County

County Commissioner, Allen County

District 3

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

Paul Moss

Republican

Retired health care consultant

The gist

Supports seeking property tax relief while keeping essential services
Proposes a leaner county government focused on core services
Pledges a closer working relationship with the County Council
Opposes the proposed quarry in southwest Allen County

More about Paul

View sources (2)

Supports seeking property tax relief while keeping essential services
2 with eyes on Allen County commissioner seat vying for Republican nomination
Candidate questionnaire · The Journal Gazette · Apr 3, 2026 · journalgazette.net
“Second, I believe we need a serious and transparent conversation about property taxes, looking for meaningful ways to provide relief while maintaining essential services.”
Proposes a leaner county government focused on core services
2 with eyes on Allen County commissioner seat vying for Republican nomination
Candidate questionnaire · The Journal Gazette · Apr 3, 2026 · journalgazette.net
“First, I want to continuously identify opportunities to save taxpayer dollars by making county government more efficient and focused on core services.”
Pledges a closer working relationship with the County Council
2 with eyes on Allen County commissioner seat vying for Republican nomination
Candidate questionnaire · The Journal Gazette · Apr 3, 2026 · journalgazette.net
“That starts with building a stronger working relationship between the commissioners and County Council so decisions are made collaboratively and efficiently.”
Opposes the proposed quarry in southwest Allen County
Republican primary heats up for Allen County commissioner seat
News coverage · 21Alive (WPTA) · Apr 24, 2026 · 21alivenews.com
“This is not the right place for a quarry and I am firmly against it.”

Jorge Fernandez

Democratic

Teacher

The gist

Supports reducing the county's use of tax increment financing
Proposes separating economic development alliance from private chamber
Supports diverting nonviolent offenders away from county jail
Supports collective bargaining rights for county employees

More about Jorge

View sources (1)

Supports reducing the county's use of tax increment financing
Press Releases & News: Jorge Fernandez announces 2026 run for Allen County Commissioner
Campaign website · Fernandez for Commissioner · Jan 4, 2026 · candidatefernandez.com
“TIFs have been redirecting property tax funds that would otherwise go to local school districts for years”
Proposes separating economic development alliance from private chamber
Press Releases & News: Jorge Fernandez announces 2026 run for Allen County Commissioner
Campaign website · Fernandez for Commissioner · Jan 4, 2026 · candidatefernandez.com
“I intend to work to separate the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance, Inc. from specific private chambers of commerce.”
Supports diverting nonviolent offenders away from county jail
Press Releases & News: Jorge Fernandez announces 2026 run for Allen County Commissioner
Campaign website · Fernandez for Commissioner · Jan 4, 2026 · candidatefernandez.com
“I would want to reduce inmate population in Allen County by redirecting nonviolent criminals away from jail.”
Supports collective bargaining rights for county employees
Press Releases & News: Jorge Fernandez announces 2026 run for Allen County Commissioner
Campaign website · Fernandez for Commissioner · Jan 4, 2026 · candidatefernandez.com
“I would want to introduce a measure for county employees to be able to collectively bargain if they are not already.”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.