Angela Henzman
Candidate for County Commissioner, LaPorte County, District 1
Background
- Occupation
- Co-director, La Porte County Voter Registration office
Henzman is co-director of the La Porte County Voter Registration office. She defeated former Michigan City Mayor Ron Meer in the Democratic primary.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports cutting county spending instead of raising taxes
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“reduce spending and operate within our means instead of raising taxes on the hard-working citizens”
Housing
Supports partnering with communities on affordable housing
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“It is essential that we partner with local communities to encourage diverse, affordable housing options.”
Economy & jobs
Supports requiring local union labor before tax abatements
ReportHenzman seeks Board of Commissioners seatNews coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“we must insist on local union labor before any tax abatements are offered”
Environment & parks
Supports strong local regulation of data centers
She also backs a moratorium halting further data center action in the county's unincorporated areas.
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“We need strong regulations and local ordinances to hold these corporations accountable”
Government & transparency
Signed SEAC candidate ethics pledge
The Shared Ethics Advisory Commission pledge commits signers to ethics training for the employees they oversee, a comprehensive ethics policy with vigorous enforcement, and whistleblower protection. SEAC's list of La Porte County signers is as of April 27, 2026, before the primary.
ReportCandidate response to ethics pledge 'disappointing' (Shared Ethics Advisory Commission pledge signers, as of April 27, 2026)News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“Angela Henzman, Commissioner District 1, Democratic”
All sources (6)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (LaPorte 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
- Board of Commissioners candidates Slabaugh, Henzman advance in primary
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
- Commissioner candidates discuss aiding residents
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
- Henzman seeks Board of Commissioners seat
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
- Candidate response to ethics pledge 'disappointing' (Shared Ethics Advisory Commission pledge signers, as of April 27, 2026)
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
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