NE Indiana News

Gary Leatherman, incumbent President of the Noble County Board of Commissioners, is seeking the Republican nomination for re-election to his seat representing District 2. The primary election will be held on May 7.

As the News Sun reported, Leatherman is running for re-election in the GOP primary against Nick Busche.

In 2002, Leatherman, who served as an Indiana State Trooper for 28 years, was elected Noble County Sheriff. He held the position for eight years before being elected to the Noble County Council, according to KPC News.

Per KPC News, after graduating from Central Noble High School in 1970, Leatherman enlisted in the Army National Guard, where he served for six years. Leatherman credited his "strong sense of duty" for his decision to enlist.

In a press release, RED PAC Chief Strategist Charlie Kolean endorsed Leatherman, saying he was a candidate that "[shares] our values of supporting private property rights, championing fiscal responsibility, and tirelessly working towards enhancing government transparency." Kolean said that Leatherman "[reflects] the conservative ideals that guide our efforts in rural economic development.”

According to the Indiana County Commissioners, the county board of commissioners acts as the executive body of the county and shares legislative duties with the county council. The board of commissioners has the authority to pass ordinances in a number of broad areas, including supervising road and bridge construction and maintenance, developing programs to cultivate economic progress, auditing and authorizing disbursements for the county, and appointing members to serve on various boards, commissions, and committees. The commission is made up of three members, each representing one district, who are elected to four-year terms.