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County Commissioner, Clark County · District 3

Scott Hawkins

Candidate for County Commissioner, Clark County, District 3

Republican

Background

Occupation
Jeffersonville City Council member

An at-large member of the Jeffersonville City Council, he ran unsuccessfully for Indiana House District 71 in 2022 and 2024. He won the 2026 Republican primary for commissioner over Tim Cochran.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Economy & jobs

  • Proposed a six-month moratorium on new data centers

    He raised the idea on the Jeffersonville City Council in July 2026 so city planners could review the city’s ordinance and what other Indiana communities are doing.

    Jeffersonville City Council members consider 6-month data center moratorium

    News coverage · News and Tribune · Jul 21, 2026 · newsandtribune.com

    “who called for a six-month moratorium on data centers, considering certain concerns like energy consumption and the potential nuisance”
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  • Supports questioning new businesses about jobs and pay

    Said during Jeffersonville’s 2027 budget talks, citing the state’s property tax law (Senate Enrolled Act 1).

    Jeffersonville City Council begins 2027 budget discussions

    News coverage · News and Tribune · Aug 18, 2026 · newsandtribune.com

    “must continue to question companies and businesses locating themselves to Jeffersonville in terms of how many employees there will be”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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