Brent Warfield
Candidate for County Council Member, DeKalb County, District 3
Background
A lifelong DeKalb County resident and disabled veteran, he describes himself as a conservative constitutionalist.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to budget with existing revenue rather than raise taxesIn office
ReportWarfield said government needs to live within its means (candidate statement)Public statement · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 23, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“That means managing the county budget with the money we already have, not constantly reaching deeper into your pockets with higher taxes.”
Supports considering tax relief for seniors and fixed-income homeownersIn office
ReportWarfield said government needs to live within its means (candidate statement)Public statement · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 23, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“We should also consider relief for seniors and fixed-income homeowners”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports exploring fuel tax changes over relying on wheel taxIn office
ReportWarfield said government needs to live within its means (candidate statement)Public statement · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 23, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“Instead of relying solely on local residents, we should explore fairer options like modest fuel tax adjustments so that all users of our roads contribute.”
Environment & parks
Opposes industrial solar on productive farmlandIn office
He says he supports solar on rooftops, carports, commercial buildings and non-farmable land.
ReportWarfield said government needs to live within its means (candidate statement)Public statement · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 23, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“I am not supportive of industrial solar being placed on productive farm ground.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brent Warfield on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (DeKalb 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
- Warfield said government needs to live within its means (candidate statement)
Public statement · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 23, 2026 · kpcnews.com
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