Endorsements


"As a former mayor who balanced the city’s budget every year, I understand the importance of effective and studious leadership in local government.  Randy Truitt does too. As an experienced City Councilor, Randy knows the decisions made by your local leaders are vital in defining the success of your community.  Additionally, I trust that Randy has the energy, business background and leadership skills to be a strong advocate for your community at the State House.   

On November 4th, I ask you to vote for Randy Truitt for State Representative."

--U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar

"Our neighbors asked us for positive change, and that's what our crew has
tried to bring. We need people on the team like Randy Truitt who will
permanently cap property taxes at 1% of your home's value, guarantee
students two years of college education and continue moving Indiana
in the right direction."

 --Governor Mitch Daniels

On October 30th, Randy was endorsed by the Lafayette Journal & Courier newspaper:

"Randy Truitt is the easy pick in the race for the state representative's seat in the 26th District...Truitt has shown that he has studied the issues and has clear ideas
about how Indiana and Tippecanoe County need to position themselves in
an increasingly competitive world."

Read the entire article.

 

State Organizations That Have Endorsed Randy:

Indiana Right to Life

Indiana Association of Realtors

Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

Indiana Farm Bureau

Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Indiana Manufacturers Association

What Local Officials are Saying About Randy Truitt:

“I have worked closely with Randy in various capacities over the past ten years, and I can't imagine a more dedicated, hard-working, and talented individual to represent us at the State House. His private sector and City Council experiences give him the right background to make a difference.”

--Andy Gutwein, Tippecanoe County Councilman

"Randy's enthusiasm for representing taxpayers is evident. He is reasonable, honest, and energetic."
--Jennifer Weston, Tippecanoe County Auditor

“We need Randy Truitt in the General Assembly! His experience on the West Lafayette City Council and deep roots in Tippecanoe County help him understand the complex property tax system and its impact on our citizens and local government. “
--Robert A. Plantenga, Tippecanoe County Treasurer

“Serving as a West Lafayette City Councilman, he knows issues local governments and school corporations face. As a State Representative, he will work to find practical solutions to these issues.”
--Frank Cederquist, Perry Township Board

 

“I have had the pleasure of working closely with Randy Truitt for several years now. Randy is decisive, passionate about our community and truly understands what it means to fit spending to what the taxpayer can afford.”
--John Dennis, West Lafayette Mayor

“He is a man who has both common and business sense a through his life experiences a man who puts people first”
--Ron Alting, Indiana State Senator District 22

“As a local government official, I realize just how important it is to have someone in the statehouse who not only understands our community, but also our local government. Randy has the experience and the contacts with West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County to be an outstanding representative for this area. His youth, his energy, and his fresh outlook are all desperately needed in Indiana's legislature.”
--KD Benson, Tippecanoe County Commissioner District 2

“Randy provides an innovative approach to solving the problems of today with insight to maintain our traditions and ideals.”
--Donna Avolt, Tippecanoe County Coroner

"Randy is a strong family man with the business and leadership experience to represent our area in an exceptional way. Randy is smart enough to know that he doesn't 'know it all'!"
--Kevin Underwood, Tippecanoe County At-Large Councilman

 

"I have the privilege of working with Randy on the West Lafayette City Council and have first-hand knowledge of Randy's exceptional abilities as an elected representative and his genuine dedication to the community where he was raised. As your next State Representative for District 26, Randy will bring a breath of fresh air to the State Legislature."
--Vicki Burch, West Lafayette City Council District 4