Letter to the Editor, from Jake Thatcher

To the Editor,

How many employees do businesses in Greene County have?

1-4 Employees -- 67.44 percent

5-9 Employees -- 19.21 percent

10-19 Employees -- 6.47 percent

20-49 Employees -- 4.45 percent

50-99 Employees -- 1.42 percent

100+ Employees -- 1.01 percent

Mayor Wilkes understands these figures. John and I have talked extensively about where the jobs are and who is providing the jobs we have in Linton and Greene County.

Mayor Wilkes and several other business leaders are in the process of working on a new project called "Grow Greene." Our plan is to help entrepreneurs that want the opportunity to start their own business or have start-up ideas the resources to do so.

I feel that John Wilkes has done well for the City of Linton when it comes to supporting local business and the community. He has been willing to listen to new ideas and encourage improvement.

Voting for John Wilkes on November 3rd will continue to promote growth and new businesses to Linton.

Jake Thatcher

Linton, Indiana