Township, city & town

Town Council Member, Town of McCordsville

At large

Vote for: 2
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 4
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The council is the Town of McCordsville's legislative body: it passes ordinances and adopts the budget, and in a town also runs town government.

Candidates Compare by issue

Ruth Hess

Republican

Vice president, McCordsville Redevelopment Commission · McCordsville

The gist

Supports making sure traffic and services keep pace with growth
Supports deliberate, well-discussed council decisions

More about Ruth

View sources (1)

Supports making sure traffic and services keep pace with growth
Town council candidates focus on managing growth in McCordsville
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 28, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“My first priority would be to become more involved in the new construction and increased population growth to make sure we can handle it”
Supports deliberate, well-discussed council decisions
Town council candidates focus on managing growth in McCordsville
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 28, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“I want decisions to be well thought out, discussed and then implemented for what is best for the majority of the residents.”

Linda A. Robinson

Democratic

Hospitality director, Indiana State Wrestling Association · McCordsville

The gist

Supports fixing infrastructure before more development
Proposes quarterly community forums with town leaders
Supports school resources to keep up with growth

More about Linda

View sources (2)

Supports fixing infrastructure before more development
Town council candidates focus on managing growth in McCordsville
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 28, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“Before we continue to build more buildings, more homes and more businesses, we need to fix our infrastructure”
Proposes quarterly community forums with town leaders
Linda Robinson — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Hosting quarterly community forums so residents can share concerns and ideas directly with town leadership.”
Supports school resources to keep up with growth
Linda Robinson — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Ensuring our schools have the resources needed to keep up with the growing population.”

Howard Lee Savage, Sr.

Democratic

Retired educator · McCordsville

The gist

Proposes a town-wide survey to guide growth decisions
Supports responsible development of the town center
Supports resources for police and emergency services

More about Howard

View sources (2)

Proposes a town-wide survey to guide growth decisions
Town council candidates focus on managing growth in McCordsville
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 28, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“launching a town-wide survey and using that feedback to help manage future growth”
Supports responsible development of the town center
Howard Savage — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Encouraging responsible development that strengthens the local economy and enhances the town center.”
Supports resources for police and emergency services
Howard Savage — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Ensuring police and emergency services have the resources needed to keep residents safe.”

Scott Jones

RepublicanIncumbent

McCordsville Town Council vice president · McCordsville

The gist

Supports revising town rules that no longer make sense
Supports teamwork on the council regardless of party

More about Scott

View sources (1)

Supports revising town rules that no longer make sense
Town council candidates focus on managing growth in McCordsville
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 28, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“We are continuously working on changing those things when they no longer make sense.”
Supports teamwork on the council regardless of party
Town council candidates focus on managing growth in McCordsville
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 28, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“he's a proponent of teamwork, regardless of political affiliation”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.