Pike Township’s legislative body passed a resolution revoking Trustee Annette Johnson’s access to a government-owned vehicle amid scrutiny over how the taxpayer-funded SUV was being used. Board members cited timestamped photos and videos showing her behind the wheel of a township Chevrolet Traverse at a political event.
Those images, reported by IndyStar, showed Johnson driving the Traverse to a January campaign event in Carmel for congressional candidate J.D. Ford. The newspaper also reported other trips in the township SUV.
Johnson, who took office in 2019 and is running uncontested for reelection next month, was the subject of a board resolution revoking her access to the vehicle.
Board Considers Vehicle Access and Pay
The board considered Johnson’s vehicle access, while a compensation vote was also expected at the Oct. 28 meeting…