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Erin Collins Platform
SUPPORTING CHESTERTON SMALL BUSINESS
FINDING CREATIVE WAYS TO FUND PROJECTS
FINDING CREATIVE WAYS TO FUND PROJECTS
Erin loves to visit small businesses in Chesterton like Red Cup Cafe. She wants to help small business flourish. Revitalizing the downtown area to ensure there is parking available for everyone to frequent those businesses is a top priority. Erin wants to work with the businesses to ensure they are heard, and that any issues that arise ar
Erin loves to visit small businesses in Chesterton like Red Cup Cafe. She wants to help small business flourish. Revitalizing the downtown area to ensure there is parking available for everyone to frequent those businesses is a top priority. Erin wants to work with the businesses to ensure they are heard, and that any issues that arise are worked out to benefit the town and the business owner. Creating more parking for customers will help support the downtown economy, while pushing for a quiet zone will increase quality of life, and help businesses to get the most out of the downtown location.
FINDING CREATIVE WAYS TO FUND PROJECTS
FINDING CREATIVE WAYS TO FUND PROJECTS
FINDING CREATIVE WAYS TO FUND PROJECTS
Currently, there are plans for a Coffee Creek improvement project, which aims to create an event space for concerts, establish a walking path, and much more. However, as we all know, our park department budget is limited, posing an ongoing challenge for funding. To tackle this, Erin proposes the formation of a park foundation, harnessing
Currently, there are plans for a Coffee Creek improvement project, which aims to create an event space for concerts, establish a walking path, and much more. However, as we all know, our park department budget is limited, posing an ongoing challenge for funding. To tackle this, Erin proposes the formation of a park foundation, harnessing the support and resources of our incredible residents. By forming a foundation, we can engage the community in fundraising efforts to make these park projects possible. Just like Valpo, which boasts numerous stunning parks, we need to tap into our residents' willingness to help.
SUPPORTING WORKERS
FINDING CREATIVE WAYS TO FUND PROJECTS
CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE CHESTERTON
Erin is the daughter of a retired Steelworker from local 12775, and the wife of a union Sheet Metal Worker out of local 20. She attended her first march for solidarity when she was 12 years old with her dad. She supports all workers and wants to make sure they are compensated with a fair wage, and benefits. Erin believes that ALL tax-paye
Erin is the daughter of a retired Steelworker from local 12775, and the wife of a union Sheet Metal Worker out of local 20. She attended her first march for solidarity when she was 12 years old with her dad. She supports all workers and wants to make sure they are compensated with a fair wage, and benefits. Erin believes that ALL tax-payer funded projects in Chesterton, and even those not tax-payer funded should be awarded to contractors who have the best training, and highest safety standards. This is why Erin supports an R.B.O (Responsible Bidder Ordinance) Implimenting an R.B.O would ensure Chesterton projects are completed with the highest trained workers. While supporting small businesses in our community is important to have a thriving town, supporting local unions is also incredibly important to our town. Unions and their workers are the backbone of our community. Supporting them, is supporting our community.
CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE CHESTERTON
CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE CHESTERTON
CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE CHESTERTON
Erin firmly believes that Chesterton should be a welcoming and inclusive community, where everyone feels valued and respected. When we faced acts of vandalism targeting the LGBTQIA community, it was essential to take a stand. Erin presented a resolution to the town council, requesting that June be officially recognized as Pride month. The
Erin firmly believes that Chesterton should be a welcoming and inclusive community, where everyone feels valued and respected. When we faced acts of vandalism targeting the LGBTQIA community, it was essential to take a stand. Erin presented a resolution to the town council, requesting that June be officially recognized as Pride month. The resolution was successfully passed, sending a resounding message that Chesterton is an accepting and inclusive society. We will not tolerate hate and discrimination in our town.
BEING A REPRESENTATIVE
CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE CHESTERTON
SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS
Erin knows the value of knowledge. She loves to learn, and wants to use her knowledge to help build Chesterton into a town that works for everyone! That's why she is running for this position. Help her help you.
Erin ran to be a state delegate, and was elected. She has learned how the democratic process works, and is a representative he
Erin knows the value of knowledge. She loves to learn, and wants to use her knowledge to help build Chesterton into a town that works for everyone! That's why she is running for this position. Help her help you.
Erin ran to be a state delegate, and was elected. She has learned how the democratic process works, and is a representative her community. She helped to start the Duneland Democratic Committee and serves as Vice Chair currently. Her goals are to teach others what she has learned, and garner more community involvement.
SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS
CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE CHESTERTON
SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS
Erin has been a part of this community for many years, working tirelessly to make it a better place. Erin supports a strong public school system that values our teachers and support staff. Making sure we offer competitive salaries, and allowing our teachers to be inclusive and support their students is of high importance. Erin stands up f
Erin has been a part of this community for many years, working tirelessly to make it a better place. Erin supports a strong public school system that values our teachers and support staff. Making sure we offer competitive salaries, and allowing our teachers to be inclusive and support their students is of high importance. Erin stands up for what she believes is right. If a teacher displaying a rainbow can lead to a child feeling comfortable to confide in them....they should be allowed. Making sure we keep public funds in public education is a MUST! As a Councilwoman in Chesterton she will maintain an open line communication with the school board, and parents. Creating open discussion and transparency throughout.
CREATING A ROBUST HOUSING MARKET
CREATING A ROBUST HOUSING MARKET
CREATING A ROBUST HOUSING MARKET
Erin wants to encourage other community minded people to come and live in Chesterton. Enticing teachers and other public servants to buy their homes in Chesterton is also important to our community. Making sure that we have affordable housing in our beautiful town is what makes that happen. When Erin, and her husband Tommy bought their fi
Erin wants to encourage other community minded people to come and live in Chesterton. Enticing teachers and other public servants to buy their homes in Chesterton is also important to our community. Making sure that we have affordable housing in our beautiful town is what makes that happen. When Erin, and her husband Tommy bought their first home, they knew it had to be in Chesterton. Erin wants to make that dream a reality for others who want to become invested in our community.
STANDING UP FOR WOMENS RIGHTS
CREATING A ROBUST HOUSING MARKET
CREATING A ROBUST HOUSING MARKET
Erin has been standing up for womens rights since she has been able to walk. She went to Indianapolis when SB1 was being discussed and she marched the capitol. She supports the right of women to have bodily autonomy.
OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE
CREATING A ROBUST HOUSING MARKET
OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE
Erin has the utmost respect for our law enforcement officers. She knows they are who protect and serve our beautiful town. They are fighting against an epidemic of opiod addiction. Erin has been personally affected by this disease and understands the fight they take on daily. This is why she spoke up at the ARPA council meeting for more s
Erin has the utmost respect for our law enforcement officers. She knows they are who protect and serve our beautiful town. They are fighting against an epidemic of opiod addiction. Erin has been personally affected by this disease and understands the fight they take on daily. This is why she spoke up at the ARPA council meeting for more services to be made available for those suffering with addiction. She wants to make the resources that are currently available more known to those who need it. She also wants to make sure our men and women in blue have the resources they need to keep them safe and get them back home every night.
SUPPORTING OUR FIREFIGHTERS
SUPPORTING OUR FIREFIGHTERS
OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE
Erin understands the risks our Chesterton firefighters take every time that alarm goes off. Making sure they have the equipment they need, and are being compensated at a fair wage is important. Pride and dedication are on the patch for what they give to our town, the very least we can give back is what they need. If that means we need to
Erin understands the risks our Chesterton firefighters take every time that alarm goes off. Making sure they have the equipment they need, and are being compensated at a fair wage is important. Pride and dedication are on the patch for what they give to our town, the very least we can give back is what they need. If that means we need to start looking at the future of the CFD and what that looks like, then that is what we need to do.
Endorsements
"As a proud Democrat and the Representative for Indiana's First Congressional District, I am grateful for all of the Democratic nominees putting forth their ideas and efforts to run for local office in 2023, including Erin Collins for Chesterton Town Council. As a former Township Trustee, I know the value of local elected officials and I look forward to continuing to work to uphold our Democratic
State Senator Rodney Pol Jr
State Representative Pat Boy
State Representative Chuck Moseley
"I'm providing my official endorsement for Erin Collins for Chesterton Town Council. As a public servant for many years, I know how important it is to have strong elected officials to stand up for Chesterton. I can attest to Erin's character and her strong commitment to building a better future for our town. This is why I am supporting her candidacy for Chesterton Town Council."
-Sharon Darnell, Ch
Chesterton Town Councilman Dane Lafita
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