Dear Voters,

My name is Mike Goebel and I am running for re-election for one of three At-Large seats on the Vanderburgh County Council. I have truly enjoyed my first term and pledge to continue to represent Vanderburgh County residents to the best of my ability. I look forward to dealing with the new challenges that face our local government. I will continue to be open to your concerns, suggestions, and vision.

I am a lifelong resident of Vanderburgh County and a graduate of Mater Dei High School. While holding a full time night shift job, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies in 1974 from USI. I received my Master's degree in History in 1978 from Indiana State University. My daughter, Mackenzie, attends Indiana University's Kelly School of Business and my son, Zachary, is a freshman at Murray State University. We love our community and are proud to call Vanderburgh County home.

I truly enjoy, as I have for many years, teaching government classes at Mater Dei High School, where I have also served as Social Studies Chairman for 17 years. I have also been fortunate to coach state championship teams in the sports of wrestling and football. As an educator, I feel strongly that the County Council should partner with other governmental entities to support the continued growth and development of all levels of our local educational systems. This commitment will benefit our community by attracting business as well as retaining and inviting new residents.

With the long-awaited construction of I-69 now underway, our county must take progressive steps to ensure that long-term development meets the interests of our community, provides sound economic growth with good paying jobs and protects our fragile environment. Infrastructure improvements must allow our residents to travel safely and efficiently throughout our community.

Our government, especially in these difficult economic times, must protect the taxpayers from unnecessary expenditures while providing the best services possible. Having served on the County Council, I understand how the system works. My votes have been cast with the best interests of the Vanderburgh County taxpayers in mind. I will continue to provide a strong and stable voice for the residents of Vanderburgh County.

Please vote for me, Mike Goebel, in the general election on November 4, 2008.

Sincerely,

Mike Goebel Candidate for Vanderburgh County Council At-Large