OFFICE OF THE CLERK-TREASURER

 

Patricia E. Persinger Patricia E. Persinger, Clerk-Treasurer
Phone: 812-883-4264 — Fax: 812-883-3634
E-Mail: pat.persinger@cityofsalemin.com
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 — 4:30

Patricia E. Persinger assumed responsibilities of the office of Clerk-Treasurer on May 2, 2002. She was appointed by a Democrat Caucus of four people to fill the position vacated by the former Clerk-Treasurer, Judy K. Chastain, who became inaugurated as the City of Salem's Mayor.

Following that, Patricia was elected to officially serve as Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Salem on November 4, 2003. In November 2007. She was again re-elected to serve an additional term as Salem's Clerk-Treasurer beginning January 1, 2008.

An experienced professional in City Government Management, on June 14, 2007, Patricia was conferred the title of Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk by the Indiana League of Municipal Clerk and Treasurers (IAMC). Along with other professional credentials including an Associate Degree in Business Management, Patricia relies heavily on her personal skills and her knowledge and understanding of the community to assure the running of an efficient and friendly office.

Her watchful eye has helped the City of Salem steer through the reassessment without having to borrow money from outside sources. Among her many financial responsibilities, she directs all accounts payable processes to assure prompt disbursement of monies and oversees the deposits of all incoming funds to the City.

The Clerk-Treasurer's office, always ready to serve the public. offers these additional services:

Maintains and Provides Copies
Ordinances — Resolutions — Budgets
Meeting Agendas — Financial Reports — Other Items

Sells Boat Permits for Lake Salinda and John Hay
Rent Dump Trucks to City Residents — Sell Animal Licenses

[Related Topics — Proposed New Water Rates — Revised New Sewer Rates]

You may contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office via on-line form for additional information.