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County Council Member, Owen County

District 2

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4 years
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1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

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Anton Karl NeffSubmitted photo, published by The Owen News

Anton Karl Neff

DemocraticIncumbent

Owen County Council vice president; insurance agent

The gist

  • Supports exploring cheaper alternatives to a new county jail
  • Proposes a multi-year plan for state tax changes
  • Supports pressing state lawmakers for more rural road funding
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  1. Supports exploring cheaper alternatives to a new county jail

    2026 Primary: Owen County Council

    Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org

    “We need to explore alternatives that aren’t exclusive to just a new facility.”
  2. Proposes a multi-year plan for state tax changes

    2026 Primary: Owen County Council

    Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org

    “we need to fully understand how the new systems will work and have a multi-year, detailed plan to address it.”
  3. Supports pressing state lawmakers for more rural road funding

    2026 Primary: Owen County Council

    Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org

    “Local officials and the public must speak up and pressure the state to support changes that help rural counties like ours.”

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County Council Member, Owen County, District 2 · Indiana 2026 General Election · The Gist