Joe Thomas
Candidate for County Council Member, St. Joseph County, District A
Background
- Occupation
- Small business owner; St. Joseph County Council member
- Campaign website
- joethomasforcountycouncil.com
St. Joseph County Council member for District A seeking re-election; a lifelong Michiana resident who has owned and operated a small business with his wife for more than 30 years.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes a tax increase for infrastructure needs
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Council, District ACandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I do not support a tax increase.”
Public safety
Supports protecting public safety spending from budget cuts
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Council, District ACandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Public safety, law enforcement, emergency services, and other core services residents depend on should be protected from cuts”
Economy & jobs
Proposes a two-year moratorium on new data centers
Announced with fellow council Republicans in August 2026. He says District A has more data centers than any other district in the state.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Council, District ACandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I oppose any future data center development in the county”
County Council Republicans propose two-year data center moratoriumNews coverage · ABC57 (WBND) · Aug 19, 2026 · abc57.com
“We just think it's a great time for a pause … The proposed moratorium would last two years”
Government & transparency
Supports objective standards for administrative pay raises
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Council, District ACandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Administrative pay increases should be based on objective standards, including job responsibilities, comparable compensation, and performance”
All sources (5)
- 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
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (St. Joseph County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Joe Thomas for County Council
Campaign website · Joe Thomas for County Council Committee · joethomasforcountycouncil.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Council, District A
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- County Council Republicans propose two-year data center moratorium
News coverage · ABC57 (WBND) · Aug 19, 2026 · abc57.com
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