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County Council Member, Allen County · District 1

Mike Clendenen

Candidate for County Council Member, Allen County, District 1

Republican

Background

Occupation
Retired parks department employee

Retired after 25 years with the New Haven-Adams Township Parks and Recreation Department; a first-time candidate from New Haven. He won the 2026 Republican primary over appointed Councilman Kyle Kerley and Bryan Bohnke.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to protect safety and health funding amid tax cuts

    He points to the state's Senate Bill 1 property tax changes shifting pressure onto local governments.

    3 candidates campaigning for Allen County Council 1st District seat

    Candidate questionnaire · The Journal Gazette · Apr 3, 2026 · journalgazette.net

    “Allen County Council must respond by protecting investments in public safety, public health, infrastructure, and community programs that residents depend on every day.”
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  • Supports exploring fair revenue options to fund county services

    3 candidates campaigning for Allen County Council 1st District seat

    Candidate questionnaire · The Journal Gazette · Apr 3, 2026 · journalgazette.net

    “Responsible solutions include thoughtful budgeting, greater transparency, and exploring fair revenue options that ensure the cost of services is shared equitably.”
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Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mike Clendenen on them.

  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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