Dan Carden

MICHIGAN CITY — Outgoing state Rep. Pat Boy, D-Michigan City, is encouraging Democratic Party leaders in Indiana House District 9 to select LaPorte County Councilman Randy Novak to replace her at the Statehouse.

Boy officially endorsed Novak Wednesday, some 24 hours after announcing her plans to retire from public life Oct. 17 after seven years in the Indiana House and 15 more as a member of the Michigan City City Council.

"Ultimately, I want to spend more time with my family before they grow away from me, and that means it is time for another public servant to step forward. I am excited that Randy Novak has chosen to pursue the role of House District 9 state representative," Boy said.

Novak, a realtor and retired Michigan City fire chief, has served 11 years on the LaPort

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