The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Elkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bontrager, David A.
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David A. Bontrager, Elkhart County 3rd District Commissioner, 1975. He also ran for mayor in the 1976 Republican primary, but was not elected. His office was the center of controversy when it was discovered that he was not living at his legal residence in the 3rd District. He was sworn in again as 3rd District Commissioner on December 26, 1976, and then announced his intention to resign his position, having accepted employment in St. Louis, MO.
Elkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bontrager, David A.
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David A. Bontrager, Elkhart County 3rd District Commissioner, 1975. He also ran for mayor in the 1976 Republican primary, but was not elected. His office was the center of controversy when it was discovered that he was not living at his legal residence in the 3rd District. He was sworn in again as 3rd District Commissioner on December 26, 1976, and then announced his intention to resign his position, having accepted employment in St. Louis, MO.
Elkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bontrager, David A.
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David A. Bontrager, Elkhart County 3rd District Commissioner, 1974. He also ran for mayor in the 1976 Republican primary, but was not elected. His office was the center of controversy when it was discovered that he was not living at his legal residence in the 3rd District. He was sworn in again as 3rd District Commissioner on December 26, 1976, and then announced his intention to resign his position, having accepted employment in St. Louis, MO.
