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MUNSTER — Democratic candidates claimed victory on election night, flipping the script for the predominantly Republican-controlled council.
Democrats Kenneth Schoon and Steve Tulowitzki are the apparent winners of two of Munster's council seats.
"This is very significant," Tulowitzki said. "For the past 16 years there has been single-party control over the Town Council and clerk-treasurer's office. This is a historic event and I think it will serve the people of Munster to have more equal representation on their council."
Schoon, of Ward 1, was in the lead by a small margin against Republican Richard Flahaven, who is a chief information officer and data privacy officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
Schoon is a retired Indiana University Northwest professor and has served on the board of the Dunes Learning Center, on the Munster Plan Commission, Munster Park Board and the Munster Centennial Committee. He is currently on the Munster Chamber of Commerce.
In Ward 4, Tulowitzki gained a significant lead over longtime Republican Councilman David Nellans. Tulowitzki, a first-time candidate, is an executive coach for a global accounting firm. Nellans was elected in 1999 and has served ever since, marking 20 years on the council this year.
"While campaigning I've seen such a huge outpouring of support," Tulowitzki said. "I have ran a very positive campaign and I think the people of Munster are ready for that."
Press Release
Munster Democratic Precinct Organization Holds Caucus
Jennifer Pizzuto-Dean Fills Clerk-Treasurer Spot on General Ballot.
Munster, IN – July 1, 2019
The Munster Democratic Precinct Organization held a caucus on Thursday, June 20, 2019 for the purpose of filling vacancies on the November 5, 2019 General Election Ballot for the Munster Municipal Election. The caucus was conducted by James Wieser, Chairman of the Lake County Democratic Central Committee.
Indiana Code 3-13-1-8 allows for any unfilled position on the ballot to be filled as a result of an election by eligible Precinct Committee-persons. The Chairman of the Caucus approves of the results of the caucus and names that individual to fill the vacancy.
Jennifer Pizzuto-Dean was nominated and unanimously elected to fill the position of Clerk-Treasurer on the Democratic slate for the November 5, 2019 Munster Municipal Election. She will join Ken Schoon, Ward 1 Town Council candidate and Steve Tulowitzke, Ward 4 Town Council candidate on the Democratic ballot.
Chairman Wieser praised Ms. Pizzuto-Dean for her willingness to become a candidate and serve the Town of Munster and the Democratic Party. Wieser said, “Jennifer’s background and experience makes her an excellent candidate for the Clerk-Treasurer position.”
Deborah Hajduk, Chairwoman of the Munster Democratic Precinct Organization said “Jennifer is an outstanding addition to the already strong slate of candidates on the Democratic ballot;” Ms. Hajduk added “we look forward to the success of our candidates in November and the clear and open perspective they will bring to Munster Town Council.”
About Jennifer Pizzuto-Dean
Jennifer Pizzuto-Dean is a lifelong resident of Munster and attended Munster schools. She graduated from Munster High School in 2002. She attended Ball State University where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Arts in Japanese, with minors in Sociology, Women’s Studies and Asian Studies. Ms. Pizzuto-Dean also received a Masters of Arts from BSU in Sociology and Institutional Research in 2008. Ms. Pizzuto-Dean currently is employed with a Global Transport and Logistics company near O’Hare Airport. She is responsible for clearing goods for US importers through US Customs and Border Protection and other government agencies such as the FDA and EPA. She is tasked with invoicing, issuing payments for all duties and taxes owed on goods that exceed $100,000+ daily. All transactions require detail records in the event of US Customs request.
About Munster Democratic Precinct Organization
The Munster Democratic Precinct Organization consists of Precinct Committee-persons and Vice Committee-persons representing one of 20 precincts in the town of Munster. The Munster Democrat’s represents and supports Democrat’s in the federal, state, county and local elections.
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