Gretchen Smith
Candidate for County Council Member, Boone County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Farmer; former Boone County auditor
A fourth-generation farmer who served two terms as Boone County auditor and now works with county auditors around the state. She is running for the open District 2 seat; Councilman John Riner did not seek reelection.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges a balanced budget while keeping tax rates low
ReportTwo-person race in GOP primary for Boone County Council District 2Candidate questionnaire · Current in Zionsville (Current Publishing) · Apr 23, 2026 · youarecurrent.com
“My top three campaign issues are maintaining a balanced budget while keeping tax rates low”
Supports separating wants from needs in county spending
At the Sept. 9 Farm Bureau forum, as reported by The Lebanon Reporter, she also stressed planning for long-term costs rather than a single year's budget.
ReportContested candidates debate their approach to the county's rapid growthNews coverage · The Lebanon Reporter · Sep 11, 2026 · reporter.net
“Smith said government needs to distinguish between wants and needs when spending taxpayer money”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports alternative funding strategies for roads and bridges
ReportTwo-person race in GOP primary for Boone County Council District 2Candidate questionnaire · Current in Zionsville (Current Publishing) · Apr 23, 2026 · youarecurrent.com
“We must explore alternative funding strategies for critical infrastructure, especially roads and bridges”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gretchen Smith on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo 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 (Boone 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
- Two-person race in GOP primary for Boone County Council District 2
Candidate questionnaire · Current in Zionsville (Current Publishing) · Apr 23, 2026 · youarecurrent.com
- Contested candidates debate their approach to the county's rapid growth
News coverage · The Lebanon Reporter · Sep 11, 2026 · reporter.net
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