Amy Marie Drake
Candidate for County Council Member, St. Joseph County, District B
Background
- Occupation
- St. Joseph County Council member
- Campaign website
- voteamydrake.com
St. Joseph County Council member representing Clay Township (District B) since winning the seat in 2022 by 35 votes. She studied journalism at Marquette University and has worked as a congressional speechwriter and reporter; she is a married mother of seven.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Led a property tax cut for residents 55 and older
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Council, District BCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I spearheaded a tax cut for seniors 55 and older.”
Economy & jobs
Voted against data centers in Granger and New Carlisle
She also voted against a $4 billion tax abatement for Amazon's data center.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Council, District BCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I voted against the data center in Granger and the second data center in New Carlisle … I voted against a $4 billion abatement for the Amazon”
Proposes a two-year moratorium on new data centers
Announced with fellow council Republicans in August 2026.
ReportCounty Council Republicans propose two-year data center moratoriumNews coverage · ABC57 (WBND) · Aug 19, 2026 · abc57.com
“The proposed moratorium would last two years”
St. Joseph County Council candidates speak against data centers ahead of November electionNews coverage · ABC57 (WBND) · Sep 16, 2026 · abc57.com
“I'm actually working on legislation right now to stop more hyperscalers from coming into our county”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes tax increases, favoring careful budgeting and grants
On paying for roads and bridges.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Council, District BCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I do not support a tax increase; rather, I support careful budgeting and spending -- as well as taking advantage of grant opportunities”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Amy Marie Drake on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 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
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (St. Joseph County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- About Amy Drake
Campaign website · Vote Amy Drake · voteamydrake.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Council, District B
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- County Council Republicans propose two-year data center moratorium
News coverage · ABC57 (WBND) · Aug 19, 2026 · abc57.com
- St. Joseph County Council candidates speak against data centers ahead of November election
News coverage · ABC57 (WBND) · Sep 16, 2026 · abc57.com
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