Upcoming Programs

August 23rd Regular Committee Meeting Topic is “Property Taxes – Follow-up to the June Meeting”. August 23rd at 9:00am at the Parke County Fairground Extension Office Conference Room.

September 13th Regular Committee Meeting Topic to be announced

Welcome

This is the official website of the Parke County Non-Partisan Committee on Political Education (COPE). The purpose of the Parke County COPE is to:

• Educate members of the committee and other interested Parke County citizens and property owners about the functions and duties of township, county and state government units and locally elected officials.
• Inform the public about the positions of the office holders and candidates on issues affecting our community.
• Compare these positions to the Goals and Objectives of the Parke County Comprehensive Plan Adopted March 2007.
• Evaluate the Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform report “Streamlining Local Government”.  Educate members and others on its impact on Parke County.
• Provide information to evaluate candidates for local offices.

Please explore the website to learn more about the Parke County political issues.

2008 Primary Results

The  Parke County 2008 Primary unofficial results were released by the Parke County Clerk on Tuesday after the polls closed.  Click here to view the Results.

Websites for the Week

The topic for the July 26th Parke County COPE meeting was presented by Mike Eslinger, Parke County Sheriff. Sheriff Eslinger talked about issues facing the sheriff's office. Read the Meeting Minutes to learn more Link to Meeting Minutes.

 

Quick Fact of the week

The Parke County Non-Partisan Committee on Political Education will hold a meeting on “Property Taxes – Follow-up to the June Meeting”. This event will be held on August 23rd at 9:00am at the Parke County Fairground Extension Office Conference Room. This meeting will provide a forum where you can ask questions about your Property Taxes, and even if you are happy with this year’s tax rate you can discuss what can be done to improve your position. Mark Spelbring from the Parke County Extension Office will be presenting information concerning the impact of the new State Property Tax Legislation. Commissioner Jim Meece with discuss the impact of the Property Tax Legislation, and Revenues on the County Government from the Commissioner’s perspective. Katie Potter from the Parke County Assessor’s Office will be discussing the Assessment System. County Treasurer Mary Alice Gregg will be speaking to Tax Bills and the information contained on them.

Please note: The purpose of this meeting is to better understand the Property Tax System. It is not a session to complain about your assessments, or tax bills. Please take you concerns to the County Assessor’s Office through the Appeals Process.