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County Council Member, Putnam County

District 4

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Andy Fidler

Republican

Republican nominee, Putnam County Council District 4

The gist

  • Supports county government living within its means
  • Supports the courthouse annex if done correctly
  • Supports keeping the county rural with responsible growth
  • Pledges more representation for southern Putnam County
More about Andy
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  1. Supports county government living within its means

    Republican candidates forum held at Fairgrounds

    News coverage · Banner Graphic · Apr 27, 2026 · suncommercial.com

    “live within your means”
  2. Supports the courthouse annex if done correctly

    Republican candidates forum held at Fairgrounds

    News coverage · Banner Graphic · Apr 27, 2026 · suncommercial.com

    “I do believe that something like the annex is needed … you need to 100% make sure it’s getting done the correct way”
  3. Supports keeping the county rural with responsible growth

    Fidler wins County Council bid, Incumbent Wallace retains spot

    News coverage · Banner Graphic · May 5, 2026 · suncommercial.com

    “I’m really passionate about keeping our community a rural community … I do believe in responsible growth”
  4. Pledges more representation for southern Putnam County

    Republican candidates forum held at Fairgrounds

    News coverage · Banner Graphic · Apr 27, 2026 · suncommercial.com

    “I would also like to see more representation from the southern part of the county”

Craig Allison

Democratic

Field representative, LiUNA Local 274

The gist

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