On February 26, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced nearly $1.2M in state tax credits have been awarded to a project proposed by the City of Jasper and Miller-Valentine of Dayton, Ohio. The tax credits will be combined with $500,000 of city funds and over $10M of private investment to create 67 workforce apartments in a portion […]
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New Life for An Old Factory!
February 27th, 2015 -
Volunteers of all kinds welcome
February 10th, 2015One of the key elements to my election as Mayor of Jasper in 2011 was a wonderful group of volunteers. So, let me start this blog with an invitation to be a part of my campaign for re-election. We need people for all kinds of work and we need them now through Primary Election Day, May […]
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So it begins…
January 12th, 2015On Wednesday, January 7 – the first day of the filing period – Deena and I walked to the Dubois County Courthouse to begin my campaign for re-election as Mayor of Jasper. With this action, we add a new dimension to our lives and we look forward to it. Jasper has become an even better […]
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Looking Back…Looking Ahead
December 21st, 2014“Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change.” – Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur Today is a good day to contemplate those community elements which brought us to 2015. As Mayor of Jasper one of the key contributors to where we are today is our 2010 Comprehensive Plan. In the Summary […]
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Forever Grateful
October 19th, 2014As we prepare for the 2015 Seitz for Mayor campaign the adage “time flies” is certainly true. It seems like yesterday when I last posted my THANK YOU message for the 2011 campaign. Since then we have moved this great vessel, named Jasper, into fresh waters and now we’re focused on our new journey. Reflecting […]
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The Day After
November 9th, 2011
Today’s blog contains a simple message: THANK YOU Thanks to all who voted for me and the 15,000 citizens I now represent. Thanks to all those who supported the campaign in any way. Most of all, thanks to my daughters and their families who sacrificed much, yet remained steadfast and committed. This is my foundation. […]
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SEITZ the Day November 8
November 4th, 2011
The headline of today’s blog is a call to action. On Tuesday, November 8th, let’s Seize the…no, make that SEITZ the DAY. When you cast your vote I ask you to remember my key points of emphasis: Jobs We must grow our economy by helping to sustain existing employers and creating diverse partnerships with industries […]
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A Letter to Jasper Voters
October 27th, 2011
The following letter was published in The Herald on October 27, 2011 A Letter from the Seitz for Mayor Campaign October 27, 2011 Dear Jasper Voters: On October 12, I participated in the Jasper Mayoral Forum. The purpose of this advertisement is to reiterate what I publicly stated that evening and along the campaign trail […]
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Gospel or Gossip?
October 22nd, 2011
I have long shared my amazement about how fast gossip travels compared to gospel; how quickly rumors and distortions spread when the truth is right there. So, let’s look at a several truths from my campaign for Mayor of Jasper which I publicly stated at the recent Jasper Mayoral Forum: + I have made no […]
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Vision Delivers Value
October 14th, 2011
I receive many voter inquiries about what I do for a living. Understanding my line of work is a bit different, I often reply that I deliver methods for improving organizations and the people in them. As a side benefit, this expertise gives me a stage in front of groups. Some call this professional speaking. […]
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