Duane E. Burgess
Candidate for County Council Member, Johnson County, District 1
Background
- Occupation
- Johnson County Sheriff
Johnson County's sheriff, he has worked in the Sheriff's Office for 38 years, starting as a dispatcher and serving in corrections, patrol and leadership before being elected sheriff. He is running for the District 1 seat on the County Council.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports protecting public safety, roads and courts first
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Johnson County Council, District 1 (candidates' answers)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Johnson County (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The county should start by protecting essential services, including public safety, roads, and the courts”
Supports finding efficiencies before asking taxpayers for more
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Johnson County Council, District 1 (candidates' answers)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Johnson County (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“look for efficiencies before asking taxpayers to carry a greater burden”
Economy & jobs
Opposes data center incentives lacking clear, measurable benefits
He says data centers can require substantial land, electricity and infrastructure while creating relatively few permanent jobs.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Johnson County Council, District 1 (candidates' answers)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Johnson County (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am not a fan of data centers, and I would approach any proposal with considerable caution. … expect clear, measurable benefits before supporting county funding or incentives”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Duane E. Burgess on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Johnson 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
- Unopposed candidates move on to general election
News coverage · Daily Journal · May 5, 2026 · dailyjournal.net
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Johnson County Council, District 1 (candidates' answers)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Johnson County (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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