Dear Editor:
Christine Altman’s response to the letter from Matt’s Campaign Treasurer, Eric Morris, raises more questions than it has answered, specifically:
- Altman stated: “As in past elections I will run on my experience as an accountant, attorney, and business person, my past and current service both as an elected official and as a community volunteer, and my vision for the future of Hamilton County.”
You have listed no specific accomplishments only occupations and activity. What are we supposed to glean, Christine? Indeed, we don’t question your expertise but your conflicts of interest and lack of transparency. Did you disclose your multiple conflicts of interest in your original campaign for County Commissioner?
- Altman stated: “While I don’t intend to put on my waders and get in the mud with my opponent, I do feel compelled to share accurate information. In Hamilton County, we choose not to make the office of County Commissioner a full-time position even though it does take a majority of our time to serve.”
- She also stated: “In the event of a conflict of interest, I disclose the conflict and do not vote on the issue. Government moves on.”
You don’t intend to get in the mud, yet you denigrate a citizen who states they will serve only one master while you acknowledge conflicts of interest that interfere with your duties due to other entanglements in Hamilton County?
Indeed, you just acknowledged your inability to participate in the completion of your sworn duties due to ‘conflicts’?
Just because you disclose them does not remove the issue.
Matt is running to prevent a Mass Transit Income Tax, to eliminate the current conflicts of interest in the Commissioner’s Office, improve transparency, and better collaborate and coordinate with the county councilors and the citizens of Hamilton County.
Matt has a career in the logistics industry where his responsibilities include managing a team responsible for the marketing, pricing, facilitation of transit while maintaining customer communication and satisfaction throughout the process on international and domestic shipments.
Matt’s commitment to the service of others was demonstrated in his 14-year voluntary fight to keep Home Place from being annexed by the City of Carmel, saving millions of dollars for Hamilton County taxpayers. Matt’s actions led to a change in Indiana State Law regarding annexation. Matt serves others first, not himself. He is the conflict-free candidate.
Matt has been precinct committeeman since 2008.
He is a past member of the Carmel Clay Fire Board. He attends East 91st Street Christian Church and is Committee Chair for Boy Scout Troop 733 since 2012.
Matt has been married 25 years and had two children in Carmel Clay schools.
Please direct inquiries to Matt Milam at (317) 975-0281. Visit Matt at Matt4HC.com.
Rick Smith