James (Jr.) Ward
Candidate for County Council Member, Scott County, District 4
Background
- Occupation
- Scott County Council president (District 4)
President of the Scott County Council, representing District 4, and a former Scott County sheriff's deputy.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposed a $5-an-hour raise for sheriff's deputies
In October 2023, as council vice president, he read a statement that the county could not afford the raise or the 10 percent increase the sheriff sought, and that the 2024 budget would give all county employees a 5 percent raise; the council then voted 5-0 to deny the raise.
ReportEmotions Flare As Scott County Council Denies $5 Raises For DeputiesNews coverage · The Crothersville Times · Oct 18, 2023 · crothersvilletimes.com
“we regret we do not believe at this time we are able to give $5 per hour raise”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Scott 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
- County Council (members)
Government record · Scott County, Indiana · scottcounty.in.gov
- Emotions Flare As Scott County Council Denies $5 Raises For Deputies
News coverage · The Crothersville Times · Oct 18, 2023 · crothersvilletimes.com
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