INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Sen. David Long (R-Fort Wayne) earned a “solid vote of confidence” today as his colleagues officially selected him to remain as Senate President Pro Tempore through 2010.
Indiana State Senator David Long (R) Fort Wayne
“I look forward to working once again with senators on both sides of the aisle to help the state maintain a balanced budget, protect education funding, permanently cap property taxes and continue job creation efforts across Indiana,” Long said.
Colleagues credited Long with helping shepherd historic property tax reforms and other key bills through the legislature during his first two years as Senate leader. He was also heralded for his open and fair leadership style and successes in professionalizing staff and modernizing technology.
Caucus members also reaffirmed Jennifer Mertz as Principal Secretary of the Senate.
Mertz was chosen by Senate leaders in September to fulfill the remaining term of longtime Senate Secretary Mary Mendel, who resigned on Aug. 22 to accept a position with Ball State University’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs.
