Bartlett Selected Indiana House Democratic Caucus Chairman

INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. John Bartlett (D-Indianapolis) has been selected by Indiana House Democrats to serve as their caucus chairman during the 2015-16 sessions of the Indiana General Assembly.

Bartlett, who has been a member of the Indiana House since 2007, was chosen caucus chairman by his colleagues during the group’s organizational meeting today in Indianapolis. In his new position, Bartlett will serve as the point person for activities conducted by the caucus and lead the meetings when the group conducts caucuses.

“I am delighted to welcome John Bartlett to the House Democratic leadership team,” said House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath from Michigan City. “John is a fighter and a lawmaker devoted to doing what’s right for the people he represents. I look forward to taking full advantage of his wise counsel as we begin deliberations in the Legislature in the months ahead.”

Bartlett, who represents House District 95, filled a legislative vacancy left by the resignation of Mae Dickinson in late 2007.

A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Bartlett is a retired tool–and–die maker for the Rolls–Royce Corporation, where he had worked for 42 years.

He is a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and went on to attend Martin University and Ivy Tech.

Outside of his legislative responsibilities, Bartlett is Chair of the Board of Trustees of Martin University. He also serves as president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and was president of the Devington Community Development Corporation. He was a founding member of the Sheridan Heights Associations for Neighborhood Enhancement (SHANE), serves on the NAACP Executive Committee, and is past chairman of the Civil Rights Council for United Auto Workers Region Three.