GOSHEN PAC
Our Mission
To support public officials with the foresight and political will to make our vision of Goshen's future a reality.
Our Vision for Goshen
Goshen will be a regional center for creativity, from entrepreneurial to artistic. An atmosphere of tolerance and respect will fuel a sustainable, diverse economy through this century and beyond. This requires an excellent school system, rich cultural life, healthy environment, safe attractive neighborhoods, vibrant downtown and smart community planning.
Who We Are
We are a coalition of pastors, educators, students, retirees, factory workers, businesspeople, healthcare providers and other Goshen residents who were energized by the Civil Rights Amendment rejected by Goshen's City Council in September, 2009, and are now working hard to make our mission and vision a reality.
How we will accomplish our mission
- increase voter turnout, particularly in city elections, with voter registration and get out the vote drives
- educate voters about candidates' positions, donors and voting records through a publicly accessible website
- encourage candidates to run for local office by connecting them with donors and volunteers through sponsored events and the website
How we will spend funds raised
We will not make donations directly to candidates, nor will we support one political party over another. PAC funds will support:
- this website, including a database of donor and voting records on all candidates running
- community organizers and a get out the vote drive
- special events for candidates to introduce them to voters and to connect them with donors and volunteers
GET INVOLVED 
We're just starting to get organized. In the meantime, here are some simple ways you can join the effort:
Make a donation
Donations are not tax deductible and over $100 are public record. You can donate below with a credit card or mail a check to:
Goshen PAC
118 E. Washington St.
Goshen, IN 46528
Vote!
We have state and federal elections in 2010 and the next city elections in 2011. Learn about the candidates and vote early or vote on election day.
We'll have lots of info on candidates on this site to help out.
Volunteer for a Candidate
Running for office takes lots of time, something many candidates are short on with their full time jobs and busy schedules. They need your help -- canvassing, contacting voters, staying organized. We'll have more information in the future on how to volunteer for candidates and for Goshen PAC.
Paid for by Goshen PAC, an Indiana and Elkhart County-registered Political Action Committee. Executive Committee members include Michelle Marquis, Maggie Miller, Eric Kanagy, Karl Shelly, Barb Swartley, Kalaine Fields, Val Collins and Karen Jacob.