Primary 2026 candidate Q&A: Tippecanoe County Council
Party nominations for four of the seven seats on the Tippecanoe County Council, the budget-setting piece of county government, will be on the May 5 primary ballot.
Party nominations for four of the seven seats on the Tippecanoe County Council, the budget-setting piece of county government, will be on the May 5 primary ballot.
Incumbents are running in three of the four districts, with only one facing a primary challenge:
District 1: Democrat Ben Murray is being challenged by Republican Trent Richter in the general election.
District 2: Republican Jody Hamilton faces a challenge from Jonathan Chapin in the GOP primary. No Democrat filed for the seat in the primary.
District 3: Republican Lynn Beck is running to replace council member Kathy Vernon. No Democrats have filed.
District 4: Democrat Lisa Dullum has no challengers in the primary or in the general election, so far.
Council members are selected by voters in their districts, so not every voter in the county will see county council on their ballots. Check the map below. Or to see who is on your ballot, go to: indianavoters.in.gov.
Here, candidates answer questions about their approach.
For more: Find bios of each candidate, along with information about where and when to vote, at the end of this article. Watch in the coming days for more candidate Q&As in other races on Tippecanoe County primary ballots.
District 1
Why do you want this job? Why are you running now for this position?
Ben Murray, D: I have been on County Council for seven years. I love what I get to do while continuing to build strong relationships to keep on moving our community forward. I bring experience in fiscal stewardship, thoughtful growth, collaborative governance and I am working on addressing our local challenges.
Trent Richter, R: With the recent issues in local township offices that have been instrumental in driving legislation at the state level, I knew it was time to bring integrity and fiscal responsibility to the local level of our elected offices. As a firefighter for the city of Lafayette, I am not eligible to run for my local township trustee or board as it is a conflict of interest. (Understand, firefighters are the only ones restricted from serving in a township position that contract for fire protection with the city.) So, I looked for the best position that would allow me to serve my community in an elected office and found that the County Council District 1 would give me that opportunity. I have worked and lived in the 1st District for more than 25 years and feel that I know the area its residents and feel I can best represent their interests with the growing economic uncertainty facing local governments.
Name two of your top priorities for the position. And how will you handle them?
Ben Murray, D: The first priority is to balance a budget given the future funding constraints while also working towards a goal of a 5% raise for all county employees. For the budget we will need to reduce expenses and look at other methods to increase revenues beyond property taxes. Another priority of mine is to figure out a way to build a juvenile detention facility as we continue to increase our expenses with allocating $1 million in 2025 to house juveniles across the state. To do this, we will need to work with stakeholders on how to fund both the building but also operations.
Trent Richter, R: Public Safety is my highest priority for our community, and the most important responsibility of local government. The ambulance service needs to be addressed immediately, when citizens are waiting in excess of 10-plus minutes or getting ambulances from outside agencies, this tells me the needs are not being met. There have also been past issues with the ambulance service being “out of network” for major insurance providers in our community, citizens shouldn’t have to ask 911 if the ambulance being sent is “in network” when they are facing the worst day of their lives. I will address these issues in my position as I can bring firsthand knowledge and experience to this concern and hold those accountable for providing that service.
My second priority is to the make sure we hire and retain great employees, that provide those services to our community. If you do not make your employees a priority it will show when they deal with the public. Having high turnover or not retaining good employees affect the bottom line. I see the strain the 911 service has put on the public safety employee as a whole. I have helped negotiate several great contracts in my position as union president and the city I work for, I have shown how restructuring pay scales helps to not only retain quality employees it can also save municipalities on their budgets whose biggest cost is employee pay and benefits. We can also help fix this is by looking for better ways to handle non-emergent calls. Tippecanoe County is not immune to this issue, communities all over the state and for that fact the entire U.S. are fighting the strain and growing cost for public safety. I have sat at the Statehouse and watched many mayors from across Indiana ask for help from legislators on this very issue. It’s time we stop kicking the can down the road and take this issue head on, and I am willing to have that conversation.
What’s the biggest challenge facing Tippecanoe County in the next four years? And how do you propose to address that as a county council member?
Ben Murray, D: One of the biggest challenges is consistent, stable funding to strategically plan growth for the future. To achieve this we must work together with all stakeholders by keeping expenses low while ensuring we are providing adequate services to our community. As we grow with all of new housing developments we need to ensure we have the capacity to handle that growth, especially within the public safety and infrastructure realms.
Trent Richter, R: Although I feel affordability for our citizens and cost of living are major issues facing our county, I believe the biggest challenge facing the County Council will be property tax reform and how we stay ahead of it. Attracting high quality jobs and businesses who will provide higher paying opportunities for those who choose to call Tippecanoe County home is important and will help maintain the tax base needed to provide services at the levels we currently provide.
With the effects of Senate Bill 1’s property tax settling in, what’s the best way the county can handle what is expected to be lost revenue in the coming year? If cuts are needed, what areas would you target first?
Ben Murray, D: This goes hand in hand with my top priority and the biggest challenge facing Tippecanoe County Council. To address this County Council must work with their departments and reduce budgets as best they can. We need to look at vacant positions and if the position is truly needed. We began this process in 2025 and were able to not fund positions to reduce the budget. This process needs to continue. The other areas we have seen significant price increases has been with software expenses that also needs to be looked at as well.
Trent Richter, R: The verdict is still out how much of a hit we are going to take with SEA 1, and with the talk of property tax elimination at the Statehouse, we cannot sit on LIT (local income tax) money for future use. Taxpayers are being asked to pay through another collection, and those funds sit for future use, when they should be put to use now. As we learned through the Covid years, things will only be twice as much two to four years from now. We are not saving money holding off projects that need to be completed now and building a cash reserve at the taxpayer’s expense. As for cuts, maybe cutting duplicate services is where we start, having multiple agencies with the exact same service seems redundant and a waste of taxpayer money. So maybe we look to see how consolidation can help everyone be more efficient and cut out the waste in local government. If the statehouse is going to tie the hands of county government, then county government has to take a hard look at how you provide the same service with partnerships.
What’s one thing you believe the county underfunds now? Why? And how would you propose to change that while keeping a balanced county budget?
Ben Murray, D: I would say employees’ salaries. It is very difficult to live and work in Tippecanoe County with the current cost of living in our county. In order to both retain and attract the best workforce we can, we need to increase our salaries to be more competitive to go along with our robust benefits package. To achieve this, we need to reduce expenses and find our new normal given the fiscal situation we find ourselves in.
Trent Richter, R: I know I seem to be on a lot of public safety issues, but I can only talk on what I know and have experienced. Ambulance service in our community is by far the most underfunded service I have had to deal with in my everyday life. If those in charge of it continue to pass off their duties or refuse or are unable to put adequate equipment in place, then maybe it’s time to look at other ways to provide those services. Through my work throughout the state in the fire service, I have yet to come across a department who loses money running fire-based EMS, so I’m not convinced providing that service will be a hit on the budget.
Name two specific things that separate you from your opponent and why those matter.
Ben Murray, D: Experience and relationships. I have served on County Council for seven years and through those years I gained invaluable knowledge and understanding of how county government operates. In order to make informed decisions on what is best for the county you have to first understand the what, why and how. I have been blessed to learn from the departments I am assigned to and the boards I sit on to gain a deeper understanding of how the county departments operate. My background with having a minor in economics from DePauw University, master’s degree from Purdue University, former math teacher at Jeff along with the variety of boards and committees I sit on further grow my capacity to serve effectively as a County Council member. I have excellent relationships with decision makers at all levels of county government and they trust in me to advocate and support them.
Trent Richter, R: I do not know my opponent, other than by name and family. So, I will not play the political games by putting in writing our differences since I have never even met him. I have lived and worked in the 1st District for more than 25 years, and I can’t tell you if I have ever met anyone who has sat in the chair representing the 1st District, or had one even visit me at home or the fire station. If you do not get out to meet those you represent, how do you know what their concerns are? So, what I hope to do is reach out to the citizens and find out what issues they face and how we as the county council can help and make sure their voices are heard. I believe as an elected official you represent the voice of your district first and your political views second. Many times, in my role as an elected union official with 125-plus members that I represented, what I felt and believed was not always what the membership wanted but my job was to represent their position and not mine. And that is how I will go into this job, representing the voice of the citizens of Tippecanoe County District 1 above all.
District 2
Why do you want this job? Why are you running now for this position?
Jon Chapin, R: I am very into politics. I would like to start in a position like this to gain experience, make a difference in people’s lives, and then pursue larger roles when ready. I believe I have good ideas to modernize the county council and balance the budget.
Jody Hamilton, R: I have had the honor of serving the residents of District 2 for the past four years, including time as Council President. I am seeking to continue that service by building on the progress we’ve made, maintaining responsible budgeting, supporting smart growth, and advancing key initiatives already underway. We are entering a period of new challenges, particularly with the impact of SB1 on Tippecanoe County. We will be asked to do more with fewer resources while continuing to deliver high-quality services. I will continue working alongside elected officials and departments to find practical, responsible solutions that keep our county moving forward.
Name two of your top priorities for the position. And how will you handle them?
Jon Chapin, R: First, cutting spending to balance the budget using technologies such as AI that review programs being funded by taxpayers is essential. This allows us to see where we can save the most amount of money while affecting the least amount of people. The second would be to require metrics of how money being requested has been or will be used for the betterment of the tax payers. Meeting with department heads to ensure money is being spent responsibly. I have seen people request money without providing any analytics and be awarded.
Jody Hamilton, R: My first priority is maintaining financial stability. The Council has taken a responsible approach to budgeting, which puts us in a strong position. With the impacts of SB1, we must continue that approach by being even more intentional with spending, making thoughtful long-term decisions, and maintaining strong cash reserves. My second priority is protecting essential services and infrastructure. Even with tighter revenue, we must deliver the services residents rely on by working with departments to prioritize needs, identify efficiencies, and support both current demands and future growth.
What’s the biggest challenge facing Tippecanoe County in the next four years? And how do you propose to address that as a county council member?
Jon Chapin, R: I think one of the biggest problems we are facing is housing. As businesses come and we continue to expand, zoning restrictions are slowing processes down. Rent is high because there is not much availability. I don’t think the answer is to throw money at this, rather we should de-regulate and ease up on zoning to allow construction to move smoother and quicker. Reducing the size and impact of government is a goal of mine.
Jody Hamilton, R: Tippecanoe County continues to see strong economic growth, which is a positive for our community. However, with the impact of SB1 and reduced property tax revenue, we will be challenged to support that growth with fewer resources. We can’t wait until budget season to respond. We’ve already begun working with departments to identify efficiencies through targeted adjustments, shared services, and exploring additional revenue options. This effort requires a strong partnership among all county governments. By working together, we can maintain essential services while responsibly preparing for continued growth in the years ahead.
With the effects of Senate Bill 1’s property tax settling in, what’s the best way the county can handle what is expected to be lost revenue in the coming year? If cuts are needed, what areas would you target first?
Jon Chapin, R: One of the first things I would do is propose the sale of the Tippecanoe Amphitheater to Purdue. Our tax dollars are being wasted on this and it rarely is used for anything significant. Purdue would be able to turn that into something truly great and worthwhile, while also keeping it off our books. As I mentioned before, I would start denying funding request that do not have metrics that I believe meet the standards for what my constituents believe is a worthy use of their tax dollars. I also mentioned I would like to take our entire budget and run it through an AI program to determine our heaviest hitters, as well as the ones that are nickel and diming us to death. How many benefits from these programs. Are they consistent with the responsibilities of our government per the Constitution? After digesting all that I would be able to make educated decisions on which to programs to end.
Jody Hamilton, R: We’ve already begun working with departments to identify opportunities to operate more efficiently, streamlining processes, leveraging shared services, and reducing duplication, while maintaining service levels. We are also reviewing county fees to better align with the true cost of services, helping reduce the burden on taxpayers where possible. In addition, SB1 provides more flexibility with local income tax (LIT), and we’ve established a committee to evaluate options and make recommendations to the full Council. If reductions are necessary, we will work collaboratively with departments to prioritize solutions, focusing on non-essential spending and efficiencies, with the intent not to impact core services such as public safety, courts, and infrastructure.
What’s one thing you believe the county underfunds now? Why? And how would you propose to change that while keeping a balanced county budget?
Jon Chapin, R: I’m not aware of anything the county underfunds. The infrastructure seems underfunded. If anything, I think it’s obvious we overspend. If we cut the irresponsible spending we do, we would probably be able to better fund the things our tax dollars actually supposed to go to, instead of doing things like trying to purchase federal buildings we do not need, when we don’t have any idea on what we would use it for.
Jody Hamilton, R: One area we need to continue strengthening is our infrastructure and our greatest asset, our county employees. As our county grows, demand for both will increase, and if we don’t stay ahead, we risk higher costs, delays, and reduced service levels. That includes ensuring our pay and benefits are competitive so we can attract and retain quality employees. This isn’t about spending more, it’s about being even more strategic with how we do things. We must prioritize key projects, plan for long-term maintenance, and regularly review compensation, all while maintaining a balanced budget and continuing to deliver high-quality service to our residents.
Name two specific things that separate you from your opponent and why those matter.
Jon Chapin, R: First, my opponent is the incumbent so we can all look at her track record. Her and the rest of the county council are incapable of balancing the budget so they have outsourced that responsibility to an outside firm in Plainfield. This comes at an even higher cost to the taxpayer. Imagine paying someone to do a job that they can’t do. What makes it worse is that firm is telling them to stop spending money, yet here they are trying to purchase a federal building that is not needed. They are paying for advice that they are not taking and will surely end up just raising our taxes to make up for the shortfall caused by the reduced property taxes. Secondly, I understand how taking a more technological approach would save us so much time and money compared to the old fashioned approach. I’m also for making government as small as possible. I want to make sure that my children can afford to live in this county when they become young adults. Perhaps fresh eyes and fresh perspectives are all that this county needs, instead of those in the council thinking “this is the way it always has been done so that’s the way it will be done.”
Jody Hamilton, R: I want to start by saying I appreciate anyone willing to step up and serve our community. It takes commitment and dedication. That said, I believe two things set me apart: experience and proven leadership. Over the past four years, I’ve been directly involved in managing county budgets, addressing complex issues, and working closely with departments and community partners. I’ve also built strong relationships that help move initiatives forward and solve problems effectively. The Council’s role goes beyond decision-making. It requires coordination and follow through. At a time when our decisions have long-term impacts, experience and leadership matter.
District 3
Why do you want this job? Why are you running now for this position?
Lynn Beck, R: My goals would be to accomplish these give things: Advocate for smart spending; improve infrastructure and services; support Tippecanoe County growth; be transparent and accountable; be accessible and responsive.
Name two of your top priorities for the position. And how will you handle them?
Lynn Beck, R: I’m running to make sure our tax dollars are spent wisely and transparently. I want to improve the services our families rely on every day.
What’s the biggest challenge facing Tippecanoe County in the next four years? And how do you propose to address that as a county council member?
Lynn Beck, R: I am not certain of the biggest challenge, however I would believe my experience and business acumen would lead to the best solutions for our community.
With the effects of Senate Bill 1’s property tax settling in, what’s the best way the county can handle what is expected to be lost revenue in the coming year? If cuts are needed, what areas would you target first?
Lynn Beck, R: I would need to listen to what the other council members and formulate my decisions based on what they have experienced over the last several years. I believe cuts can be done responsibly and be meaningful to our community.
What’s one thing you believe the county underfunds now? Why? And how would you propose to change that while keeping a balanced county budget?
Lynn Beck, R: I have not reviewed the most recent budget to understand what is coming in 2026 and 2027. I will learn more as 2026 rolls on.
Name two specific things that separate you from your opponent and why those matter.
Lynn Beck, R: I believe in being respectful of everyone and listening to everyone. I value the relationships of everyone who may cross my path.
District 4
Why do you want this job? Why are you running now for this position?
Lisa Dullum, D: Local government funding has been hit with both lower property tax revenue and lower state and federal grants. We need to find a way to continue to provide the services our growing county needs with fewer dollars. I want to use my experiences as county councilor and in the private sector along with my ties to District 4 and Greater Lafayette to successfully navigate the county through this difficult time.
Name two of your top priorities for the position. And how will you handle them?
Lisa Dullum, D: As mentioned earlier, navigating the impact of the revenue cuts coming to Tippecanoe County government will be my biggest priority. Everything else will depend on that.
What’s the biggest challenge facing Tippecanoe County in the next four years? And how do you propose to address that as a county council member?
Lisa Dullum, D: The biggest challenge facing Tippecanoe County is managing growth with flat or negative revenue. Companies and people want to come here but we need to ensure that we continue to have a good quality of life. As council member, I will continue to look for opportunities that improve Tippecanoe.
With the effects of Senate Bill 1’s property tax settling in, what’s the best way the county can handle what is expected to be lost revenue in the coming year? If cuts are needed, what areas would you target first?
Lisa Dullum, D: It’s important the community understand the impact of Senate Bill 1 and we get their feedback on what they would like to see before we make any final decision. We have started the budget process early this year in anticipation of finding efficiencies and areas that can be cut as well as new sources of revenue. Tippecanoe County has one of the lowest local income tax rates in the state, so I think we already do a good job keeping our expenses low, but there are always opportunities to do better.
What’s one thing you believe the county underfunds now? Why? And how would you propose to change that while keeping a balanced county budget?
Lisa Dullum, D: We need to do a better job compensating our employees. This year they only received a 1% raise, which put our compensation further behind other counties and the private sector. We are already looking at cost savings that will help fund more fair and competitive salaries for our employees in 2027.
Name two specific things that separate you from your opponent and why those matter.
Lisa Dullum, D: I am an active member in the community working hard to make Tippecanoe County a better place for everyone. I have over seven years of experience as County Councilor that I can draw on as the county navigates through this difficult time.
Bios
Benjamin R. Murray
Party: Democrat
Age: 44
Occupation: Administrator with the Lafayette School Corp.
Educational background: B.A. from DePauw University (Communications/Economics) and M.S. from Purdue University (Educational Administration).
Past elected positions, if any: County Council District 1 (served since January 2019)
Community boards or other community leadership and service: Board of Directors for: CityBus, Greater Lafayette Police Foundation & Tippecanoe Environmental Financing. Advisory Boards: Tippecanoe County Community Corrections and Cary Home. Coaching: youth baseball, basketball, golf and soccer. Committees: Jefferson High School Hall of Fame and Eagle Scout Review Committee
Immediate family: Wife, Kim Murray; two boys, Hudson (13) and Henry (12) both seventh-graders at Tecumseh Junior High School
Your campaign site online: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HFVicaWL6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Trent Richter
Party: Republican
Age: 55
Occupation: Firefighter (City of Lafayette)
Educational background: Business Management (Associates degree from Ivy Tech)
Past elected positions, if any: N/A
Community positions: President, Lafayette Professional Firefighters Local 472 (past 10 years). Also served in several positions on E-board, Charitable foundation, PAC board and committee chairs over the last 27 years. Trustee for Professional Firefighters of Indiana (PFFUI) 2024 to present. Served on East Tipp Summer Rec board (mid-2000s) treasurer. Also served as umpire coordinator, finding and assigning officials for summer rec games. Small business owner (owned a mowing business for over 10 years in Lafayette and West Lafayette area).
Immediate family: Christine (spouse 31 years); two adult children, Corbin Richter (West Lafayette) and Madison Richter (Columbus, Ohio).
Your campaign site online: Trent Richter for Tippecanoe County Council District 1 (on Facebook)
Jon Chapin
Party: Republican
Age: 36
Occupation: SIA Production Associate
Educational background: Certificate in Leadership from Purdue-2024; Certificate in Collision Repair from Lincoln College of Technology-2009; Frankfort Senior High School-2008
Past elected positions, if any: N/A
Community boards or other community leadership and service: N/A
Immediate family: Wife of 11 years name is Tais Chapin. We have two boys, Levi (6) and Eldrick (9)
Your campaign site online: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587456094204
Jody Hamilton
Party: Republican
Age: 48
Occupation: External Affairs Director, Tipmont/Wintek Business Solutions
Educational Background: Ivy Tech Community College
Past elected positions: County Council District 2
Community Boards: Greater Lafayette Commerce; Area Plan Commission, Wabash River Enhancement Corporation, City of Lafayette Economic Development Commission, Builders Association of Greater Lafayette.
Immediate Family: Husband, John Hamilton; Daughter, Dilynn Hamilton; Son, Rylan Hamilton
Lynn Beck
Party: Republican
Age: 68
Occupation: Retired IBM
Educational background: Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Past elected positions, if any: Tipmont Board of Directors, Lauramie Township Trustee, Lauramie Township Regional Sewer District President
Community boards or other community leadership and service: Past President of Lafayette Daybreak Rotary Club 2019-2020, Past President Frankfort Rotary Club 2023-2024
Immediate family: Wife, Debbie, 47 years married; three children, Adam (Dana), Sarah (Casey), Marcus (Brandi); 10 Grandchildren (Austin, Kaitlyn, Libby, Levi, Madelynn, Ethan, Jett, Kinsley, Baylor and Cooper)
Your campaign site online: None
Lisa Dullum
Party: Democrat
Age: 60
Occupation: Retired Marketing Professional
Educational background: MS Engineering from University of Illinois, MBA UCLA
Past elected positions, if any: Currently serve on the Tippecanoe County Council since 2018
Community boards or other community leadership and service: Board of Daybreak Rotary, Treasurer of Adult Learners, Inc.
Immediate family: Husband and two adult children
Your campaign site online: www.dullumforcountycouncil.com
ABOUT THE MAY 5 PRIMARY
Early voting ahead of the May 5 primary election runs April 7 to May 4 with contested races on Tippecanoe County ballots for U.S. House, several Indiana General Assembly seats, Tippecanoe County commissioner and Tippecanoe County Council seats, township position and state convention delegates. Voters may choose a Republican or Democratic ballot, but not both, when checking in at the voting site.
Voter registration/ballots
To check your voter registration and to see candidates who will be on your R or D ballot, go to the Secretary of State’s portal at www.indianavoters.com.
Early voting sites
In Tippecanoe County, registered voters may cast their ballot at any vote center.
April 7 to May 4: Tippecanoe County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. in Lafayette. Weekday hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 7-10, April 13-17, April 20-24, April 27-May 1. Other hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25 and May 2; and 8 a.m.-noon May 4.
April 18: McAllister Recreation Center, 2351 N. 20th St., Lafayette. Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 21: Córdova Recreation Center, 355 N. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
April 23: First United Methodist Church, 1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette. Hours: Noon-5 p.m.
April 25: West Point Fire Station, 4949 Indiana 25 S., West Point; Otterbein United Methodist Church, 405 Oxford St., Otterbein; and Clarks Hill Christian Church, 9510 Pearl St., Clarks Hill. Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 28-May 1: Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road, Lafayette; Wea Ridge Baptist Church, 1051 E. County Road 430 South, Lafayette; Eastside Assembly of God, 6121 E. County Road 50 South, Lafayette; and John Dennis Wellness Center, 1101 Kalberer Road, West Lafayette. Hours: Noon- 6 p.m.
May 2: Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road, Lafayette; Wea Ridge Baptist Church, 1051 E. County Road 430 South, Lafayette; Eastside Assembly of God, 6121 E. County Road 50 South, Lafayette; and John Dennis Wellness Center, 1101 Kalberer Road, West Lafayette. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Election Day vote centers
Voting on Tuesday, May 5, will be 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Registered voters in Tippecanoe County may choose any of these sites.
Lafayette
Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road
Lafayette Community Church of the Nazarene, 3801 Union St
The Grove Covenant Church, 3600 S. Ninth St.
Tippecanoe County Historical Association History Center, 522 Columbia St.
Wea Ridge Baptist Church, 1051 E. County Road 430 South
Eastside Assembly of God, 6121 E. County Road 50 South
Northend Community Center, 2000 Elmwood Ave.
West Lafayette
Faith West Community Center, 1920 Northwestern Ave.
Córdova Recreation Center, 355 N. Martin Jischke Drive
Connection Point Church, 2541 Cumberland Ave.
John Dennis Wellness Center, 1101 Kalberer Road
Outside Lafayette/West Lafayette
Shadeland Town Hall, 2485 Indiana 25 West, Shadeland
Tippecanoe Township Volunteer Fire Station No. 2, 448 W. County Road 650 North, West Lafayette
Dayton Gathering Point Church, 7201 Wesleyan Drive, Dayton
Battle Ground Fire Station, 112 North St., Battle Ground
On the ballot
Here are candidates who will be on Tippecanoe County ballots in the May 5 primary. (* = incumbent)
Tippecanoe County
Commissioner, District 1: Julie Roush and James Waters, R; Andrea Burniske, Travis Dowell, Justin Kendall and AR Lane, D
County Council, District 1: Ben Murray*, D; Trent Richter, R
County Council, District 2: Jody Hamilton* and Jonathan Chapin, R
County Council, District 3: Lynn Beck, R
County Council, District 4: Lisa Dullum*, D
County Clerk: Abby Myers and Carrie Sanders, R; Karan Benner, D
Assessor: Anthony Hustedt-Mai, R; Kaitlyn Butler, D
Auditor: Jennifer Weston*, R; Eric Grossman, D
Recorder: Kristy Martin*, R; Monica Casanova, D
Prosecutor: Jason Biss, R
Judge, Superior Court 1: Kevin McDaniel*, R
Judge, Superior Court 2: Sarah Wyatt, R
Judge, Superior Court 4: Matt Sandy*, R
Judge, Superior Court 5: Kristen McVey*, R
Judge, Superior Court 7: Dan Moore*, R
Indiana General Assembly
House District 13: Matt Commons*, R; Brenna Geswein and Ed Moyer Jr., D
House District 26: Chris Campbell*, D; Magdalaine Davis, R
House District 27: Sheila Klinker*, D; Tracy Brown and Oscar Alvarez, R
House District 38: Heath VanNatter* and Mark Hufford, R; and Nate Stout, D
House District 41: Mark Genda*, R; Jackson Hayes, D
Senate District 22: Ron Alting* and Richard Bagsby, R; Natasha Baker and Marlena Edmondson, D
Senate District 23: Spencer Deery* and Paula Copenhaver, R; David Sanders, D
Congress
U.S. House, District 4: Jim Baird*, Craig Haggard and John Piper, R; Drew Cox, Roger Day, Darin Griesey, Thomas Hall Jr., Robert Lovely, Joe Mackey, Jayden McCash, Paul McPherson and John Whetstone, D.
For a look at all candidates on Tippecanoe County primary ballots, including those for township trustee, township boards and state delegates, here are links to Democratic candidates and Republican candidates.
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Mr. Richter states, "As for cuts, maybe cutting duplicate services is where we start, having multiple agencies with the exact same service seems redundant and a waste of taxpayer money."
I'm sorry, where do we have multiple agencies with the same exact service in county government?
Again, some of these candidates seem very Hell-bent on issues that they personally have experienced, and may be blind to the issues that truly affect residents. Mr. Richter clearly has a burr up his ___ about TEAS. I'm not saying he's right or wrong, but having a wide range of knowledge of county government and potential issues is way more beneficial.
Thanks for keeping us well informed for the primary election, Dave. In awe of all you do!!