Anton Karl Neff
Candidate for County Council Member, Owen County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Owen County Council vice president; insurance agent
District 2 member and vice president of the Owen County Council and a 23-year agent with Duling & Bloomington Insurance Agencies. He is a past president of the Association of Indiana Counties and represents Indiana on the National Association of Counties board.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes a multi-year plan for state tax changes
He said the county will have to work with towns, fire departments, schools and the library on changes to Indiana's property and income taxes.
Report2026 Primary: Owen County CouncilCandidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“we need to fully understand how the new systems will work and have a multi-year, detailed plan to address it.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports pressing state lawmakers for more rural road funding
Report2026 Primary: Owen County CouncilCandidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“Local officials and the public must speak up and pressure the state to support changes that help rural counties like ours.”
Courts & justice
Supports exploring cheaper alternatives to a new county jail
He said the council had earmarked $1,315,000 a year for a bond payment and saved more than $4 million, but estimated costs had grown beyond what the county can afford.
Report2026 Primary: Owen County CouncilCandidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“We need to explore alternatives that aren’t exclusive to just a new facility.”
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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