Anthony W. (Tony) Ciriello
Candidate for County Council Member, Kosciusko County, District 3
Background
President of the Kosciusko County Council, he was elected to the council in 2022. He retired in 2015 as Syracuse's chief of police after a law enforcement career that began in 1981 with the state fire marshal's office, and served eight years as county coroner after 23 years as deputy coroner.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to keep Kosciusko County government debt-free
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“we as a county have no debt and we want to continue that way”
Opposes cutting county services or employees under Senate Bill 1
He said the council is planning budgets conservatively because of uncertainty over Senate Bill 1's property tax changes.
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“We do not want to cut services or employees.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports prioritizing upkeep of existing county buildings
He named repairs to the justice building ahead of proposals such as a parking garage.
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“he stressed that maintaining existing infrastructure remains the top priority, including repairs to the justice building”
Government & transparency
Pledges to serve no more than two council terms
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“he pledged not to serve beyond a second term, which he is seeking this November”
All sources (5)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Kosciusko 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
- County Council — Kosciusko County, Indiana
Government record · Kosciusko County · kosciusko.in.gov
- Jackson, Irwin, Ciriello, Wolkins announce candidacies for County Council
News coverage · InkFreeNews · Oct 6, 2025 · inkfreenews.com
- BANCI Awards Scholarships, Ciriello Discusses County Finances
News coverage · InkFreeNews · May 26, 2026 · inkfreenews.com
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