HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-2023 Press Release Statement From Councilman Henry Davis. Jr. I Filed in C1,,rk s Office
cal, MACE > FEB 15 2123 1t
1865 DAWN M. JONES
CITY CLEFIK,SOUTH BEND,IN
Henry Davis, JR.
2nd District Council Member
FROM: COUNCILMEMBER HENRY DAVIS,JR.
SUBJECT: STATEMENT FROM COUNCILMEMBER HENRY DAVIS,JR
DATE: WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 15,2023
CONTACT: COUNCILMEMBER HENRY DAVIS,JR.,
HDAVIS@SOUTHBENDIN.GOV,574-300-5241
(South Bend,IN)—Today, the Election Board will commence a meeting for Mr. Bruce Mitchell,
who is candidate for the 6th district Common Council race. Last week,Mike Kruk,a retired elected
official of Saint Joseph County filed a challenge with the Election Board. He is contesting Mr.
Bruce Mitchell's candidacy based on a state law that is managed locally.
"My office is extremely happy with the attention that our local races are garnering. People of all
ages, races and colors are participating on both sides of the aisle. It's only when South Bend
becomes the city for everyone when everyone has the opportunity to participate,"says Councilman
Davis.
The Indiana state law requires two primary votes before an individual can participate in any
contest.The Indiana state law has given control to the local parties,Republican and Democrat,and
the local party chairman has the prerogative to sign off on any candidate they desire.
Mr. Bruce Mitchell is seeking office for the first time as a Democrat candidate. He is a product of
South Bend schools, small business owner and Army combat veteran.
Councilman, Henry Davis Jr.
2" District, City of South Bend, Indiana
###
227 W.Jefferson Blvd.Rm.441 Office: (574)235-5983 FAX: (574)235-9173
County-City Building South Bend,IN Voicemail: (574)235-5983 TDD: (574)235-5567
46601-1830 Email:.HDAVIS@SOUTHBENDIN.GOV