County
County Council Member, Boone County
District 2
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county council is Boone County's fiscal body: it adopts the budget, sets tax rates and approves spending.
Taxes & budget
Gretchen SmithRepublican
- Pledges a balanced budget while keeping tax rates low
- Supports separating wants from needs in county spending
Kevin W PratherDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Gretchen SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Kevin W PratherDemocratic
- Supports county funding for local public libraries
Economy & jobs
Gretchen SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Kevin W PratherDemocratic
- Opposes data centers as a drain on county resources
Roads & infrastructure
Gretchen SmithRepublican
- Supports alternative funding strategies for roads and bridges
Kevin W PratherDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Gretchen SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Kevin W PratherDemocratic
- Pledges public briefings after each county council meeting
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