Commissioner Brad Rogers is seeking a second term as an elected County Commissioner. He currently serves as the President of the Board. Previously, Rogers served two terms as Elkhart County Sheriff from 2011 through 2018. Brad is a graduate of Goshen High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Evansville. He graduated first in his class from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield – the first member of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office to do so. Brad received the Elkhart County Commitment to Service Award in 2005 and the Circle of Corydon from the office of the Governor of Indiana in 2019. He is married to his wife Susie (who serves on the Elkhart Township Board) and has three adult children, Benjamin, Abigail, and Ethan.

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Bristol United Methodist Church, 201 S. Division St., Bristol

First Baptist Church, 53953 C.R. 17, Bristol

AMBS, Lambright Center, 3003 Benham Ave., Elkhart

Calvary United Methodist Church, 2222 W. Indiana Ave., Elkhart

Jimtown High School, 59021 C.R. 3, Elkhart

Mary Feeser Elementary, 26665 C.R. 4, Elkhart

North Side Gym, 300 Lawrence St., Elkhart

FOP No. 52 Nagy Hall, 1003 Industrial Pkwy., Elkhart

River of Life Community Church, 2626 Prairie St., Elkhart

St. James AME Church, 122 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Elkhart

Tolson Center, 1320 Benham Ave., Elkhart

Trinity on Jackson Church, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart

Osolo Township Fire Station, 24936 Buddy St., Elkhart

Granger Community Church, Elkhart Campus, 2701 E. Bristol St., Elkhart

Elkhart County Public Services, 4230 Elkhart Road, Goshen

Sugar Grove Church, 58512 Old C.R. 17, Goshen

Grace Community Church, 20076 C.R. 36, Goshen

Greencroft Community Center (restricted addresses), 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen

Maple City Chapel, 2015 Lincolnway East, Goshen

Pleasant View Church, 58529 C.R. 23, Goshen

Goshen Church of Christ, 61073 Ind. 15, Goshen

Model Elementary School, 412 S. Greene Road, Goshen

Middlebury Church of the Brethren, 507 Bristol Ave., Middlebury

Millersburg Fire Station, 500 Carriage Lane, Millersburg

First Brethren Church, 1600 N. Main St., Nappanee

New Paris Sunnyside Park Pavilion, 68546 Clinton St., New Paris

Bible Baptist Church, 205 E. Waterford St., Wakarusa

First Presbyterian Church (North 5th Street parking), 215 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen

Lincoln Center, Health Department Building, 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart

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There are minor exceptions to some of these duties, particularly if you live in Lake, Marion and St. Joseph counties, but all other counties follow the information I will give you.

The structure of county government in Indiana is separated among various officeholders to create a system of checks and balances. Power is diversified to prevent corruption and make county decision making inclusive. Of course, the ultimate authority rests with you, the voter, as important county positions are elected rather than appointed by other elected officeholders. And it needs to stay this way. Recent activity at the State House has seen a push for legislation that would make many of these positions (Commissioner, Auditor, and Sheriff to name a few) appointed or consolidated into a single officeholder, severely concentrating power. We need to continue to make sure we can elect our local county officials to hold them accountable and keep them answerable to the people.

There are 3 county commissioners, which as a whole, are called the Board of County Commissioners or Board of Commissioners. Each Commissioner is technically a representative of a district in the county. However, the entire county can vote on all the Commissioner races, not just those in the district you live in. In essence, each Commissioner is practically a representative of the entire county as they conduct business that may affect you regardless of where you live in the county.

County officials, including Commissioners, are elected to 4-year terms of office. They have unlimited terms of office. However, we know that anyone serving in an office with unlimited terms can have their term-limited by the voters by not electing them again! This is the ultimate in term limits. In 2020, two of Elkhart County’s Commissioner seats will be on the Primary ballot. Early voting starts on April 7, 2020, and the election is on May 5, 2020. In the Indiana primary election, as a voter, you must declare a party affiliation and you will receive a Republican or Democratic Party ballot. Then, those who win in the primary will be on the ballot for the General election to be held on November 3, 2020. The winners will take office on January 1, 2021.

The Board of County Commissioners is the executive and legislative branch of the county government. The Commissioners have jurisdiction over matters concerning either the exercise of regulatory (such as via ordinances) or administrative powers. In contrast, the County Council (7 elected officials which include district representatives and county at-large members) have jurisdiction over the fiscal matters. In other words, the Council has authority over who spends the money, how much is spent and where the money will come from in the budget or funds available. The Commissioners and the Council work hand-in-hand, along with all the department heads and their employees, to facilitate the business of the county.

In a future post, I will continue with the specific duties of the County Commissioners and how it can impact the public. Please give me feedback in the comments below as to whether this information is helpful. If you would like for me to address a specific issue relative to County Commissioners, please contact me.

As a Republican candidate for County Commissioner, I ask for your vote on May 5, 2020, or in early voting beginning on April 7, 2020.

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1/08/2020 – Former Republican Sheriff Brad Rogers has officially filed his candidacy for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 2. Brad was joined at the Elkhart County Courthouse by his Campaign Chair Wes Culver and his Campaign Manager Benjamin Rogers.

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? Today, I officially filed my candidacy for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 2. I value your support as we work toward the May Republican Primary Election. I look forward to serving you! ?

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