County

County Commissioner, Allen County

District 2

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The three county commissioners are Allen County's executive: they manage county property, roads and bridges, sign contracts and pass ordinances.

Candidates Compare by issue

Ozzie Mitson

Republican

Director of government affairs, IU Health Fort Wayne

The gist

Pledges safe roads, bridges and drainage built for growth
Pledges to cut waste and keep county taxes low
Supports facilities and resources for police and first responders
Pledges less red tape and better city-county coordination

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Pledges safe roads, bridges and drainage built for growth
Ozzie Mitson for Allen County Commissioner
Campaign website · Mitson for Commissioner · ozziemitson.com
“Ozzie will ensure that roads, bridges, and drainage systems are safe, reliable, and built to support long term growth while protecting taxpayer dollars.”
Pledges to cut waste and keep county taxes low
Ozzie Mitson for Allen County Commissioner
Campaign website · Mitson for Commissioner · ozziemitson.com
“Ozzie will demand transparency, cut waste, and keep government lean while ensuring essential services are delivered effectively and efficiently, and taxes remain low.”
Supports facilities and resources for police and first responders
Ozzie Mitson for Allen County Commissioner
Campaign website · Mitson for Commissioner · ozziemitson.com
“He will support the resources, facilities, and infrastructure needed to keep every family secure.”
Pledges less red tape and better city-county coordination
Ozzie Mitson for Allen County Commissioner
Campaign website · Mitson for Commissioner · ozziemitson.com
“Ozzie will reduce red tape, improve coordination between city and county entities, and make local government more responsive”

Kate Conner

Democratic

Financial industry analyst

The gist

Proposes reducing Allen County's reliance on tax abatements
Supports stronger zoning to protect farmland and neighborhoods
Opposes projects that require nondisclosure agreements hiding them from public
Supports development that doesn't disrupt residents or strain resources

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Proposes reducing Allen County's reliance on tax abatements
Vote Conner | Leadership that Listens
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Conner for Commissioner · voteconner.com
“Work Closely with County Council to Reduce Allen County’s reliance on tax abatements”
Supports stronger zoning to protect farmland and neighborhoods
Vote Conner | Leadership that Listens
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Conner for Commissioner · voteconner.com
“Preserve and improve our agricultural and residential areas by strengthening zoning ordinances, and regulations ensuring our families and environment are safe”
Opposes projects that require nondisclosure agreements hiding them from public
Vote Conner | Leadership that Listens
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Conner for Commissioner · voteconner.com
“Oppose any project that would require non-disclosure agreements that hide major projects from the public.”
Supports development that doesn't disrupt residents or strain resources
Vote Conner | Leadership that Listens
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Conner for Commissioner · voteconner.com
“Encourage development that adds value without disrupting residents or straining resources.”

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