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Township Trustee, Washington Township

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The township trustee runs Washington Township: township assistance for residents in need, and in many townships fire protection and cemeteries.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Karen S. Momper

Republican

The gist

  • Supports consolidating township government if aid access is kept.
  • Proposes modernizing the trustee's website and social media outreach.
  • Pledges a fresh review of the township budget's line items.
More about Karen
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  1. Supports consolidating township government if aid access is kept.

    Karen S. Momper — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

    “I support consolidation–it would be an honor to be a part of a thoughtful and responsible transition to less government in general”

  2. Proposes modernizing the trustee's website and social media outreach.

    Karen S. Momper — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

    “better communication, improved web engagement, social media”

  3. Pledges a fresh review of the township budget's line items.

    Karen S. Momper — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

    “I’ve looked at the budget, and have questions about several line items.”

Frank T. Short

DemocraticIncumbent

Washington Township Trustee

The gist

No documented position found.

More about Frank

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