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County Council Member, Boone County
District 4
- 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.
Public safety
Craig Justin MeltonRepublican
- Supports the Boone County Justice Center expansion
Javier MorellDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Craig Justin MeltonRepublican
- Supports holding incentive recipients to their promised benefits
Javier MorellDemocratic
- Supports weighing agricultural heritage in large development decisions
Roads & infrastructure
Craig Justin MeltonRepublican
- Supports prioritizing police, fire, roads and pathways spending
Javier MorellDemocratic
- Supports building infrastructure before development, not after
Government & transparency
Craig Justin MeltonRepublican
- Proposes upgraded technology to make council proceedings transparent
Javier MorellDemocratic
- Pledges to explain council decisions on social media
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