(La Porte County, IN) - An opening on the La Porte County Council will likely be filled during a meeting of the Republican caucus later this month. 

 

Councilman Mike Rosenbaum is vacating his District 4 seat on the seven member panel to become La Porte County Auditor on January 1 after he was elected in November. A caucus of Republican precinct committeemen from District 4 will meet December 28th to elect his replacement.  The caucus will start at 10 a.m. at the La Porte County Complex.

 

La Porte County Republican Party Chairman Allen Stevens said he believes there could be as many as 10 candidates for the open seat because of high interest in that position.

 

“I expect, at this point, maybe upwards of 10 people putting their name in the hat for the race,” he said.

 

Whoever is chosen will serve the remaining two years left on Rosenbaum’s term.

 

To be eligible to run for the open council seat, a candidate must have voted Republican in the last two primaries and reside in District 4. Stevens said all candidates must submit a completed and notarized Form CEB-5 to him by 10 a.m. on December 25.  Anyone interested in the position can contact Stevens with any questions at (219) 380-4965.