McLean County Coroner looks to keep position

Posted on March 11, 2016

*Davis is asking for your vote on March 15th. (WJBC file photo)*

By Terry James

BLOOMINGTON – The current McLean County Coroner says her office continues to improve and leads by example in central Illinois.

Kathy Davis is asking for your vote On March 15th. Davis says she has taken on the issue of suicide prevention and promotes the 211 phone number.

“It’s already established by Path Crisis,” said Davis. “I think as an elected official you need to get the word out there that there are people who care.”

Davis was appointed by the County Board following the departure of Beth Kimmerling. Gary Morefield and Ryan Gibson are also running for the seat.

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

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