Mike Brickner
Candidate for County Commissioner, Porter County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- At-large Porter County Council member; retired Valparaiso police chief
An at-large member of the Porter County Council and retired Valparaiso chief of police, he is a past president of the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police and a Ball State University graduate. He won the May 2026 Republican primary over Coroner Cyndi Dykes.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports exploring fire territories amid budget limits
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Explore fire territory opportunities and sustainable funding sources.”
Housing
Pledges to manage growth to protect quality of life
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Manage growth to insure our residents have excellent quality of life.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes a sustainable revenue source for infrastructure upkeep
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Establish a sustainable source of income to insure our infrastructure is maintained properly.”
Government & transparency
Pledges public input on the county comprehensive plan update
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Public engagement during the process of updating our County’s comprehensive plan.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mike Brickner on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Porter 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
- Kyle Nelson, Mike Brickner advance in Porter County Commissioner race
News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · nwitimes.com
- Your Council Members (Porter County Council)
Government record · Porter County · portercountyin.gov
- From D.C. to township trustee, Porter candidates sell priorities at forum ahead of primary
News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · nwitimes.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Commissioner District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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