By Leah Sander
InkFreeNews

WARSAW — Elaine Kokenge wants to bring more transparency to government.

That’s why she’s running for the southern district Kosciusko County commissioner seat.

Kokenge, Warsaw, joins three fellow Republicans running in the May 3 primary: Brian Pyle, Don Wiesehan Jr. and incumbent Bob Conley.

Kokenge, who’s running for public office for the first time, told InkFreeNews she believes that there “should be a more clear transparent government.” She wants to make people more aware of government decisions.

She said she’s a “good listener” and is kind, honest and trustworthy.

Kokenge has lived in the area for 35 years and has visited the lakes area since she was 3 years old. She graduated from Delta High School near Muncie and later obtained a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Ball State University.

She is a technician at Kosciusko Community Hospital, having worked there for 22 years. She also formerly ran her own business for 14 years, repairing antique clocks.

Kokenge has been married to her husband, Bob, for 30 years.