Eric (Et) Tippmann
Candidate for County Council Member, Allen County, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Analytical chemist; Perry Township trustee
Perry Township trustee and analytical chemist who served as an at-large Allen County Council member from 2016 until 2018, when he left to become trustee. He won the 2026 Republican primary over appointed Councilman Paul Lagemann.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges a full audit of the county budget and processes
Report2 vying for Republican nomination to represent Allen County Council's 3rd DistrictCandidate questionnaire · The Journal Gazette · Apr 3, 2026 · journalgazette.net
“In my first year, I will complete a full budget and process audit and publish a prioritized list of reforms with clear performance metrics.”
Supports government working harder before seeking more taxes
ReportTwo incumbent Allen County Council members' service to end after primaryNews coverage · The Journal Gazette · May 5, 2026 · journalgazette.net
“I ran on a simple idea: government should work harder before asking taxpayers for more”
Government & transparency
Proposes a public dashboard tracking county department performance
Report2 vying for Republican nomination to represent Allen County Council's 3rd DistrictCandidate questionnaire · The Journal Gazette · Apr 3, 2026 · journalgazette.net
“To ensure accountability, I will create a public dashboard on the county website so residents can track progress in real time.”
All sources (5)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Allen 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
- Current Elected Officials as of 8/11/2026
Government record · Allen County Election Board · allencounty.in.gov
- 2 vying for Republican nomination to represent Allen County Council's 3rd District
Candidate questionnaire · The Journal Gazette · Apr 3, 2026 · journalgazette.net
- Two incumbent Allen County Council members' service to end after primary
News coverage · The Journal Gazette · May 5, 2026 · journalgazette.net
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