Debra D. Pearson
Candidate for County Council Member, Clinton County, District 2
Background
A retired healthcare manager and lifelong Clinton County resident.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges no added tax burden under new local income tax
Under Senate Enrolled Act 1, local income taxes are being restructured.
ReportCandidates Debate Tax Restructuring, Leadership, Data Centers, and Local Control at Clinton County ForumNews coverage · Clinton County Daily News · Mar 5, 2026 · clintoncountydailynews.com
“My priority is making sure we can restructure this tax without increasing the burden on taxpayers,”
Economy & jobs
Opposes large data centers in Clinton County
ReportCandidates Debate Tax Restructuring, Leadership, Data Centers, and Local Control at Clinton County ForumNews coverage · Clinton County Daily News · Mar 5, 2026 · clintoncountydailynews.com
“strain our water supply, electricity, and infrastructure while offering very few long-term jobs.”
Supports development that gives back more than it consumes
ReportCandidates Debate Tax Restructuring, Leadership, Data Centers, and Local Control at Clinton County ForumNews coverage · Clinton County Daily News · Mar 5, 2026 · clintoncountydailynews.com
“Our tax dollars should support development that lifts our community up, not development that uses us.”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Clinton 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
- Brewer, Kelly clash in face-off at recent Clinton County forum
News coverage · Frankfort Times · ftimes.com
- Candidates Debate Tax Restructuring, Leadership, Data Centers, and Local Control at Clinton County Forum
News coverage · Clinton County Daily News · Mar 5, 2026 · clintoncountydailynews.com
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