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County Council Member, Allen County
District 1
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county council is Allen County's fiscal body: it adopts the budget, sets tax rates and approves spending.
Taxes & budget
Mike ClendenenRepublican
- Pledges to protect safety and health funding amid tax cuts
- Supports exploring fair revenue options to fund county services
Melissa FisherDemocratic
- Pledges responsible investment of county tax dollars
Roads & infrastructure
Mike ClendenenRepublican
- Supports investing in roads, broadband and workforce development
Melissa FisherDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Mike ClendenenRepublican
- Supports expanding access to parks and community resources
Melissa FisherDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Mike ClendenenRepublican
No documented position found.
Melissa FisherDemocratic
- Supports expanded access to mental health care
Government & transparency
Mike ClendenenRepublican
No documented position found.
Melissa FisherDemocratic
- Supports bipartisan partnerships and balanced representation on the council
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