(La Porte County, IN) - There’s unrest within the La Porte County Republican Party just over two months before the November election. Lisa Pierzakowski has resigned as vice-chairperson of the party.

 

Pierzakowski, the popular Center Township Trustee, said her decision Wednesday came after discussions with various party members. She gave no specifics for stepping down but indicated it had to do with her conscience and, perhaps, the actions of some party members.

 

“My personal moral compass has no grey areas. I have voiced my opinion on several issues. However, my concerns have not been resolved,” Pierzakowski said.

She added, “I am a proud and ethical Republican, and I believe it is up to us all to raise the bar on the methods we use to communicate our platform for the betterment of our community.”

 

Her decision came several days after campaign signs stating “Dump Sheila, Fire Friedman” started rising. The signs refer to La Porte County Commissioner Sheila Matias and La Porte County Attorney Shaw Friedman and contain images of their faces. Matias and Friedman are members of the Democratic Party.

 

The political signs, costing more than $1,200, were paid for with an in-kind donation by the La Porte County Republican Party. The contribution was from Republican and La Porte County Auditor Tim Stabosz, who’s had an ongoing, sometimes volatile, dispute with Friedman and LaPorte County Commission President Matias.

 

Sources suggested that several more moderate party members were upset about the signs.