D. Mark Minnick
Candidate for County Council Member, Vigo County, District 4
Background
- Occupation
- Terre Haute police sergeant
- Campaign website
- minnickforcountycouncil.com
Terre Haute Police Department sergeant over the white collar crimes unit, with 17 years as a city police officer. He serves on the Terre Haute police pension board.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Education
Supports county funding for the Option 6.2 school plan
He said it can be funded through the county's local income taxes.
ReportVigo County council, commissioner candidates address questions on funding for school facilitiesNews coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 22, 2026 · tribstar.com
“This is an investment for our county, for our kids.”
Economy & jobs
Supports incentives tied to benchmarks and clawbacks
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Council District 4Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Incentives should be tied to measurable outcomes such as job creation, wages, or redevelopment, and include safeguards like benchmarks and clawbacks if commitments aren’t met.”
Proposes college partnerships to keep graduates in Vigo County
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Council District 4Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Partnerships with ISU, Rose, St. Mary's, and Ivy Tech can retain graduates.”
Government & transparency
Supports public disclosure of data center plans and locations
He suggested limited nondisclosure agreements might cover certain topics.
ReportVigo county council, commissioner candidates say no to data center nondisclosure agreementsNews coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 23, 2026 · tribstar.com
“But overall plans for a data center, including location, need to be public.”
All sources (5)
- 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
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Vigo County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Vigo County council, commissioner candidates address questions on funding for school facilities
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 22, 2026 · tribstar.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Council District 4
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Vigo county council, commissioner candidates say no to data center nondisclosure agreements
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 23, 2026 · tribstar.com
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