CTE Anthony Manuel

A federal judge ruled Monday that Cook County is liable to pay back potentially millions of dollars to people who lost their homes in the county’s annual property tax sales, three years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the system unconstitutional.

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For the smaller yard signs, we kindly ask that you dispose of them, as the recent weather has left many of them weather beaten and too damaged to reuse.

Thank you all so much for your support, kindness, and encouragement throughout this campaign. We truly appreciate everyone who displayed a sign and helped spread our message.

Thank you.

Anthony J. Manuel

Good morning Lake County,

Elections come and go, but purpose endures.

I want to thank the 13,250 voters across Lake County who believed in this campaign, this vision, and this movement for accountability, financial empowerment, and transformational leadership. Your support was never just about politics — it was about believing that our communities deserve transparency, opportunity, and a government that works for working families.

While this election did not end the way we hoped, I still believe deeply in the future of Lake County. Progress is not defined by one night or one race. Real change happens when ordinary people decide they will no longer sit on the sidelines and instead choose to lead, serve, and build.

I congratulate Treasurer Petalas on his victory and wish him wisdom and success in serving the people of Lake County.

To every volunteer, donor, supporter, church member, student, neighbor, senior citizen, and first-time voter who stood with this campaign — thank you. You reminded me that leadership is not about titles. Leadership is about service. It is about lifting people up, creating hope where there was frustration, and inspiring others to believe again.

This campaign spoke about financial dignity, accountability, and breaking cycles that have held our communities back for far too long. That conversation does not end tonight. In many ways, it is only beginning.

I remain committed to Lake County. I remain committed to service. And I remain committed to the belief that when we empower people economically, educationally, and spiritually, we change entire communities for generations.

The work continues.

With gratitude and hope,

Anthony J. Manuel

End this torturous game of musical chair politics. End this culture of corruption. Vote a Banker, for a Banker's Job!

Vote Anthony Manuel on May 5th!

https://youtu.be/noE3hAjuT-4?si=ind9vEgL3CF_IVh4

Last night, while Gary was sleeping, the man who has held Lake County financial offices for 30 years was posting on Facebook at 2am.

He said he is mentally tired.
He said people are lying about him.
He said the accusations against him are "politically contrived."
He said he knows things — and wondered whether to use them.
And then he said — there will be a victory.

I want to respond to that directly.

I have not lied about John Petalas. Not once.

The Indiana State Board of Accounts declared Lake County the only unauditable government unit in the entire state of Indiana. I did not write that report. The State Board of Accounts did.

The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled — unanimously — that the 2019 tax sale process failed property owners. I did not write that ruling. Three judges did.

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled — unanimously — that the 624 Broadway property taking violated a Gary entrepreneur's constitutional rights. I did not write that opinion. The Supreme Court of Indiana did.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons public inmate database and the Lake County public payroll records confirm that a federally convicted individual is currently employed as a Tax Clerk in the Treasurer's office. I did not create those databases. The federal government and Lake County created them.

I have not contrived a single thing.
I have read public records.
And I have said publicly what those records say.

If John Petalas is mentally tired — I understand. Defending a 30-year record of financial mismanagement in the final week of a campaign would exhaust anyone.

If he has information he believes the voters of Lake County deserve to know — say it. Say it publicly. Say it with your name on it. Not at 2am. Not in hints. Say it.

Because that is what accountability looks like.
And accountability is exactly what this race is about.

Three days.
Early voting is open right now — today — at the Lake County Government Center.

The people of Lake County will decide who is telling the truth on May 5th.

Anthony Manuel for Lake County Treasurer.

A Banker for a Banker's Job. 🗳️

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who helped me with my campaign. I especially want to thank all of my supporters and voters in the 3rd District who voted for me and placed their confidence in me to be their Councilman. I am humbled and honored.

Congratulations, to Councilwoman Brown! I see a bright future for the 3rd District and the City of Gary.

I would like to give special recognition to all of our supporters. Thank You!
Elect Anthony Manuel as your next 3rd District Councilman Gary, IN on May 2, 2023.
A Vision + A Plan = Results

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