As the May 8th primary election draws closer, several candidate endorsements have been announced, according to my news-gathering partner at The Hamilton County Reporter .

Here are endorsements provided in the April 18th edition of the Reporter:

–Paul Ayers endorses Christine Pauley for County Council, describing her as a conservative with backbone who will be “beholden only to the taxpayers.”  Ayers currently serves on the County Council

— Rick McKinney is endorsing Mark Hall for County Council, citing Hall’s business background and his understanding of the need to be independent.  Mckinney also currently serves on the County Council.

–Former Fishers Police Chief, now retired, George Kehl endorses Jeff Heinzmann for Judge of Hamilton County Superior Court 1.  Kehl says Heinzmann is “a public servant who is a proven and trusted decision-maker. “