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County Commissioner, LaGrange County

District 1

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The three county commissioners are LaGrange County's executive: they manage county property, roads and bridges, sign contracts and pass ordinances.

Tom Swihart

Democratic

The gist

  • Opposes dissolving the county's independent drainage boardIn office
  • Supports a public explanation for dissolving the drainage boardIn office
  • Supports maintaining legal drains for all property ownersIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Tom
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  1. Opposes dissolving the county's independent drainage board

    Commissioners need to explain their decision (letter to the editor)

    Public statement · KPC News · Jul 28, 2026 · kpcnews.com

    “Dissolving a dedicated board of qualified local citizens … is a step backward for our county”
  2. Supports a public explanation for dissolving the drainage board

    Commissioners need to explain their decision (letter to the editor)

    Public statement · KPC News · Jul 28, 2026 · kpcnews.com

    “The people of LaGrange County deserve a clear explanation from the Board of Commissioners for why they dissolved the Drainage Board”
  3. Supports maintaining legal drains for all property owners

    Commissioners need to explain their decision (letter to the editor)

    Public statement · KPC News · Jul 28, 2026 · kpcnews.com

    “Maintaining our county's legal drains is a responsibility owed to all residents and property owners, not just a few”

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