Democratic Party Announces Vacancy Caucus for City Council Position

Caucus will select individual to serve out former Councilman Pat McLaughlin’s term   

NEW ALBANY, June 23, 2021 – Floyd County Democratic Party Chair Adam Dickey announced that the party will hold a vacancy caucus to fill the 4th District New Albany City Council seat following the passing of Councilman Pat McLaughlin. McLaughlin had served in the position since 2008.   

The New Albany 4th District comprises five precincts and, under Indiana law, those precinct committee persons will caucus to select a new City Council member for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2023. The caucus will be held on Tuesday, July 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Democratic Headquarters located at 312 Bank Street in New Albany, IN.

“Our party takes the responsibility of filling any vacancy for public office very seriously,” stated Party Chair Adam Dickey. “Given the circumstances surrounding this vacancy, it will be paramount to select an individual that will not only be well qualified for the position, but who will also honor and reflect the work ethic and commitment level displayed by former Councilman Pat McLaughlin to his district’s citizens.”

Interested candidates must file a declaration of candidacy (State Form CEB-5) with the Party Chair by 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 3rd. Applicants must be a resident of the 4th District and at least 18 years old. The party has made the filing form and a position description for the office available through its website at www.floyddems.org. Forms may be mailed to:

Attn: Adam Dickey

Floyd Co. Democratic Party

P.O. Box 2104

New Albany, Indiana 47150

 Forms may also be delivered in person during normal business hours (Fridays 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 4th Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) to Floyd County Democratic Party Headquarters, 312 Bank Street, New Albany, Indiana. Individuals may also schedule an appointment to deliver the filing form by contacting the Chair at 812-786-5895.

“This is an important decision, and we want to ensure that the public has a high level of trust in our process and deliberation,” added Dickey. “I encourage interested parties to reach out to us to provide their input as we move forward with selecting a replacement.”

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