County
County Council Member, Boone County
District 3
- 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
Geoffrey (Geoff) LeeDemocratic
- Proposes budgeting raises instead of using rainy-day funds
Kevin Van HornRepublican
- Supports impact fees so new development pays its share
Public safety
Geoffrey (Geoff) LeeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Kevin Van HornRepublican
- Supports using rainy-day reserves for needs like deputy pay
Economy & jobs
Geoffrey (Geoff) LeeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Kevin Van HornRepublican
- Pledges responsible growth and strong community services
Environment & parks
Geoffrey (Geoff) LeeDemocratic
- Supports county help for residents facing water costs
Kevin Van HornRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Geoffrey (Geoff) LeeDemocratic
- Pledges to find efficiencies in county spending
Kevin Van HornRepublican
No documented position found.
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