Scott Gumberts
Candidate for Town Council Member, Town of Morristown
Background
A Morristown resident for 22 years with seven grandchildren living nearby, he finished second among four Republicans running for three Morristown Town Council seats in the May 2026 primary.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports seeking changes to Waste Management host agreement
He said the town should open talks with Waste Management about modifying the landfill host agreement and avoid open-ended contracts in the future.
ReportConcerned Citizens Coalition holds first Morristown candidate forumNews coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 16, 2026 · shelbynews.com
“the way the host agreement is written is pretty one-sided and open ended”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports water, road, sidewalk and fire department improvements
ReportGumberts council campaign to set up next Morristown generation for successNews coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 3, 2026 · shelbynews.com
“with a focus on water quality, road and sidewalk improvements, expanding the fire department staff”
Government & transparency
Proposes a long-term town council vision for Morristown
ReportGumberts council campaign to set up next Morristown generation for successNews coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 3, 2026 · shelbynews.com
“I honestly think this Town Council lacks a vision”
Concerned Citizens Coalition holds first Morristown candidate forumNews coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 16, 2026 · shelbynews.com
“I think there needs to be a vision created by the town council”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Scott Gumberts on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Shelby 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
- A complete look at Primary Election results: Koch, Ramsey, Holder win respective races
News coverage · The Shelbyville News · May 5, 2026 · shelbynews.com
- Gumberts council campaign to set up next Morristown generation for success
News coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 3, 2026 · shelbynews.com
- Concerned Citizens Coalition holds first Morristown candidate forum
News coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 16, 2026 · shelbynews.com
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