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County Council Member, Lake County

District 2

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

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Darren L Washington

Democratic

Gary Common Council vice president (at-large) · Gary

The gist

  • Pledges to fight rising costs for working families
  • Sponsored Gary resolution urging changes to utility rate lawIn office

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  1. Pledges to fight rising costs for working families

    Citizens Action Coalition bringing NIPSCO, data center forum to Gary

    News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · Jul 8, 2026 · nwitimes.com

    “I stand with working families, I stand with our seniors and every resident feeling the pressure of rising costs”

  2. Sponsored Gary resolution urging changes to utility rate law

    Gary council resolution calls for changes to how utility companies can seek rate increases

    News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · Sep 16, 2026 · nwitimes.com

    “it is to put them on notice that unfair legislation that was passed will not be tolerated any further”

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