Jorge Fernandez
Candidate for County Commissioner, Allen County, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Teacher
- Campaign website
- candidatefernandez.com
Public school teacher who has taught in several Indiana school districts at the middle and high school levels. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry education from Taylor University and has lived in Allen County since graduating.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports reducing the county's use of tax increment financing
He also proposes pass-throughs so school districts keep money that TIF districts would otherwise capture.
ReportPress Releases & News: Jorge Fernandez announces 2026 run for Allen County CommissionerCampaign website · Fernandez for Commissioner · Jan 4, 2026 · candidatefernandez.com
“TIFs have been redirecting property tax funds that would otherwise go to local school districts for years”
Economy & jobs
Proposes separating economic development alliance from private chamber
ReportPress Releases & News: Jorge Fernandez announces 2026 run for Allen County CommissionerCampaign website · Fernandez for Commissioner · Jan 4, 2026 · candidatefernandez.com
“I intend to work to separate the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance, Inc. from specific private chambers of commerce.”
Supports collective bargaining rights for county employees
ReportPress Releases & News: Jorge Fernandez announces 2026 run for Allen County CommissionerCampaign website · Fernandez for Commissioner · Jan 4, 2026 · candidatefernandez.com
“I would want to introduce a measure for county employees to be able to collectively bargain if they are not already.”
Courts & justice
Supports diverting nonviolent offenders away from county jail
He also wants to limit expansion of the jail under construction and not house federal inmates in county facilities.
ReportPress Releases & News: Jorge Fernandez announces 2026 run for Allen County CommissionerCampaign website · Fernandez for Commissioner · Jan 4, 2026 · candidatefernandez.com
“I would want to reduce inmate population in Allen County by redirecting nonviolent criminals away from jail.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jorge Fernandez on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 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
- Press Releases & News: Jorge Fernandez announces 2026 run for Allen County Commissioner
Campaign website · Fernandez for Commissioner · Jan 4, 2026 · candidatefernandez.com
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