Dijkstra files her candidacy for sheriff and announces campaign team
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010
GOSHEN — Julie Dijkstra officially filed her candidacy with election officials this morning in her bid to be the next Elkhart County Sheriff. She also has named her campaign chairman and treasurer, both of whom are familiar and respected individuals in this community.
For her chairman, Dijkstra has selected Todd Sullivan. He is president of Elkhart-based Jet Technologies Inc., an important supplier of materials for many transportation-related industries, including marine, mass transit and recreational vehicles. Sullivan has past success in the role of chairman, overseeing winning county races in both 2002 and ‘06.
Dijkstra has picked Cathy Bartow of Goshen to be committee treasurer. Bartow served two terms as Elkhart County’s elected treasurer from 1997-2004. Prior to her time in office, Bartow worked with Dijkstra at the sheriff’s department and achieved the rank of captain.
“Todd and Cathy are longtime friends, as well as great advisers. They will fill critical roles to make this campaign successful,” Dijkstra said. “But they are not alone. During the past year, we’ve been able to count on a large number of volunteers who really make this effort move forward. These are the people who help get walkers in parades, talk to their friends and neighbors, maintain our Web site, and stuff envelopes. We couldn’t have gotten this far without them, and we cannot win without their continued support.”
The Republican primary will take place May 4.
Dijkstra, a Republican, has been chief deputy and the leader of day-to-day operations at the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department since 2003. For the past 16 years, she has served in the administrations of three sheriffs, overseeing training, legal compliance and personnel matters. She became a police officer in 1986 after starting her career as a jail officer.
Dijkstra stated a sheriff cannot be focused on a single issue, and her credentials make her the most qualified candidate to seek the office.
“As sheriff, I will continue to work for safe neighborhoods, secure facilities and quality services,” she said.
Dijkstra is a lifelong resident of Nappanee and has a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. She is an elder at Grace Point Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Nappanee, and a board member with Safe Kids Elkhart County, Salvation Army of Goshen and the Elkhart Area Career Center public safety committee.
She is married and has three sons.
Residents will find more information about Dijkstra and where she stands on issues at julieforsheriff.com.
GOSHEN — Julie Dijkstra officially filed her candidacy with election officials this morning in her bid to be the next Elkhart County Sheriff. She also has named her campaign chairman and treasurer, both of whom are familiar and respected individuals in this community.For her chairman, Dijkstra has selected Todd Sullivan. He is president of Elkhart-based Jet Technologies Inc., an important supplier of materials for many transportation-related industries, including marine, mass transit and recreational vehicles. Sullivan has past success in the role of chairman, overseeing winning county races in both 2002 and ‘06.
Dijkstra has picked Cathy Bartow of Goshen to be committee treasurer. Bartow served two terms as Elkhart County’s elected treasurer from 1997-2004. Prior to her time in office, Bartow worked with Dijkstra at the sheriff’s department and achieved the rank of captain.
“Todd and Cathy are longtime friends, as well as great advisers. They will fill critical roles to make this campaign successful,” Dijkstra said. “But they are not alone. During the past year, we’ve been able to count on a large number of volunteers who really make this effort move forward. These are the people who help get walkers in parades, talk to their friends and neighbors, maintain our Web site, and stuff envelopes. We couldn’t have gotten this far without them, and we cannot win without their continued support.”
The Republican primary will take place May 4.
Dijkstra, a Republican, has been chief deputy and the leader of day-to-day operations at the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department since 2003. For the past 16 years, she has served in the administrations of three sheriffs, overseeing training, legal compliance and personnel matters. She became a police officer in 1986 after starting her career as a jail officer.
Dijkstra stated a sheriff cannot be focused on a single issue, and her credentials make her the most qualified candidate to seek the office.
“As sheriff, I will continue to work for safe neighborhoods, secure facilities and quality services,” she said.
Dijkstra is a lifelong resident of Nappanee and has a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. She is an elder at Grace Point Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Nappanee, and a board member with Safe Kids Elkhart County, Salvation Army of Goshen and the Elkhart Area Career Center public safety committee.
She is married and has three sons.
Residents will find more information about Dijkstra and where she stands on issues at julieforsheriff.com.
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