Andy Wood
Candidate for County Council Member, Owen County, District 4
Background
- Occupation
- Director of recruiting, TRISTAR; Army retiree
Director of recruiting for TRISTAR in Bloomington and a U.S. Army retiree with 20 years of service. He served 10 years on the Owen County Council, including as president and vice president.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports long-term planning to keep the county solvent
Report2026 Primary: Owen County CouncilCandidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“The most pressing challenge facing our county today is fiscal solvency.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports investing in road equipment and highway staff
Report2026 Primary: Owen County CouncilCandidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“We must take initiative by investing in the right equipment, maintaining it properly and ensuring we have the personnel necessary to meet our obligations.”
Government & transparency
Supports data-driven salary benchmarks for county employees
Report2026 Primary: Owen County CouncilCandidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“we need updated, data-driven salary benchmarks.”
Courts & justice
Supports properly funding the new county jail project
He said he remains open to all viable solutions that also preserve the county's financial health.
Report2026 Primary: Owen County CouncilCandidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“Another issue is the need to properly fund the new jail project.”
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Owen 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
- 2026 Primary: Owen County Council
Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
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