Spencer County Democratic Party Welcomes Lt. Governor Candidate Terry Goodin to Annual Fish Fry July 28
The Spencer County Democratic Party announces will host its annual summer Fish Fry on Sunday, July 28th at the Spencer County Youth and Community Center in Chrisney. Special invited guests as of press time include candidate for Indiana Lt. Governor, Terry Goodin, candidate for 8th District U.S. Representative, Erik Hurt, candidate for State Representative District 74, Bob Compton, and candidate for County Council At-large, John Hurley.
Sponsored by the Spencer County Democratic Central Committee, the menu will feature catfish fillets, sliced ham, baked beans, potato salad, tomatoes, corn, desserts and homemade ice cream. Doors will open at 11:30 AM CDT with meal service starting at 12:30 PM CDT and carry-out service available from 12-12:30. There will also be a silent auction, half pot and attendance door prizes. Tickets are $20 (free for students and children) and can be purchased in advance online at bit.ly/fish-fry24 or by calling or texting Chairman Dan Wilkinson at (812) 660-9130. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
“We are excited to welcome Terry Goodin back to Spencer County for the Fish Fry following his recent nomination at the state convention for Lt. Governor as Jennifer McCormick’s running mate, said Spencer County Democratic Party Chairman, Dan Wilkinson. “Terry brings southern Indiana values and common sense to the Lt. Governor’s office in sharp contrast to the fringe candidate recently nominated by the Republican Party in the form of Micah Beckwith. Terry also has a wealth of experience as an educator, school administrator, public servant, and advocate for agriculture and rural development. We look forward to hearing Terry’s message as well as hearing from our Congressional candidate, Erik Hurt,” Wilkinson said.
About Terry Goodin
Dr. Terry Goodin, a true Hoosier at heart, was raised on a family farm where he learned the value of hard work and community. His unwavering dedication to public service has been a cornerstone of his professional life. Most recently, he served as the State Director for Rural Development with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a role that exemplified his commitment to improving the lives of rural Hoosiers.
Prior to his work with the USDA Dr. Goodin served as a public school educator. His administrative endeavors began as an assistant principal/teacher at Austin High School, followed by serving as assistant principal with Bloomington High School South. Dr. Goodin then spent 24 years as a Public School Superintendent at Crothersville Community Schools. As Superintendent, he developed one of the first Early College Initiatives in the State allowing students the opportunity to graduate from High School with a College Degree.
Elected in 2000, he served 20 years in the Indiana House of Representatives and was chosen by his colleagues as the House Minority Leader in 2017. As a member of the Indiana General Assembly, Dr. Goodin committed his time to creating better opportunities for Indiana through educational, agricultural, and rural development initiatives and was a staunch advocate for the expansion of Broadband connectivity. He also served on the State Budget Committee, was Vice-Chairman of the House Ways and Means, and a member of the following committees: Agriculture and Rural Development, Natural Resources, Roads and Transportation, International Trade, Banking and Finance, Elections and Apportionment.
Dr. Goodin is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 1989 and Master of Arts in History and Secondary Education in 1990. In 1995 he received his Doctorate from Indiana University Bloomington.
Terry is a native of Austin, Indiana where he resides with his wife, Darcie, and their three children – daughter Grace, and sons Berley and Brown. Terry continues to raise beef cattle on the family farm.
