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County Council Member, Lake County · District 7
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Randy NiemeyerOfficial photo — Lake County, Indiana

Randy Niemeyer

Candidate for County Council Member, Lake County, District 7

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Lake County councilman, District 7; owner of Niemeyer Milk Transfer
Lives in
Cedar Lake
Campaign website
randy4lakecounty.com

Niemeyer has represented District 7 on the Lake County Council since 2023, the year he was also elected chairman of the Lake County Republican Party. He owns Niemeyer Milk Transfer, a Cedar Lake trucking company, and served on the Cedar Lake Town Council from 2011 to 2022, including ten years as its president.

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Photo: Official photo — Lake County, Indiana

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to reduce the county income tax

    Randy Niemeyer, Lake County Councilman District 7

    Campaign website · Friends of Randy Niemeyer · randy4lakecounty.com

    “He is working to reduce the County Income Tax”
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  • Voted against 2% raise for non-represented county employeesIn office

    The council defeated the raise 3-2 in October 2025.

    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 I-65/State Road 2 economic development areaIn office

    The council approved the 850-acre area near Lowell 6-0 in September 2026; Niemeyer, who represents the area, said it is a financial tool, not a zoning change.

    Lake Council opposes NIPSCO rate hikes, supports new I-65 economic development area

    News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · Sep 8, 2026 · nwitimes.com

    “It is a simple financial tool to build the foundation pieces of a very productive economic corridor”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports stronger financial oversight of county departments

    Randy Niemeyer, Lake County Councilman District 7

    Campaign website · Friends of Randy Niemeyer · randy4lakecounty.com

    “strengthen financial oversight so county departments remain compliant and fully auditable”
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