FROM THE DESK OF DAVE MILLER

"I am proud to give my enthusiastic endorsement of Dave Miller in his bid for State Representative. Dave Miller will work, vote and fight for our traditional pro-family values.It's time for a change and with Dave Miller's help Indiana can do better. I am asking that on November 4th you cast your vote for Dave Miller for State Representative."
-Bob Beutter

Indiana is a wonderful state filled with remarkable people. Indiana’s best days are ahead!

Having served as Elkhart City Councilman and as two-term Mayor, Dave Miller has first-hand legislative and administrative experience.

For Dave, “Building a City for Life” was not a slogan – it was his mission. Anyone who looks around Elkhart can readily see remarkable improvements – all geared toward the future. The first new underpass in 50 years, the Riverwalk and RiverWalk Commons, Indiana University’s Elkhart Centre, McNaughton Spray Park, Nibco Water & Ice Park, and Municipal Reorganization, to name just a few; all intended to improve the quality of life, attract and retain good people and good employers, and keep government efficient, effective and accountable. Dave cares deeply about the kind of future we’ll leave for all of Indiana’s children and is passionate about serving you as a State Representative.

Dave learned that no elected official has more effect on citizens’ day-to-day lives than their mayor. The things the Indiana General Assembly does trickle down to the cities and towns in profound ways. It is time Elkhart, Osceola and Mishawaka were represented by someone who understands the impact of decisions made in Indianapolis and keeps Michiana’s best interests at heart. Together, we will bring positive change in Indianapolis while seeking opportunities to expand and grow our community, making sure that our area is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Birthday: June 8, 1958

Political offices held: Elkhart City Council, at-large representative, 1996-1999; Mayor of Elkhart, 2000 through 2007.

Employment history: The Master’s Touch Commercial Art Studio, co-founder and co-owner, 1981-1999. Mayor, Elkhart, 2000-2007. Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Horizon Transport, Wakarusa, 2008-Present.

Education (graduation): Elkhart Central High School, 1976; Purdue University, industrial illustration, 1979.

Affiliations and memberships: The Church of the Living Word (elder board); Pachyderm Club, (past president); St. Joe Valley Chapter of the Society of Technical Illustrators (past president); Precinct committeeman; Advisory Boards: The Crossing (regional alternative learning centers), Michiana Area Council of Governments (president 2005), Northern Indiana Mayor’s Roundtable (president 2006), Christian Friends Radio (board member), Progressive Broadcasting (board member), Intergovernmental Forum, Regional Approach to Progress Board, Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County (founder), Elkhart City Council (vice president).

Family: Wife – Connie (married since 1980), daughters – Heidi (1983); Julie (1985); Amy (1988).

Interests: I love my family. I love people and public service – helping to make the community better for families and businesses. I enjoy reading to my wife in the evenings, particularly biographies and history – which she enjoys hearing. I also enjoy public speaking opportunities.

Proudest accomplishments: Maintaining a thriving marriage and solid family with three terrific daughters, one son-in-law – all of whom I take great delight in and helping to make communities suitable for life in all its grandeur. Greater things are yet to be done.