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Watts seeking re-election to District 2 commissioner seat
Current Putnam County Commissioner Max L. Watts is a candidate for re-election as 2nd District commissioner on the May 6 Republican primary ballot.
Watts is a retired lieutenant colonel with 34 years of logistics, the last 10 years working with facilities and engineering, which dealt primarily with government buildings and roads in all 92 counties and 60 armories.
A local contractor for more than 35 years, he has working knowledge of bidding, payroll and budget planning.
The candidate says his goal is to represent Putnam County "with financial stability, honesty and the integrity to stand up for what is fair and the right thing to do."
"As your current county commissioner of the 2nd District (since September 2013)," Watts said he "continues to learn while listening to all concerns and making sound judgments while demonstrating the ability to recognize management problems and develop solutions."
Watts said he also has become "aware of the time it will take to be the best he can be," and said he is willing to "dedicate his time on behalf of this county."
A graduate of South Putnam High School, Watts is a graduate of Command General Staff College with an associate degree in business.
Married to wife Marty for 40 years, they have one son, Shaun, a daughter-in-law, Adrienne, and two granddaughters, Clara and Mia.
He is a recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash award from the Indiana governor, along with the Council of Masters Logistician's Award, the Legion of Hoosier Heroes Award and the Indiana Commendation Medal.
Watts said he "realizes that the Putnam County voters have a big decision to make at the upcoming May 6 primary election" and promises to do his "very best to represent the people of Putnam County with your support."