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County Council Member, Dubois County · District 2

Michael J. Stallman

Candidate for County Council Member, Dubois County, District 2

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Dubois County Council member (District 2); retired Jasper police officer

Chosen by a Republican caucus in early 2026 to fill the District 2 seat on the Dubois County Council after Ryan Craig became Jasper's mayor. A Jasper native, he worked at Dubois County Communications and then the Jasper Police Department until retiring, and he co-owns MAS Whatknots Shop.

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Documented positions

Roads & infrastructure

  • Voted to begin withdrawing from the Mid-States Corridor RDA

    The council approved the first reading of the withdrawal ordinance 6-1, with Councilwoman Deena Lewis the lone no vote; Stallman said that if the corridor project proceeds, the county should keep a strong voice in it.

    Dubois County Council advances plan to withdraw from Mid-States Corridor RDA

    News coverage · The Herald (Jasper) · Apr 2, 2026 · duboiscountyherald.com

    “Council members voted 6-1 in favor of beginning the withdrawal process … Councilwoman Deena Lewis cast the lone dissenting vote”
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  • Supports maximizing Mid-States Corridor benefits for Dubois County

    When he was chosen for the seat, he said the corridor decision rests with the state.

    Stallman chosen to fill Dubois County Council District 2 vacancy

    News coverage · The Herald (Jasper) · Feb 3, 2026 · duboiscountyherald.com

    “his focus will be on maximizing benefits for Dubois County, including emergency response access and infrastructure connectivity”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports following state law's timeline for leaving the RDA

    Responding to a request that the county's withdrawal take effect immediately, he cited legal opinions from the council's and the City of Jasper's attorneys.

    Dubois County Council hears concerns over solar projects, leaves RDA withdrawal timeline unchanged

    News coverage · The Herald (Jasper) · Jul 30, 2026 · duboiscountyherald.com

    “the county must follow the withdrawal timeline established under Indiana law and could not immediately terminate its membership”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael J. Stallman on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.

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