Ron Dittman
Candidate for County Council Member, Fulton County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- President, Fulton County Council
President of the Fulton County Council, representing District 2; he is retired from Pike Lumber.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports enforcing tax abatement filing rules
In June 2026 the council voted 5-1 to deny an abatement for a company that had not filed its compliance paperwork; on another late filer he said it should be treated as an earlier one had been.
ReportFulton County Council discusses tax abatements, sets date for budget meetingNews coverage · The Rochester Sentinel · Jun 20, 2026 · rochsent.com
“Again, we have rules to follow … if we came down on Jason as we did in the past, this should be the same”
Government & transparency
Supports county officials tempering their social media posts
At a May 2026 meeting on the council's Board of Zoning Appeals appointee, he said what officials and department heads post reflects on the county, while defending free speech.
ReportCounty Council discusses BZA appointee and conflict of interestNews coverage · The Rochester Sentinel · May 23, 2026 · rochsent.com
“Temper what is said. Be respectful. Do not spread falsehoods.”
All sources (5)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Fulton 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
- County Council
Government record · Fulton County · co.fulton.in.us
- Fulton County Council discusses tax abatements, sets date for budget meeting
News coverage · The Rochester Sentinel · Jun 20, 2026 · rochsent.com
- County Council discusses BZA appointee and conflict of interest
News coverage · The Rochester Sentinel · May 23, 2026 · rochsent.com
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