Tom Swihart
Candidate for County Commissioner, LaGrange County, District 1
Background
Chairman of the LaGrange County Democratic Party.
Documented positions
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes dissolving the county's independent drainage boardIn office
On July 6, 2026 the commissioners dissolved the five-member drainage board that had served since 2021 and took back its duties; he wrote that actions like this are why he is running.
ReportCommissioners need to explain their decision (letter to the editor)Public statement · KPC News · Jul 28, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“Dissolving a dedicated board of qualified local citizens … is a step backward for our county”
Environment & parks
Supports maintaining legal drains for all property ownersIn office
He wrote that poorly maintained drains can cause serious flooding and contaminate ground and surface water.
ReportCommissioners need to explain their decision (letter to the editor)Public statement · KPC News · Jul 28, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“Maintaining our county's legal drains is a responsibility owed to all residents and property owners, not just a few”
Government & transparency
Supports a public explanation for dissolving the drainage boardIn office
ReportCommissioners need to explain their decision (letter to the editor)Public statement · KPC News · Jul 28, 2026 · kpcnews.com
“The people of LaGrange County deserve a clear explanation from the Board of Commissioners for why they dissolved the Drainage Board”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (LaGrange 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
- Democrats open headquarters in LaGrange County
News coverage · KPC News · Jun 29, 2026 · kpcnews.com
- Commissioners need to explain their decision (letter to the editor)
Public statement · KPC News · Jul 28, 2026 · kpcnews.com
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