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County Council Member, Blackford County
District 3
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county council is Blackford County's fiscal body: it adopts the budget, sets tax rates and approves spending.
Taxes & budget
Deb GriderRepublican
- Supports budget adjustments and diversified county revenue sources
John VelasquezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Deb GriderRepublican
- Supports balancing economic development with the county's rural character
John VelasquezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Deb GriderRepublican
- Pledges open communication as a first-time officeholder
John VelasquezDemocratic
No documented position found.
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