(La Porte County, IN) - The process has started for filling a seat vacated by the death of a local official.  The La Porte County Democrat Party has scheduled a caucus.

 

Precinct committee members from Coolspring Township will meet for the caucus to elect a replacement for Jackie Atwater.  The 69-year old Atwater was Coolspring Township Trustee when she died last week.

 

The caucus is scheduled for May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Michigan City Police Department, said La Porte Couinty Democrat Party Chairman Dr. Vidya Kora.  Anyone interested in seeking the position of Coolspring Trustee must have their letter  and a CEB 5 form in Dr. Vidya Kora’s hands at 105 Woodside Dr.  Michigan City, IN 46360.

 

All required documents must be presented to Kora no later than May 23 at 6:00 p.m., which is 72 hours prior to the election, Kora said.