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County Council Member, Lake County · District 4
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Pete LindemulderOfficial photo — Lake County, Indiana

Pete Lindemulder

Candidate for County Council Member, Lake County, District 4

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Lake County councilman, 4th District; business owner
Lives in
Schererville
Campaign website
petelindemulder.com

Lindemulder, a Republican from Schererville, is seeking reelection to the 4th District council seat he has held for the past three years. He has started and runs several Lake County businesses, including a multi-state recycling and transportation company.

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Photo: Official photo — Lake County, Indiana

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to hold the line and not raise local taxes

    Pete Lindemulder - Lake County Council

    Campaign website · Pete Lindemulder Campaign · petelindemulder.com

    “we need strong, conservative leadership to hold the line on fiscal responsibility and not raise local taxes”
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  • Voted against 2% raise for non-represented county employeesIn office

    The council defeated the raise 3-2 in October 2025; Council President Christine Cid said the county lacked operating cash for the estimated $2 million cost.

    New Lake County budget omits pay raises for many employees

    News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · Oct 14, 2025 · nwitimes.com

    “Council President Christine Cid, D-East Chicago, joined Councilman Pete Lindemulder, R-Schererville, and Councilman Randy Niemeyer, R-Cedar Lake, in opposing the pay raises”
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Economy & jobs

  • Voted for rezoning for $5 billion Eagle Creek data centerIn office

    The council approved the rezoning 6-0 in June 2026; the developer still needs a special exception under the county's data center ordinance.

    Rezoning unanimously approved for data center in rural Lake County

    News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · Jun 9, 2026 · nwitimes.com

    “There's a significant economic benefit to the surrounding area, and to the county”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports making county budgets and bids publicly accessible

    About Pete Lindemulder

    Campaign website · Pete Lindemulder Campaign · petelindemulder.com

    “Pete will push government officials to make budgets, bids, and business history accessible”
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Pete Lindemulder for County Council Member, Lake County, District 4, Indiana · The Gist