Lake, Indiana 460303
towncouncil@poeplepc.com


No comments:

Post a Comment