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Category Archives: Around the District

Upcoming Meet and Greet Locations

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Dion Bergeron

I look forward to meeting all of the residents who can make it to my Meet and Greets. I’m going to be lining these up for the near future as I can get confirmations from businesses.

The Meet and Greets are as follows:

February 19th: Industrial Revolution – Valparaiso – 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Come join us and ask the questions that you are desperate to know the answers to, while having a pop or beer on me.

February 20th: Twincade – Griffith – 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Come hang out, play a retro game, and pour your heart out about the issues that are important to you.

February 24th: Zorn Brew Works – Michigan City – 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Join us for a beer, good conversation, and the answers to “life, the universe, and everything” (hint- the answer is 42).

More events like these to follow. Our goal is to hit all possible areas of the district as we can. If you have recommendations for locations or are interested in hosting an event, please email us at talk@dionbergeron.com

 

Locations should not be interpreted as endorsements. Actual endorsements will be listed separately and labeled as such.

 

Dion Bergeron

Born in Houma, Louisiana on February 5th, 1974, Dion was the second son of Floyd and Lynda Bergeron. Dion’s older brother Paul passed away at age 9 from Neuroblastoma when Dion was 5, so he grew up as an only child. Dion saw his father a handful of times throughout his life, but never really bonded with him.

His mother moved him around frequently, sometimes multiple times a year. Raised by his single mother, he lived in Louisiana and Alabama, before moving to Michigan City, Indiana at around age 10.

His mother tried hard, but had a long history of mental illness and addiction. Alcohol and drug abuse were a part of every day life, and they struggled financially. Dion learned the ins and outs of the welfare system from an early age, watching his mother juggle food stamps and bills, and was on track to becoming another statistic himself. Eventually his mother was placed into a care facility.

Dion was forced to grow up fast, and was on his own at 16. The combination of working full time to pay bills and trying to juggle school was too much. He dropped out of High School, but got his GED the day he turned 18. He migrated back and forth between Indiana and Louisiana, unable to find a direction.

At 19, while living in Louisiana, Dion was arrested for Criminal Damage to Coin Operated Vending Machines, a misdemeanor. This would prove a crucial turning point for him.

Dion witnessed the difference in the way the judicial system treats people based on wealth, as he was offered a plea deal: pay a few thousand dollars, and the charges would vanish. Unable to come up with the money, the case proceeded to trial, which Dion lost. Since Dion was with someone who committed the crime, he was just as guilty, the law said, so he was sentenced to one year in the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex in Houma, Louisiana. At the time, there was a rash of these crimes, though Dion had no idea, and the prosecutor and judge were under pressure to make an example of him.

It was while here that Dion vowed to turn his life around. He straightened up, and made positive steps to ensure that he would never see the inside of a jail cell again, eventually even becoming a Correctional Officer, having the experience of both sides of the bars, a rarity in law enforcement.

Education

Dion attended local schools in Michigan City since moving here from Alabama with his mother at around 10 years old. St. Paul Lutheran, Joy Elementary, Barker Junior High, and Elston High School formed the foundation of his education. He grew up right here in the region, and sends his children to the public schools here as well because he believes in them.

He attended Ivy Tech for Computer Science, with a focus in Network Administration, and knows first-hand of the student debt incurred by massive numbers of our citizens, as well as the numerous flaws (and strengths) in our higher education system.

Career

Dion’s first job was at the Michigan City Humane Society (and Fried’s Cat Shelter) as a volunteer in his early teens. His first paying job was also at the Humane Society, as they hired him on when he reached legal working-for-pay age.

From food service to transportation, from 10 years as a long-haul truck driver and trainer to 7 years as a Correctional Officer at Indiana State Prison, even becoming a Real Estate Broker, Dion has experience working and dealing with people all across this country, and from all walks of life.

In this time of incredible division, we need the life experience and skills of people who can empathize with those across all walks of life, and Dion embodies a unique opportunity to bridge divides.

Values

Dion Bergeron believes very strongly in honesty, integrity, and accountability. His life experience has taught him that people make mistakes, but taking responsibility for those mistakes and vowing to learn from them is where true character emerges. Perfection is not a human trait, and it is our flaws that make us who we are, and mold our uniqueness.

Dion believes that true freedom is the ability to chart your own course in life, raising yourself up from the crushing yoke of terrible childhood experiences, turning them into strengths, and using that history to connect with people that would otherwise be unreachable.

One of Dion’s core values is family. He is the proud father of 5 children, ranging in age from 23 to 12, and has been happily married to his wife Elizabeth for almost 10 years.

Dion values self-sufficiency and drive, while also understanding that there are times when people need a hand.

Witnessing what is going on in our government, Dion can no longer stand by and simply hope it gets better. Together we can make real progress.

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Posted in Around the District | Tags: Congress, Dion Bergeron, La Porte County, Lake County, Porter County |

Bergeron Speaks at La Porte Republican Women’s Group

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Press

LA PORTE, Indiana, January 20, 2020.

 

Despite the wet and cold weather outside, the mood in the Laporte County GOP Women’s Group was upbeat on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

 

Dion Bergeron, a new face in the hotly contested race for Indiana’s 1st District, had been invited to address the ladies there, and they seemed to recognize his authenticity.

 

“I’m just a regular guy,” he began, “and I’ve had enough of people that will never know what it’s like to be us making laws that affect us. I’m a former truck driver. I did that for a decade. I’ve been to 48 states, Canada, and even Mexico. Alaska and Hawaii are on the bucket list. Maybe someday. I’m also a former Correctional Officer. I worked at Indiana State Prison for 7 years. I’m no different than you, and certainly no better.”

 

“Everyone on the left seems to be in favor of this Green New Deal. No automobiles, no fossil fuels, and no cows. Enacting this would absolutely cripple the economy in this area. Northwest Indiana is dependent on the transportation industry and the steel industry, both of which would almost cease to exist with this legislation. I have family and friends currently employed at the mill, and more than one family member that retired from there.  Some of my extended family are dairy farmers. I don’t think they’d be able to do much business with no cows, do you?”

 

Dion continued, “I don’t know any of the other candidates personally, but one thing I do want to touch on is that my fellow Republicans’ platforms are all very similar. Some have even openly voiced their willingness to rubber stamp anything President Trump wants.”

 

His eyes were fixed on each lady present one at a time, while he outlined his own stance. “I believe that Donald Trump has done some very good things for this country, but I do not agree with everything he says and does. He is a human being and he makes mistakes, just as we all do. I am no one’s rubber stamp. If any policy or law is not good for the people of Northwest Indiana, then I will not back it. I will not vote for anything that does not directly serve my district. Trump’s focus has to be for the whole country, just like my focus is for District 1.”

 

Dion asked those assembled if there were any questions. He was asked about his family, and he responded by introducing his wife, Elizabeth, who had joined him at the event. He also talked about his children.

 

“My wife works with the developmentally disabled. She’s a Medicaid Case Manager and through her I’ve been able to learn an incredible amount about the danger our home health care system is in. There just aren’t enough providers and the system itself could be vastly improved. My wife and I have 5 children together. I have 2 adult daughters that live in New Jersey, and 3 boys that live with us. There’s 17 year old Orion, 13 year old Donovan (who goes by Nova), and 12 year old Trevor. We live in Michigan City, which I grew up in, while my wife comes from Munster. We met when we both worked at Indiana State Prison.”

 

The last question of the evening was what he was most passionate about, as far as his issues. “While there are many things that could be improved, I am extremely passionate about the 2nd Amendment, followed closely by the 1st. The 2nd Amendment is the foundation of self defense. I believe that everyone has the right to defend themselves and their family. That is one reason I believe we need more regular people to stand up and demand our government back. I will always defend your rights and those of all of us in this country.”

 

Dion Bergeron encourages anyone interested in this exciting new opportunity for Indiana First District to contact his campaign at 219-380-9625 or www.dionbergeron.com. He is also available at www.facebook.com/DionForCongress.

 

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