Endorsements

“I have known Chris Swatts for over a decade and know that he possesses the right blend of energy, integrity and enthusiasm to keep leading District 89 and Indiana in the right direction. He deserves our support.”

City County Councilor Michael Speedy, Dist. 24

“Chris Swatts is right for the East side, and puts a tremendous amount of effort into our Community. I will be proud to work with him as a partner for lowering taxes, building safer neighborhoods and establishing more accountability in Government.”

“Hard working and dedicated to the East side - Chris will make an excellent State Representative for all of us.”

Benjamin Hunter - Indianapolis City County Councilman, Dist. 21

“Chris Swatts and his wife, Kristina, have been instrumental in the good works that our organization has been able to do in the neighborhood. They donated personal items and time to our annual Adopt a Family program as well as secured monetary donations from outside the organization. Chris has volunteered and secured various city officials and other community leaders as speakers throughout the year. We look forward to Chris and Kristina’s continued work with our growing Community Heights Alliance.”

Scott Armstrong - President, Community Heights Alliance (formerly Eastside Community Organization)

"Chris has taken a strong stand for limited government and individual liberty. It is because of his prinicipled and conservative stands that I feel confident in calling him a co-laborer in the cause."

Congressman Mike Pence

"Seldom do we find a candidate of Chris's caliber who has the leadership and integrity to carry out the duties as State Representative, District 89, for the great State of Indiana. Chris's support and commitment to Indiana Law Enforcement has not gone unnoticed."

Tim E. Downs - President, Indiana Fraternal Order of Police

"Chris Swatts has been endorsed based upon his commitment to legislation that respects and promotes the sanctity of human life, including the lives of unborn children."

Mike Fichter - Chairman, Indiana Right to Life

"Indiana's continued growth depends on having folks elected to policy-making positions of responsibility who will vote to continue that growth. We are convinced that in House District 89 only one candidate is the pro-job, pro-growth candidate the voters should support. That candidate is Chris Swatts."

Ed Roberts - Indiana Manufacturers Association

"Since 1994, the purpose of the Opportunity Project of Indiana has been to help set the agenda for the State of Indiana by electing principled conservatives to the Indiana legislature. We believe Chris Swatts to be such a candidate."

George Witwer - Chairman, Opportunity Project of Indiana

"Raising public attention to the need to improve Indiana's K-12 schools, particularly by providing parents with more educational choices, is the key focus area for our 2008 initiatives at Hoosiers for Economic Growth. We sincerely appreciate Chris's support on these issues and look forward to working with him in the future."

Jeff Brantley - Executive Director, Hoosiers for Economic Growth

"Chris Swatts has been endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business/Indiana SAFE Trust Board in recognition of his support for small business. Good luck with the Campaign!"

Barbara Quandt - State Director, NFIB/Indiana

"The Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce's Business Advocacy Committee board has been impressed by Chris Swatts's leadership, experience, knowledge of the issues and commitment to public service, and has determined to officially endorse his election effort. The Chamber's BAC endorses candidates for office that share its priority of less regulation, market-based solutions and a strong economy, as well as individual issues such as economic development, government efficiency, mass transit, infrastructure and education. We hope to collaborate with Chris toward these outcomes in the future."

Phil Terry - Chairman, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce's BAC