ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. – A local fourth grader is the National County Government Week essay contest winner for the Association of Indiana Counties’ Northwest District.

Charlotte Dvorak, a student at Kennedy Academy Elementary School, was selected over other fourth graders in the district for her essay based on the theme, “Examining the Administration of the Indiana Property Tax Process.”

Essays were judged based on how well students discussed the county’s role with property taxes.

Dvorak received $100 for winning the contest. Winners were chosen in each of the AIC’s six districts.

Dvorak was awarded during the AIC Northwest District Meeting in Marshall County.

Congratulations!