Carl H. Lienhoop
Candidate for County Commissioner, Bartholomew County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Bartholomew County commissioner; farmer
Bartholomew County commissioner for District 2, seeking a seventh consecutive term, and a farmer.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supported studying data center limits, including a possible banIn office
From a statement the three commissioners drafted together, read by Commissioner Larry Kleinhenz in August 2026, asking the county attorney and planners to review the options.
ReportCounty commissioners seek broader discussion of data center regulationsNews coverage · The Republic (Columbus) · Aug 18, 2026 · therepublic.com
“many potential actions that could be taken, including, but not limited to, moratoriums, stricter ordinances and even up to and including a total ban”
Environment & parks
Supports protecting farmland from development, including data centersIn office
He named houses, businesses, data centers and solar farms, at an August 2026 commissioners' meeting.
ReportCounty commissioners seek broader discussion of data center regulationsNews coverage · The Republic (Columbus) · Aug 18, 2026 · therepublic.com
“Commissioner Carl Lienhoop, a farmer, said that he is always concerned about the loss of agricultural land”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Bartholomew 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
- 16 contested Bartholomew County races take shape for November election
News coverage · The Republic (Columbus) · Jul 8, 2026 · therepublic.com
- County commissioners seek broader discussion of data center regulations
News coverage · The Republic (Columbus) · Aug 18, 2026 · therepublic.com
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