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County Council Member, Clinton County

District 3

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Term
4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county council is Clinton County's fiscal body: it adopts the budget, sets tax rates and approves spending.

Lewis W Wheeler

Democratic

Mulberry Town Council member

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  • Pledges to advocate for county employees
  • Proposes a 10% annual tax abatement for local teachers
  • Proposes tax breaks for major home improvements
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  1. Pledges to advocate for county employees

    Candidates Debate Tax Restructuring, Leadership, Data Centers, and Local Control at Clinton County Forum

    News coverage · Clinton County Daily News · Mar 5, 2026 · clintoncountydailynews.com

    “I will be accessible, I will work hard, and I will advocate for the county employees,”
  2. Proposes a 10% annual tax abatement for local teachers

    Candidates Debate Tax Restructuring, Leadership, Data Centers, and Local Control at Clinton County Forum

    News coverage · Clinton County Daily News · Mar 5, 2026 · clintoncountydailynews.com

    “I’ll support a 10% annual tax abatement for teachers who actively teach in our county.”
  3. Proposes tax breaks for major home improvements

    Candidates Debate Tax Restructuring, Leadership, Data Centers, and Local Control at Clinton County Forum

    News coverage · Clinton County Daily News · Mar 5, 2026 · clintoncountydailynews.com

    “temporary property tax reductions for homeowners who make major home improvements”

Joseph L Mink

RepublicanIncumbent

Rossville Schools police chief

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County Council Member, Clinton County, District 3 · Indiana 2026 General Election · The Gist