MISSION STATEMENT“To provide the City of Berne with a commi�ed and principled team of leaders who will strive to make Berne a be�er place to live, work and raise a family.”

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About Bill: Spouse: Linda

Occupation: Small Business Owner - McKean’s Barber Shop

Quali�cations: Commi�ed to the Job of Mayor - I have chosen to live in Berne for the past 40 years

O�ce of Governor Distinguished Hoosier Award - 2007

24 years on Berne City Council -Council President for 16 years (1984-2007) -Worked with three di�erent mayors of both parties -Proactive in a�racting FCC to locate in Berne, began with 30 jobs and now has 180 employees

27 years on Berne Planning Commission: President 16 years

Board Member: �e Hope Clinic, SA Athletic Booster Club

Berne Business Owner for 40 years

Goals: Promote an a�itude of service and teamwork among city employees and elected o�cials through leadership by example

Maintain a close relationship with Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Economic Development and with Adams County Economic Development

Take a proactive approach with new business ventures and increase our partnership with existing businesses and factories

Forge ahead with work on infrastructure projects so Berne is prepared for new business and residents

Continue to be a city we all can be proud of - a great place to call home, raise a family, and even retire someday!

“Bill” PhilProvost

Councilmanat Large

About Phil: Spouse: Haley

Occupation: S.A. Middle School U.S. History Teacher

Quali�cations: Berne resident for 14 years (mother’s family has Swiss Heritage)

Service to the community through teaching and coaching Social Studies major in college with a focus on Government, History (US and World), and Sociology

Multiple Political Science classes in college which contribute to a more in-depth understanding of how democracy works

Actively engaged in public a�airs

Goals: Build partnerships with individuals and groups to help those less fortunate in the community

Remove government obstacles that prevent economic investment

Fight for our local independence and freedom from over-regulation by the state and federal government.

Sell our city…market the a�ributes of Berne that show why it is so a�ractive to potential investment capital.

Partner with local law enforcement to ensure that our community remains clean, safe and respectful for our fellow residents

Cultivate opportunities for our youth to experience and achieve success

About Gwen: Spouse: Larry

Occupation: City of Berne Clerk/Treasurer

Quali�cations: Certi�ed Public Accountant

Bachelor of Science Degree from Ball State University

20 years as Berne Clerk/Treasurer

Goals: Maintain conservative and responsible budgets

Continue our long record of clean state audits

Provide excellent customer service

Keep the city �scally healthy

MallerGwen

Clerk/Treasurer

Paid for by the Berne Republican Party, Barb Sprunger, Treasurer

www.bernerepublicans.orgVOTE on Tuesday - November 8

www.bernerepublicans.orgPaid for by the Berne Republican Party, Barb Sprunger, Treasurer

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CurtWurster

CouncilmanDistrict 1

About Curt: Spouse: Jeannine

Occupation: Part Owner Bernhaus Furniture

Quali�cations: Berne City Council Member for 12 years

Council Representative on Board of Public Works and Safety

Small Business Owner in Berne

Treasurer of First Missionary Church for 13 years

Graduate of Indiana University School of Business

Berne Resident for over 35 years

Goals: Promote economic growth in Berne while supporting established small businesses and factories

Investigate new avenues for job growth in the Berne area

Encourage and support growth for Berne as a tourist destination

Maintain and promote safe and walkable neighborhoods

Advocate to keep the Berne community clean and well- maintained

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GreggSprunger

CouncilmanDistrict 2

About Gregg: Spouse: Barb

Occupation: First Bank of Berne-Asst. VP/Purchasing- Facilities Manager

Quali�cations: President-Berne City Council

President-Berne Plan Commission

City Council Representative-South Adams Trails

Treasurer: South Adams Trails, South Adams Youth League, Berne Girls So�ball, and Berne Rotary

Member: Berne Chamber, Swiss Heritage Society, South Adams Athletic Boosters, Berne Community Development Corporation and Swiss Pride

Goals: Review current city services while exploring creative ways to be more e�cient

Expand interaction with local retail, small business and industry to create innovative ways to increase our existing work force while seeking new economic development opportunities

Explore opportunities to develop a business technology park to a�ract our own youth

Provide opportunities for citizens to bring creative ideas to local government on how to make our community be�er

Will continue to work on improving our quality of life and the vitality of our community

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MarkWynn

CouncilmanDistrict 3

About Mark: Spouse: Jolene

Occupation: Owner/President of Marquis Builders, Inc.

Quali�cations: 4 years on Berne City Council

8 years on Berne Pool Board: President 7 years

14 years Owned and Operated Marquis Builders, Inc.

Lifetime Resident of Berne

Member of the Berne Rotary

Member of Swiss Heritage Society

Goals: �e continuation of infrastructure projects, which will position us for growth in both industrial and residential areas of Berne

To maintain strong relationships with local businesses that are already here to help them to grow and increase jobs

To continually work with local and regional economic development groups to promote Berne as destination for industry and businesses

To continually work with local agencies such as the Berne Chamber of Commerce, Berne Community Development Group, Swiss Heritage Society to promote Berne as a tourist destination

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DavidBurson

CouncilmanDistrict 4

About David: Spouse: Anissa

Occupation: Owner of Adeptive Systems (a technology consulting business)

Quali�cations: Berne Resident for 8 years

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree from Ohio State University, Accounting Major

Founding President of the Berne Sister City Board (building a a relationship with a city in Switzerland with which Berne can have personal ties)

Former Chamber of Commerce Board Member

Local business owner with technology and accounting background

Goals: Education - increase opportunities for adult and childhood job, technology, and creativity training through both traditional classroom and alternative methods

Technology - champion initiatives to bring technology jobs, training, and services to Berne

Entrepreneurship - build relationships with, expand oppor- tunities for, and a�ract through marketing companies and individuals who want to try new ideas and serve the marketplace

Innovation - establish an atmosphere in Berne where inno- vative and creative ideas and solutions are celebrated and supported