Craig Justin Melton
Candidate for County Council Member, Boone County, District 4
Background
- Occupation
- Contractor and business owner; Zionsville Town Council member
A contractor and business owner who serves on the Zionsville Town Council and has lived in Boone County about 20 years. He defeated Councilman Aaron Williams in the May 2026 Republican primary for District 4.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports the Boone County Justice Center expansion
ReportWilliams faces two challengers in Boone County Council District 4 primaryCandidate questionnaire · Current in Zionsville (Current Publishing) · Apr 23, 2026 · youarecurrent.com
“I continue to publicly support the Boone County Justice Center expansion”
Economy & jobs
Supports holding incentive recipients to their promised benefits
At the Sept. 9 Farm Bureau forum, as reported by The Lebanon Reporter.
ReportContested candidates debate their approach to the county's rapid growthNews coverage · The Lebanon Reporter · Sep 11, 2026 · reporter.net
“developers receiving incentives should be held accountable for delivering the benefits promised to the community”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports prioritizing police, fire, roads and pathways spending
ReportContested candidates debate their approach to the county's rapid growthNews coverage · The Lebanon Reporter · Sep 11, 2026 · reporter.net
“Melton identified public safety as a top spending priority, including police and fire protection as well as roads and pathways.”
Government & transparency
Proposes upgraded technology to make council proceedings transparent
ReportWilliams faces two challengers in Boone County Council District 4 primaryCandidate questionnaire · Current in Zionsville (Current Publishing) · Apr 23, 2026 · youarecurrent.com
“I will advocate for upgraded technology to ensure proceedings are transparent and easy to follow”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Boone 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
- Williams faces two challengers in Boone County Council District 4 primary
Candidate questionnaire · Current in Zionsville (Current Publishing) · Apr 23, 2026 · youarecurrent.com
- Contested candidates debate their approach to the county's rapid growth
News coverage · The Lebanon Reporter · Sep 11, 2026 · reporter.net
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