Brian M Gulley
Candidate for County Council Member, Porter County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- UAW Local 551 member; former Portage city councilman
A 20-year Portage resident and 15-year member of UAW Local 551, he served on the Portage City Council from 2020 to 2023 and is president of the Portage Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to maintain county service levels despite SEA 1
He says every local government will have to respond to the property tax changes in Senate Enrolled Act 1 with service cuts or new revenue.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am committed to MAINTAINING current service levels.”
Supports finding new revenue to offset property tax cuts
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The budget restrictions that are coming to local government are catastrophic if the other revenue streams are not found or created.”
Proposes reducing county reliance on the Hospital Foundation
He says the foundation's proceeds should go to local charities and foundations.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would like to see the county reduce or eliminate its dependency on the Hospital Foundation.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to be a strong advocate for Portage
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will be a fierce advocate for Portage.”
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Porter 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
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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