Jennifer "Jenny" Heath
Candidate for County Council Member, LaPorte County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- La Porte County Council member, District 2
- Lives in
- Trail Creek
Heath was caucused onto the La Porte County Council's District 2 seat in November 2025 after Randy Novak became a state representative; she served on the Trail Creek Town Council from 2012 through 2025, including as its president. She works in behavioral health.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports preserving county services despite budget cuts
She cited a projected $6 million loss to the county budget by 2028 from the state's 2025 property tax law.
ReportCouncil candidates discuss data centers, capital plansNews coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“It's figuring out how to keep the services the same and meet our residents' needs without having to make a lot of sacrifices”
Voted against proposed countywide wheel taxIn office
The council rejected the wheel tax and vehicle excise surtax 3-4 in August 2026; it would have raised about $548,000 a year for roads.
ReportCounty Council strikes down Wheel TaxNews coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“Council members Jennifer Heath, Mike Mollenhauer, Jimmy Pressel and Mark Yagelski cast the dissenting votes.”
Environment & parks
Supports rules on where data centers and solar can go
She added that landowners cannot be told not to sell their land.
ReportCouncil candidates discuss data centers, capital plansNews coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“Heath agrees regulations should be in place as to where data centers”
Government & transparency
Signed SEAC candidate ethics pledge
The Shared Ethics Advisory Commission pledge commits signers to ethics training for the employees they oversee, a comprehensive ethics policy with vigorous enforcement, and whistleblower protection. SEAC's list of La Porte County signers is as of April 27, 2026, before the primary.
ReportCandidate response to ethics pledge 'disappointing' (Shared Ethics Advisory Commission pledge signers, as of April 27, 2026)News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“Jennifer Heath, Council District 2, Democratic”
All sources (8)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (LaPorte 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 candidates head to general election
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
- Heath seeks La Porte County Council District 2 seat
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
- County Council
Government record · La Porte County, Indiana · laporteco.in.gov
- Council candidates discuss data centers, capital plans
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
- Candidate response to ethics pledge 'disappointing' (Shared Ethics Advisory Commission pledge signers, as of April 27, 2026)
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
- County Council strikes down Wheel Tax
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
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