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County Auditor, Bartholomew County

Kimberly Wadholm

Candidate for County Auditor, Bartholomew County

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Nonprofit operations, Columbus Area Arts Council
Campaign website
voteforkimberly.org

Works in nonprofit operations at the Columbus Area Arts Council and earned a bookkeeping certificate from Ivy Tech in 2021. She grew up in rural Wisconsin and moved to Indiana in 2017.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges stronger controls and reconciliation of county finances

    She cites former Columbus Township Trustee Ben Jackson's misuse of more than $1.1 million as a reason for stronger oversight.

    Kimberly Wadholm for Bartholomew County Auditor

    Campaign website · Friends of Kimbre · voteforkimberly.org

    “As Auditor, I will work to build stronger processes and cleaner reconciliation so county finances are tracked properly and can be verified. … Strong controls, clear processes, and regular oversight help catch problems early—before small issues become major failures.”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes plain-language reports and online tools for taxpayers

    Kimberly Wadholm for Bartholomew County Auditor

    Campaign website · Friends of Kimbre · voteforkimberly.org

    “As Auditor, I will work to improve public-facing reports, expand online tools and resources, and provide plain-language explanations for deductions, exemptions, and other common questions.”
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  • Proposes modernizing county systems before they break down

    Kimberly Wadholm for Bartholomew County Auditor

    Campaign website · Friends of Kimbre · voteforkimberly.org

    “As Auditor, I will take a proactive approach to improving county operations, identifying opportunities to reduce friction, strengthen processes, and modernize systems where appropriate.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kimberly Wadholm on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.

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