Eli Guest (Howard County Council At-large, Indiana, candidate 2024)

Eli Guest (Democratic Party) ran for election to Howard County Council At-large in Indiana.^[1]

Elections

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Eli Guest completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Guest's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Eli Guest is a candidate for Howard County Council at-large. He was previously a member of the Mayors Youth Advisory Board. Eli is a champion for economic stability, economic development, and community engagement.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Economic development is a huge concern right now for my campaign. As your County Councilman I will ensure further economic development and financial stability.
• I will make sure Howard County is using its tax dollars to the benefit of our taxpayers!
• I will ensure community engagement with our taxpayers!

What legacy would you like to leave?

A legacy of care for my constituents and actual political reformation.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, transparency, care for the people in which they serve.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Ensuring financial security for the county, using the taxpayers money to the benefit of the community, being a leader and voice for our constituents.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Shortest Way Home authored by Pete Buttigieg.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

It is essential for the success and health of the government and of our constituents.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Development

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Caddy at Kokomo Country Club

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Pete Buttigieg, John F. Kennedy, Evan Bayh, Bill Clinton

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Michael Scott

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Andrew Durham, Bob Stephenson, Bill Thompson

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Obama is as elected the first African American president.

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[1] ↑ Submitted to Ballotpedia's candidate survey in 2024.