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As candidate for Secretary of State of Indiana, I applaud efforts to increase efficiency of local governments. However, I believe a one-size-fits-all plan carries with it potentially perilous consequences for the distinct and diverse communities across our great state.

Indiana’s local governments have adapted over the last two centuries of our statehood to meet the needs of their communities, large and small. As such, it is clear from these varying evolutions that there exists no single cookie-cutter approach to governing local communities across our state.

I support the right of local communities in each of our 92 counties to govern as they know best.  Let the people decide.

VOP TOPS ALL SOS CANDIDATES IN FUNDRAISING
Hoosier Architect Secures Dollars and Support To Outpace Fellow Democrat and Republican Opponents

INDIANAPOLIS—In his bid to become Indiana’s next Secretary of State, Democratic candidate, Vop Osili, has reached a notable fundraising achievement by raising over 96 thousand dollars in this last reporting cycle.

According to the website campaignfinance.in.gov, Osili has reported $80,128.20 cash-on-hand as of the January 20th filing deadline. According to Osili, the average donation is about $250.

“I am encouraged and humbled by the overwhelming level of support for my campaign,” Osili said, “and I am particularly proud that 80% of my 300+ donors thus far are supporting me on a regular basis—the enthusiasm keeps growing! Further, given what my friends who also seek this office were able to raise, both Republican and Democrat, I feel that my campaign’s level of financial support is extremely encouraging.”

Osili, known by his friends simply as “Vop,” is a successful architect and business owner from Indianapolis. His campaign has focused its efforts on building up grassroots networks and reaching out to the Party faithful. “Our campaign has traveled to 47 counties to date,” said Osili, “and we will be visiting all 92 counties before the state party convention in June.”

Osili’s unique first name was given to him as a toddler by his parents. “Vop” stands for “Voice of the people” and has become the theme of his campaign. “I was given the nickname as a toddler because I talked a lot, “ said Osili, “and now I have channeled that spirit into being a voice for others.”

Besides Osili, there is one other Democrat and one Republican candidate filed thus far for the soon-to-be open seat. The current Republican incumbent, is term-limited and cannot run again.
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First, I believe in our great country and our fundamental right to vote.  I want voting to be an action we feel encouraged to perform, not one that we experience as a challenge.  It needs to be protected and voting needs to be made easier.

I’m running for Secretary of State to make sure that this vision will always be a reality.

Second, I’ve been a small business owner, I am excited about the vital role the Secretary of State can play in the strengthening and sustaining of all businesses here in Indiana – small and big. It’s a fact that small business is the backbone of our economy. Considering the state of our current economic climate, I believe that linking small and new businesses to more resources should be our number one priority.

I’m running for Secretary of State to make sure small businesses can find resources quicker, faster, and easier. This will help in sustaining new businesses and, subsequently, jobs.

Third, we’ve all been impacted by the state of the economy. Corporate mismanagement and greed have affected both the young and old Hoosiers in our state. I will be an advocate for investors. I’ll enforce our securities laws by bringing action against people who violate our laws, before they impact Hoosier families.

I’m running for secretary of state to ensure that Hoosier families feel confident to invest their savings. This will help in the continued growth of our economy.

I’ll work hard to protect our voting, and work to strengthen our economy by helping our small businesses find resources, and protecting our Hoosier investors.

Is Indiana’s chief elections officer.  As such, he or she supervises the electoral process and maintains campaign finance reports.

Incorporates new businesses.  In addition, he or she oversees notaries public, the filing of commercial liens, and issues trademarks.

Supervises the securities industry.  In this capacity, the Secretary of State enforces Indiana’s securities laws, bringing action against persons and businesses which violate such laws.

Regulates the registration of motorized vehicle dealers.