Sara Arnold – Circuit Court Clerk
About Sara Arnold
Sara is married to her husband of 28 years, Neil. She has two sons Eric (Krista) and David Neuman (living in Thailand). She has three grandchildren, Tyler, Evan and Madelynn. Sara is the daughter of Donald & Dorothy Beckman and has six sisters and one brother. Sara began employment with Spencer County as deputy auditor in 1993. She was elected County Auditor in 1998 and 2002. Sara was elected to two terms as County Assessor after serving as Auditor. Sara is currently serving her first term as Circuit Court Clerk. Sara is a 1979 graduate of Heritage Hills High School.
Professional Associations
Sara has been recognized as a leader throughout Indiana and is the 2020 President of the Indiana Circuit Court Clerks Association. The Association works on behalf of all the Clerks in Indiana on concerns and issues pertaining to clerk duties. Sara also serves on two state judicial committees (Protective Orders and Judicial Administration) working with judges throughout the state on ways to improve policy and procedures in the judicial system. Sara was recently appointed by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Stephen David to a committee to hear and discuss concerns of courts, prosecutors and sheriffs during the COVID-19 crisis.
Sara also serves on the board of the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC). The AIC lobbies on behalf of counties on legislation pertaining to all county offices. She was President of the AIC in 2010 and in 2014 and received its highest honor, The Arthur R. Himsel award, for her dedication and service to county government.
Community Involvement
Sara is an active member of our community. She is a member St. John Lutheran Church in Evanston, a board member for the Mariah Hill Regional Sewer District, former board member of the Lincoln Heritage Public Library, former Vice-chair of the Spencer County Democratic Central Committee, and she is the Carter 1 Precinct Committeeperson.
Key Issues
Sara sees three key issues important to the office of the Circuit Court Clerk.
- Later this year, the Clerk’s office will be transitioning to the state Odyssey computer court management system. Sara’s office has been working for months to insure a smooth transition.
- Another key issue is the proper accounting of court fines and fees, child support payments, traffic ticket payments, maintaining court records in proper form, and issuing marriage licenses.
- Finally, as administrator of elections the Clerk has tremendous responsibility. Sara has worked in a bi-partisan manner with the County Election Board and others to insure safe, fair and accurate elections.
Goals and Objectives if Elected
Sara has important goals and objectives if elected to serve as your Clerk once again. Moving from precinct poll locations to Vote Centers is paramount on her list. Sara says the advantages of vote centers are many, including lower costs and more flexibility for the voters to name just a few.
Sara’s office will continue working to scan old court records as the office moves to paperless storage with the Odyssey court management system freeing up valuable storage space.
A Message from Sara Arnold
“I would appreciate your vote. I have been honored to serve Spencer County residents and hope to be able to continue to do so.”
