Amanda Thompson
Candidate for County Council Member, Dearborn County, District 3
Background
- Campaign website
- electthompson.com
She holds an MBA with a healthcare specialization from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Indiana University, and says she has worked in federal, state and local government. A certified private pilot, she owns a company that works with air shows.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports stricter zoning to protect farmland and rural communities
ReportTop Priorities — Elect Amanda ThompsonCampaign website · Amanda Thompson Campaign · electthompson.com
“Amanda is a strong proponent of implementing more stringent zoning laws to safeguard farm lands and rural communities.”
Economy & jobs
Supports bringing better-paying jobs to the county
ReportTop Priorities — Elect Amanda ThompsonCampaign website · Amanda Thompson Campaign · electthompson.com
“Amanda believes we need to bring better paying jobs locally to keep and bring the younger generation here.”
Environment & parks
Opposes large solar farms and data centers on rural land
Her site cites the loss of prime farmland, soil erosion and runoff among her concerns; B.E.S.S. refers to battery energy storage systems.
ReportTop Priorities — Elect Amanda ThompsonCampaign website · Amanda Thompson Campaign · electthompson.com
“Amanda is against large-scale industrial solar, B.E.S.S., or Data Centers in rural areas.”
Government & transparency
Supports fair bidding and oversight of government contracts
ReportTop Priorities — Elect Amanda ThompsonCampaign website · Amanda Thompson Campaign · electthompson.com
“She believes in fair bidding, restrictions, and oversight of government contracts being awarded.”
All sources (5)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Dearborn County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Biography — Elect Amanda Thompson
Campaign website · Amanda Thompson Campaign · electthompson.com
- Amanda Thompson Files to Run for Dearborn County Council District 3
News coverage · Eagle Country 99.3 · Feb 11, 2026 · eaglecountryonline.com
- Top Priorities — Elect Amanda Thompson
Campaign website · Amanda Thompson Campaign · electthompson.com
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