Connie Kay Nass is an American politician from the state of Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, she served in various local level positions before serving as Indiana State Auditor from 1999 to 2007.
Connie Kay Nass | |
|---|---|
 Nass with Congressman Dan Burton in 2001 | |
| 53rd Auditor of Indiana | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2007 | |
| Governor | Frank O'Bannon Joe Kernan Mitch Daniels |
| Preceded by | Morris Wooden[1] |
| Succeeded by | Tim Berry |
| Mayor of Huntingburg, Indiana | |
| In office January 1, 1988 – January 1, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Dale W. Helmerich |
| Succeeded by | Gail Kemp |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alan |
| Children | 3 |
Political career edit
In 1980, Nass was elected to Huntingburg Common Council and served two terms.[2]
In 1987, Nass was elected mayor of Huntingburg, defeating six-term Democratic incumbent Dale Helmerich.[3] She served for two terms,[2] and was succeeded in 1996 by Republican candidate Gail Kemp, with no Democrats contesting the election.[4]
Nass retired from politics in 2007 after serving as Indiana State Auditor for eight years.[5] She was accused by Democrats of "injecting partisan rhetoric" into the typically-neutral role due to her criticisms of Democratic governor Frank O'Bannon.[6]
Nass later served as chairwoman of Indiana's Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.[5]
Honours edit
In 1990, she was awarded the Protect Our Woods Award.[2] In 2005, she was granted an honorary doctorate in humanities from Oakland City University.[5] In 2006, the Association of Government Accountants gave her an award for exemplary performance.[2] In December of the same year, she was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash by Indiana governor Mitch Daniels.[5]
Personal life edit
Nass and her husband, Alan, have two sons (Andy and Stephen) and a daughter (Susan).[7] Her family run a funeral home called Nass & Son.[5] They are members of Salem United Church of Christ in Huntingburg.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Auditor of State–All Holders". Capitol & Washington. Capitol & Washington. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Trailblazing career". The Herald. December 28, 2006. p. 1. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Voters oust mayors throughout Indiana". The Indianapolis Star. November 4, 1987. p. 10. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Nominees for mayor in fall election listed". The Indianapolis News. May 3, 1995. p. 9. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Connie Nass". The Herald. December 28, 2006. p. 35. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ Kelly, Fred (November 6, 2002). "Republicans may keep a firm hold on states offices". The Indianapolis Star. p. 26. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Mayor Connie Nass running for re-election". The Herald. January 15, 1991. p. 28. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Salem will have confirmation". The Herald. March 21, 1986. p. 14. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
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