"As a native of Richmond, I understand the complexity of the problems that have to be addressed in the Wayne County courthouse and I bring a fresh prospective, creative solutions, and energized partnerships."

My Inspiration

About C. Yvonne Washington
My mother Margaret Washington always worked at the polls during the elections.  She was a stay-at-home mom and active at our school as a Room Mother and member of the PTA.  Being involved in our education (I have two siblings) was her way of protecting and guiding us.  Working the polls was something that she became passionate about like most African-Americans during the Civil Rights movement. She later ran for school board and served as Chair of the Democratic Women during the 70's when I was in High School.
- C. Yvonne Washington 
As a native of Richmond, Yvonne Washington is a product of the Richmond Community School System. After graduating from Richmond High School, Ms. Washington relocated to Texas, where she worked for eight years as a company leader specializing in Telecommunications Sales & Marketing. One of her annual projects was the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk where her leadership of fundraising teams met regional goals for the Association. She returned to Richmond and joined Indiana University East Center for Health Promotion. She went on to become an alumna, earning her Associates and Bachelors degrees from Indiana University East with educational focus on Humanities, Behavioral Science and Communications.
-Wayne County Democratic Party

 Experience 

Washington said her work experiences have covered everything from day care to elder care. After earning associate's and bachelor's degrees from Indiana University East with educational focus on humanities, behavioral science and communications, she worked at IU East's Center for Health Promotion. Washington also has been a trainer and career consultant with WorkOne
Beth Harrick, the county's Democratic Party chair in a news release announcing Washington's candidacy, ​"At WorkOne she provided training, coaching and referrals to help her clients gain skills and employment. She knows and loves this community, and wants to leverage her talents to advance the welfare and well-being of its residents.”
At IU East, Washington said she was the first point of contact for individuals in crisis, and she worked at WorkOne during the Visteon shutdown. She said she helped Visteon employees who felt betrayed and disappointed navigate their feelings and take their next steps. Washington told of a person in crisis who came to her at IU East and told her that the next day might be too late to receive counseling, which she ensured was immediately provided.
"I had to develop a keen sense of discernment as to how to provide services," she said.
-Mike Emery, Richmond Palladium-Item
                                  C. Yvonne Washington at a Faith in Indiana event                                    Paid for by Dr. Paul Kreise, voter and authorized by C. Yvonne Washington

My diverse career and life experiences include media, insurance, higher education, business and industry in addition to providing care for aging family members.  I have worked with populations in personal and health crisis as well as those in transition to gainful employment.  With my depth of administrative leadership experience and budgetary oversight, I have learned how to balance the conflicting needs within large and small organizations.  Several years ago, I managed a small business that catered to women's health and fitness needs.  During that time, I was able to develop personal relationships with women across the life span and I was amazed to learn about all the major contributions that women were making to small businesses in Richmond/Wayne County.  As County Clerk, I would be responsible for making sure the voices of these women and all residents of Wayne County are heard by ensuring fair elections and providing accurate reporting of election results in a timely fashion.  Voter suppression and vote manipulation erode the integrity of our community and if we truly want to see Wayne County move forward these trends must be reversed!

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Contact: washingtonyvonne22@yahoo.com, or mail to Yvonne Washington c/o Wayne County Democrats, PO Box 234, Richmond IN 47375
Articles by:
Mike Emery, Richmond Palladium-Item​

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Press Release:
The Wayne County Democratic Party 
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Alison Clark Zajdel
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​Margaret Kinsey 
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