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County Council Member, Lake County
District 7
- Vote for
- 1
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Michelle Heaps WietbrockDemocratic
No documented position found.
Randy NiemeyerRepublican
- Pledges to reduce the county income tax
- Voted against 2% raise for non-represented county employeesIn office
Economy & jobs
Michelle Heaps WietbrockDemocratic
No documented position found.
Randy NiemeyerRepublican
- Voted for I-65/State Road 2 economic development areaIn office
Government & transparency
Michelle Heaps WietbrockDemocratic
No documented position found.
Randy NiemeyerRepublican
- Supports stronger financial oversight of county departments
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