Darin Yarian
Candidate for County Council Member, DeKalb County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Fairfield Township Trustee; farmer; field service representative, Verisk Analytics
He has been Fairfield Township trustee for six years, after two years on the township board, and has farmed for 20 years; he also works as a field service representative for Verisk Analytics. He is a deacon at First Church of Christ in Garrett.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to focus county spending on essential needs
He says that as township trustee he did not raise the township budget for six years.
ReportYarian says jail, roads, drainage are key issues (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 21, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“ensuring county spending focuses on essential needs while maintaining transparency and accountability”
Public safety
Supports a thorough, sustainable financing plan for a new jail
ReportYarian says jail, roads, drainage are key issues (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 21, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“It is critical that the financial plan is thorough, sustainable, and responsible, as this will be a major investment for taxpayers.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports effective use of resources to maintain county roads
ReportYarian says jail, roads, drainage are key issues (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 21, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“Safe, reliable roads are essential for residents, agriculture, and local businesses. Resources must be used effectively to maintain them.”
Supports addressing drainage and field flooding problems
ReportYarian says jail, roads, drainage are key issues (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 21, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“Addressing these issues is essential to protect property and support our farming community.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Darin Yarian on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo 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
- Yarian says jail, roads, drainage are key issues (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · KPC News (The Star) · Apr 21, 2026 · kpcnews.com
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