The work of the Commission has received widespread media coverage. Thanks are owed to local media for their strong support of our efforts to promote ethical decision making. Articles in print and other citations of media coverage are listed below. Please note that the print articles and the same articles from the Internet, where links are provided, may have slightly different titles, and some online articles may only be provided for a limited period of time.
SEAC Media Coverage in 2015
Jan. 7, 2015
Post-Tribune article titled, “Commissioners mull joining ethics group,” by by Amy Lavalley.
Jan. 27, 2015
NWI Times editorial, titled, “Pay more than lip service to ethics.”
Feb. 9, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Commission publishes ethics code,” by Bill Dolan.
Feb. 14, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Ethics summit slated at Avalon Manor,” by Bill Dolan.
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Feb. 15, 2015
Post-Tribune article titled, “Lake County officials sue Indiana over law.”
Feb. 22, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Can NWI light the way to better Hoosier ethics?” by Bill Dolan.
Feb. 22, 2015
NWI Times column titled, “AG Zoeller draws ethics inspiration,” by Doug Ross.
Feb. 24, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Valparaiso close to joining region ethics commission,” by Rob Earnshaw.
March 6, 2015
La Porte County Herald-Dispatch article titled, “Biernacki to represent county on Shared Ethics Advisory Commission.”
March 12, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Valpo joins region ethics commission,” by Rob Earnshaw.
March 13, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Ethics crowd conducts soul-searching activities,” by Bill Dolan.
March 13, 2015
Post-Tribune article titled, “Summit defines ethics in a county that too often defies ethics,” by Jerry Davich.
March 18, 2015
NWI Times editorial titled, “Lake County, especially, should join ethics movement.”
March 22, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Shared Ethic[s] Commission seeks to grow its mission,” by Bill Dolan.
March 29, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Kaper appointed to Shared Ethics Advisory Commission.”
March 29, 2015
NWI Times column titled, “Read about candidates before you vote,” by Bob Hesse.
April 12, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Hardaway faces Vorkapich in Merrillville’s 2nd ward primary,” by Chas Reilly.
April 16, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Commissioners announce ethics push,” by Bill Dolan.
April 19, 2015
Post-Tribune article titled, “Etihics in forefront for rivals,” by Teresa Auch Schultz.
April 20, 2015
Post-Tribune article titled, “Lake County joins ethics commission,” by Carrie Napoleon.
April 26, 2015
Post-Tribune article titled, “Challenger in second bid for rival’s ward 2 council seat,” by Karen Caffarini.
April 27, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Candidates describe Lake Station visions,” by Chas Reilly.
April 30, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Nearly half of candidates signed ethics vow,” by Bill Dolan.
May 3, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Candidates who signed the ethics pledge,” by Bill Dolan.
May 5, 2015
NWI Times correction titled, “Candidates omitted from shared ethics list.”
May 8, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Lake officials vote on joining Shared Ethics Commission,” by by Bill Dolan.
May 13, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Lake officials join ethics panel, with reservations, criticisms,” by Bill Dolan.
May 14, 2015
Howie Politics Indiana article titled, “Lake County grapples with ethics,” by Rich James.
May 24, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Comments water down yes vote on ethics,” by Rich James.
May 27, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Merrillville joining ethics commission,” by Chas Reilly.
May 29, 2015
NWI Times editorial titled, “Legislature creates needed government reforms.”
May 31, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Lowell looks to fill spot on Shared Ethics Advisory Committee,” by Mary Wilds.
May 31, 2015
Post-Tribune article titled, “Merrillville close to joining ethics group,” by Karen Caffarini.
June 12, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Merrillville joins ethics group; residents sought for panel.”
June 15, 2015
Post-Tribune article titled, “Town seeking volunteer for ethics board,” by Karen Caffarini.
Aug. 25, 2015
TIMES guest column titled, “Commission promoting civility in local government,” by Cal Bellamy.
Sept. 6, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “IT great for gadget guy, but it means long hours,” by Phil Weiland. (About former SEAC Webmaster Adam Graper).
Sept. 20, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Another crooked politician goes straight to prison for misdeeds,” by Doug Ross.
Sept. 20, 2015
NWI Times article titled. “M’ville makes appointment to Shared Ethics Commission.”
Sept. 30, 2015
Post-Tribune guest opinion column titled, “With local election ahead, this is the time for ethics in government,” by Cal Bellamy.
Oct. 1, 2015
NWI Times editorial titled, “Leaders, learn from Lincoln’s leadership.”
Oct. 6, 2015
NWI Times guest commentary titled, “Focus on ethics in local leaders,” by Cal Bellamy.
Oct. 7, 2015
NWI Times photo correction to article on Oct. 6.
Oct. 11, 2015
NWI Times guest commentary titled, “Support student success by honoring successful alumnus,” by Harold Abrahamson.
Oct. 25, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Anderson faces Peralta for Lake Station mayor,” by Chas Reilly.
Oct. 31, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Budgetary issues key concern in Lake Station race,” by Chas Reilly.
Nov. 1, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “2015 candidates sign ethics pledge.”
Nov. 12, 2015
La Porte County Herald-Dispatch article titled, “Dedication to ethical behavior in local government,” by Leigh Morris.
Nov. 18, 2015
NWI Times “Getting to Know” article titled, “Nonprofit pro gets new job at IUN.”
Dec. 1, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “County employees attending ethics classes,” by Bill Dolan.
Dec. 30, 2015
NWI Times article titled, “Double dippers, pols who hire kin on notice,” by Bill Dolan.
