| State Rep. Mike Karickhoff, first elected in 2010, has been an active member of his community for 35 years. During the 2022 session, Karickhoff authored a bill aimed to help Indiana communities rejoin a multi-state lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies that contributed to the opioid crisis. This new law helps Hoosiers gain additional settlement funds that go toward opioid-related programming, fighting the drug crisis, supporting local law enforcement and drug task forces, and bolstering treatment and preventative care.
In Kokomo, he served seven years on the Kokomo Common Council as the Finance Chair and President. Karickhoff and his wife, Kelly have four daughters and 10 grandchildren. They worship at Northview Church in Kokomo.
Community Activities-
Kokomo Common Council 2004-2010
Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance 2008-2010, 2014
Kokomo Howard Development Corporation (KHDC) 2004-2008
Kokomo Kiwanis Club 1985-2023
Kiwanis Foundation Board 1996-2022
Middle School Basketball Coach at Taylor and Northwestern School Corporations 2000-2010
Kokomo Y's Men's Club 1986-2000
American Red Cross Board of Directors 1992-1998
United Way of Howard County 1985-1996
Legislative Recognitions-
Indiana Association of School Psychologists 2023 Friend of School Psychology Award
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance 2023 Public Policy Champion
2023 Public Service Award from Greater Indiana
2023 Kokomo Police Department Civilian Award
National Federation of Independent Business 2020 Guardian of Small Business Award
Accelerate Indiana Municipalities 2019 Legislator of the Year
Indiana Bankers Association 2018 Legislator of the Year
Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities 2017 Legislator of the Year
Sagamore of the Wabash 2016 (Gov. Mike Pence)
Indiana Parks and Recreation Association's 2014 Legislator of the Year
Indiana Conservation Alliance's 2014 Legislator of the Year
Indiana Association of Cities and Towns' 2013 Legislator of the Year |