Editor,
Recently, I attended a fundraiser for Judge Brian Poindexter. During his introduction by Westfield Mayor Andy Cook, the mayor talked about one of his passions – the Youth Assistance Program. The cities of Westfield, Noblesville, and soon Fishers, have implemented a system to identify youth in need of assistance before they become a part of the growing juvenile and criminal justice system. Youth are evaluated and treated based on specific needs. Treatment consists of a mentoring program, community involvement, family education, skill building and scholarship camps. Judge Poindexter also pledged his support of this outstanding program.
I urge the families in Carmel to join our sister cities in our county to assist our children. Nothing is more important that our next and future generations.
Diana L. Cordray
Carmel Clerk-Treasurer