County 27: Tipton

I visited Tipton County on a Friday and found that talking to local leaders there was a great way to end the week.

During a brief but informative time in the City of Tipton, I sad down with city, town and county elected leaders to hear about local issues and their perspective on state government. This all comes as my staff and I prepare the report on what we’ve learned from local leaders these past six months. We are compiling the thoughts from the leaders in Tipton County – and the 26 other counties I’ve visited so far on my Hoosier Crossroads Tour – to give a report on the state of local government in Indiana. This report will be available here on the website.

One thing Tipton does well is making the downtown district a welcoming hub for business and community. I was impressed with the number of businesses clustered along Main Street and only wished there had been time in the day’s packed schedule to stop in and see what the local shops were offering for the holidays.

Every community has something special to offer. The saying goes, "If you’ve seen one small town, you’ve seen them all." But I always say, "In Indiana, if you’ve seen one city or town, then you’ve just seen one." Each is different, with its own flavor and unique assets that make you want to stay and get to know the people there.

I learned a lot from the meeting I had. Look for our complete report soon.