Scott Rudd
Candidate for County Commissioner, Brown County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Small business owner; Brown County Council member
A Brown County Council member and small business owner who was director of broadband for the lieutenant governor and Nashville's town manager and economic development manager. He has a bachelor's degree in public affairs from Indiana University.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports the sheriff, ambulance service and volunteer firefighters
ReportTwo Republicans seek Brown County Commissioner District 2 nominationCandidate questionnaire · Brown County Democrat · Mar 27, 2026 · bcdemocrat.com
“supporting our sheriff, ambulance service, first responders and volunteer firefighters”
Housing
Supports practical housing options for the local workforce
ReportTwo Republicans seek Brown County Commissioner District 2 nominationCandidate questionnaire · Brown County Democrat · Mar 27, 2026 · bcdemocrat.com
“We need practical housing options that allow the next generation to stay here while respecting property rights and the rural character residents value.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes prioritizing repairs to county roads and bridges
He says road maintenance must be fair across the county and would pursue state and federal grants.
ReportTwo Republicans seek Brown County Commissioner District 2 nominationCandidate questionnaire · Brown County Democrat · Mar 27, 2026 · bcdemocrat.com
“The most urgent infrastructure need in Brown County is improving county roads and bridges.”
Government & transparency
Supports gathering public input before county decisions are final
ReportTwo Republicans seek Brown County Commissioner District 2 nominationCandidate questionnaire · Brown County Democrat · Mar 27, 2026 · bcdemocrat.com
“Input should be gathered early, before decisions are finalized, so policies reflect local priorities.”
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Brown 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
- Two Republicans seek Brown County Commissioner District 2 nomination
Candidate questionnaire · Brown County Democrat · Mar 27, 2026 · bcdemocrat.com
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