Monday, March 24, 2008

Karen Swales-Shell - HVL POA Candidate's Statement
Karen Swales-Shell
444 Hidden Valley Drive

I am Karen Shell. My husband Dave and I have lived in HVL for 22 years. We have 3 daughters, Christina, Deborah, and Angela. We have 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons.

I have had the privilege of serving the people of Dearborn County in various elected offices and boards. My public service credentials are as follows:

Harrison Township Trustee 1982-1986
Dearborn County Treasurer 1989-1994
Dearborn County Auditor 1995-2000
Dearborn County Commissioner (District 1) 2001-2004
Solid Waste Board 2000-2004
Past member Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau
Former member of Indiana Association of Counties
Republican Precinct Committeeman ( Lawrenceburg 8)
Former Director of Board of Juvenile Detention Center
Member of Dearborn County Credit Union
Former advisor to Dearborn County Comprehensive Plan
Past member of HVL POA Board of Directors
Board of Directors of Tri-Township Water Corp.

While in offices of auditor and commissioner I saw that HVL received 2 police cruisers for $1.00 each. Linda Estes and I worked together to make this happen.
Also while in office as Commissioner I saw that the back entrance to HVL off Georgetown Road was blacktopped and line striped. I also took care of some of the drainage problems. It had been years since anyone had addressed that issue.

I feel I have good people skills and that I want to give my talents and energy to the POA of HVL.
I also feel any major issue, i.e. incorporation, should be given back to the people to vote on it. Whereas each of us has a vested interest in HVL you should have the opportunity to express it by your vote.

My goal is to continue giving service to the residents of HVL in an honest and straight forward manner, so that they may maintain the quality of life they want and deserve.

If you have questions or want to discuss issues, my number is 812 537-4343.

Karen Shell

32 comments:

Anonymous said...

Go, Karen!!!

You'll do a great job for the HVL residents!

Anonymous said...

i wish you was back as commissioner what they got and what they have running the county is the biggest bunch of bullshit they killing the county and .. bright

Anonymous said...

"...what they got and what they have running the county is the biggest bunch of..."

Now...now...Mr. Maxwell and his underlings only need at least a 3 or 4 to 1 ratio of our county politicians in their corner in order for them to make a profit...

...don't try to take that away from them...

...you would not want your tax dollar payed for county attorney going postal on you if you should try to interfere with Mr. Maxwell's profits...

...would you?

Anonymous said...

i am sorry you scared me sorry sorry but the truth hurts.

Anonymous said...

"but the truth hurts"

And the truth will really start hurting come May and after November for the Maxwell/Ewbank bullying development complex.

Anonymous said...

sorry karen iam not going or trying to highjack your web page not going to anwser the butt head good luck..

Anonymous said...

Vote for Karen, let there be a resurgence of candidates in this County, at all levels of government, that respect everyone and not just the politically connected few.

Anonymous said...

i wish you was back as commissioner what they got and what they have running the county is the biggest bunch of bullshit they killing the county and .. bright

Thanks, Bubba Gump.

Anonymous said...

HVL should be happy to have a candidate of Shell's caliber and experience.

Anonymous said...

HVL should be happy to have a candidate of Shell's caliber and experience.

Anonymous said...

We at HVL NEED a new PRESIDENT

VOTE FOR KAREN SHELL FOR PRESIDENT

she is more than quailified, She
is just what the doctor ordered.
If she can be a Commissioner, she shour can become the BEST LEADER
HVL could ever dream of!!!!!!!!!!!

DO RIGHT BY HVL VOTE FOR STRONG

LEADERSHIP, SHE WILL PROTECT OUR

VALLEY, AND CLEAN UP ANY WRONG

DOINGS.. THANKS FOR RUNNING YOU

HAVE MY VOTE AND 54 OF MY FRIENDS.

Anonymous said...

Karen Shell FOR HVL PRESIDENT. SHE WILL TAKE A STAND, AND SERVE THE PEOPLE, LIKE NO ONE CAN. KAREN SHELL IS A GIVER AND NOT A TAKER, AND AS A REIDENT I CAN TRULY SAY SHE GIVES WITH GREAT JOY.

Anonymous said...

VOTE FOR KAREN AND VELLA. WHAT A TEAM.

Anonymous said...

IT`S TIME FOR A CHANGE. YOUR BROTHER JOHN SWALES WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOU, AND I KNOW HE IS LOOKING DOWN FROM HEAVEN WITH A BIG SMILE, SAYING GO KAREN.

Anonymous said...

KAREN, ALPINE DRIVE LOVES YOU. COUNT ON OUR VOTES, AND MANY MORE.

Anonymous said...

KAREN`S CREDENTIALS ARE OUTSTANDING. SHE COULD RUN HVL SINGLE HANDED. LETS VOTE PEOPLE. WHAT ARE, YOU WANTING ON. GET YOUR VOTE IN FOR KAREN SHELL.

Anonymous said...

VOTE FOR VELLA & KAREN, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE WE CAN TRUST.

Anonymous said...

KAREN HICKORY AND GREENTREE LOVE, YOU AS WELL. PEOPLE GET YOUR VOTES IN. VELLA` CREDENTIALS ARE OUTSTANDING TOO. LETS PUT THEM ON THE BOARD. THEY ARE FOR THE PEOPLE, OF HVL. VOTE!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

WHAT CAN I SAY, KAREN TELLS IT LIKE IT IS. NOT WANT YOU WANT TO HEAR, BUT WHAT YOU NEED TO HEAR. GET YOUR VOTES IN FOR KAREN, YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID.

Anonymous said...

HONESTY, INTEGRITY, THAT`S KAREN SHELL. SHE STAND ON WHAT IS RIGHT. VOTE PEOPLE.

Anonymous said...

WE LOVE, ARE PRIVATE COMMUNITY, AND WE WANT IT TO SAY THAT WAY. SO VOTE FOR KAREN AND VELLA. WHAT MORE CAN I SAY. VOTE THESE GALS IN PEOPLE!!!!!

Anonymous said...

YES I DO WANT TO STAY PRIVATE. KAREN AND VELLA YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN. MY VOTE IS IN THE MAIL.

Anonymous said...

Ethics is the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation.

Vote for KAREN SHELL and VELLA REIMAN!!!

They will be ethical and responsible leaders for Hidden Valley Lake.

Anonymous said...

I WAS GOING TO WAIT AND VOTE AFTER THE MEET THE CANDIDATE NIGHT, BUT AFTER SEEING KAREN AND VELLA`S CREDENTIALS THEY HAVE MY VOTE.

Anonymous said...

We need someone who is intelligent and has the best interest of Hidden Valley Lake at heart. Someone who can turn visions into reality and lead with integrity, morality and a steady sense of right and wrong.
Karen Shell and
Vella Reiman are the two I will be voting for!!!

Anonymous said...

Without a shadow of a doubt, I will 100% support Karen Shell and her leadership in HVL! I am certain Karen will ALWAYS do the right thing for our community. She IS the honest, straight forward person she says she is. Karen, you've got my vote!

Anonymous said...

LEADERSHIP IS THE KEY WORD. KAREN WELCOME BACK. YOU HAVE MY VOTE.

Anonymous said...

I HAVE HEARD ENOUGH FROM THE OTHER SIDE. KAREN AND VELLA HAS MY VOTE!!!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like the two faces of Karen
Vella you have my vote only Vella

Anonymous said...

I HAVE LIVED IN HVL FOR MANY YEARS AND I PLAN ON STAYING HERE, IF WE HAVE NEW LEADERSHIP. I AM A WIDOW AND KAREN HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME. KAREN AND VELLA HAVE MY VOTE.

Anonymous said...

VOTED FOR KAREN EVERYTIME SHE RAN FOR OFFICE, AND I WILL THIS TIME AS WELL.

Anonymous said...

KAREN, WELCOME BACK. YOU WILL DO THE RIGHT THING FOR ALL HVL RESIDENTS. COUNT ON MY VOTE.