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County Council Member, Shelby County · District 3

Sean David Scott (Sean David)

Candidate for County Council Member, Shelby County, District 3

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Knauf Insulation employee; United Steel Workers union member

Born in Shelbyville and raised in Jeffersonville, he returned to Shelby County about 10 years ago. A U.S. Army veteran, he works for Knauf Insulation, where as a United Steel Workers union member he verifies the union's collections and reconciles its expenditures.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes a real-time public tracker of county spending

    He said it would be available online and at county offices and would compare actual spending with the budget.

    County Council candidates discuss NDAs, broadband

    News coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 9, 2026 · shelbynews.com

    “implement a user-friendly, transparent financial management system that tracks and reports funds in real time”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports tax abatements and TIF districts with accountability

    He said the county must enforce compliance and impose consequences when the programs are not carried out properly.

    County Council candidates discuss NDAs, broadband

    News coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 9, 2026 · shelbynews.com

    “He supports both TIF districts and abatements because if they are used properly, ethically and legally”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports finding funding to expand broadband service

    He cited students, farmers selling their products and first responders.

    County Council candidates discuss NDAs, broadband

    News coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 9, 2026 · shelbynews.com

    “Fast and reliable broadband connections is a must for farmers if we want them to remain competitive in a fast-paced environment”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes an independent audit committee for county finances

    He also proposed a public portal for budgets and financial reports and regular town halls on county finances.

    County Council candidates discuss NDAs, broadband

    News coverage · The Shelbyville News · Apr 9, 2026 · shelbynews.com

    “establish an independent audit committee to review the county”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Sean David Scott (Sean David) on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.

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