Tom A. DeCola v. Starke County Council

── Tom A. DeCola v. Starke County Council ── Case No.: 21A-MI-00120 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: July 28, 2021 Author: Judge Melissa May County of Origin: Marshall Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Robb concur In November 2018, DeCola won election to the Starke County Council. On December 7, 2018, DeCola swore and filed with the Clerk of the Starke Circuit Court an oath of office, which provided: I, [DeCola], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana, and that I will faithfully, impartially, and diligently discharge the duties of the office of County Council Member 4th District of this County, according to law and to the best of my ability. (App. Vol.