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County Council Member, Porter County
District 4
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county council is Porter County's fiscal body: it adopts the budget, sets tax rates and approves spending.
Taxes & budget
Julia KocalDemocratic
- Pledges responsible budgeting and transparent county spending
- Proposes priority-based budgeting instead of across-the-board cuts
Craig KenworthyRepublican
- Supports conservative county finances, transparency and accountability
Public safety
Julia KocalDemocratic
- Supports full funding for public safety and essential services
Craig KenworthyRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Julia KocalDemocratic
No documented position found.
Craig KenworthyRepublican
- Supports fair, living wages and common-sense government
Environment & parks
Julia KocalDemocratic
- Supports smart growth that protects neighborhoods and environment
Craig KenworthyRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Julia KocalDemocratic
No documented position found.
Craig KenworthyRepublican
- Pledges to serve the whole county, not just District 4
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