Jennifer David for Hoosiers 2026

27/11/2025

This Thanksgiving I am grateful for community, for people who show up quietly and for the small acts that keep others fed and seen. Let us share food, time, and care with neighbors who may be alone or struggling, support local food pantries, and make gratitude a practice we live by, not just something we post about.

26/11/2025

The Heartbeat of a Small Town Is the People Who Support It

Charlestown has a handful of empty storefronts on our little square right now, and people keep asking what the city should do or what new businesses we can bring in. But the truth is that our small businesses survive when we show up for them. Community support is the deciding factor in a town our size.

There are real, practical things we can do every single day to keep our local shops alive.

• Walk in their doors, not just drive by. Foot traffic is life or death for a small shop.
• Follow, like, and share their posts. Sharing is free advertising that reaches hundreds more people.
• Choose local when you can, even if it takes an extra minute. Those dollars stay in Charlestown.
• Show up to their special events, holiday markets, and pop up days. Attendance fuels momentum.
• Talk about them. When someone asks where to go, mention the businesses right here in town. Word of mouth keeps them alive.
• Leave reviews on Google and Facebook. Even a one sentence review helps new customers trust them.
• Give grace when they run out of an item, close early, or adjust hours. Most small businesses operate with limited staff and tight margins.
• Be patient and kind. These are our neighbors, not corporations with unlimited resources.
• Bring out of town guests to local shops, restaurants, and events. Visitors help stabilize revenue.
• Buy gift cards for holidays, birthdays, or teacher gifts. It gives them immediate support and future business.
• If you run a community group, club, or team, rotate your meeting spots through local places. One group visit can carry an entire week of sales.
• Share local events and markets on your own page. When you amplify, you multiply their reach.

One thing our community truly prides itself on is our small businesses, especially the small pop up style ones like the Charlestown Pop Up Markets, the Outward Bound Community Markets, and the Christmas Market at the Family Activities Center. These events bring life to our town and give so many local vendors a chance to grow. And with all the other things happening in Charlestown this weekend, there are plenty of chances to support the people who make this place special.

So stay, play, and pay in Charlestown.

Community is built, not bought. And it starts with us.

26/11/2025

Be a part of the solution, get involved and run for office!

📣 Thinking about running for local office?
Join Purdue Extension and the Clark County Clerk’s Office for a free “Running for Office” program.

🗓 January 6, 2026 at 6 PM
📍 Ivy Tech Sellersburg – Ogle Room 179 (Door 8)

No registration needed.
Questions? Email kcarunch@purdue.edu
or rlynch@clarkcounty.in.gov

(See flyer for full details.)

24/11/2025

23/11/2025

Don’t let the people who created the crisis pretend to care about it now.

Everyone is shouting about “affordability.”
But let’s be honest, many of the same people expressing outrage today are the ones who voted to eliminate the very programs that kept costs manageable for working families.

Programs cut, restricted, or eliminated in Indiana include:
• Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) applications frozen until at least 2027
• Cuts or reductions to essential safety net supports
• Housing programs reduced
• Public health and mental health supports underfunded
• Waiver services restricted or understaffed
• Addiction and recovery programs squeezed
• Increases in hidden taxes and fees
• Reduced funding for schools, transportation, and disability services
• Tariffs that increase costs on everyday goods for families.

Democratic Party of Jefferson County, IndianaIndiana Rural SummitScott County IN DemocratsHoosLeftClark County DemocratsJennifer David

23/11/2025

Here’s what’s actually driving Indiana’s affordability crisis. It’s not just market prices. It is policy decisions that stripped support from families, increased financial strain, and removed programs that kept people afloat.

Programs cut, restricted, or eliminated in Indiana include:
• Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) applications frozen until at least 2027
• Cuts or reductions to essential safety net supports
• Housing programs reduced
• Public health and mental health supports underfunded
• Waiver services restricted or understaffed
• Addiction and recovery programs squeezed
• Increases in hidden taxes and fees
• Reduced funding for schools, transportation, and disability services
• Tariffs that increase costs on everyday goods for families.

23/11/2025

7th Day, 7 Dollar Sunday

This week is about gratitude and grounding ourselves in what truly matters. $7 Sunday is my way of keeping the focus on the essentials our community needs, not the noise. Every small contribution builds toward transparency, accessibility, and real opportunities for Hoosiers who are doing their best to get by. If you can give seven dollars, thank you. If you can share, thank you. We move forward together when everyone has a place at the table.



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Democratic Party of Jefferson County, Indiana
Scott County IN Democrats
HoosLeftClark County DemocratsJennifer David

22/11/2025

Family isn’t just who raises you or where you come from—it’s also who you find and how you grow together.

Today, on National Adoption Day, I’m reminded how powerful belonging truly is. Every child deserves that chance to belong, to be seen, and to be loved. 💙

21/11/2025

It’s Friday, yay. What a great day to send five bucks my way.

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