County Council Member, Wayne County, District 2 · Indiana 2026 General Election

Ryan Ogden

Democratic

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Pledges to vote against license-plate camera surveillance
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“A vote for me is one to guarantee a “no” vote against mass surveillance.”
Supports canceling Centerville's Flock camera contract
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“The contract for these cameras should be cancelled immediately”

RepublicanIncumbent

Co-owner, Ritter Strategic Services LLC

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Supports reviewing every vacant county job before refilling it
Candidate Q&A: Barry Ritter
Candidate questionnaire · Western Wayne News · Apr 3, 2026 · westernwaynenews.com
“I initiated a new hiring procedure requiring a thorough review of any vacant position before filling it.”
Supports managing spending before relying on new local taxes
Candidate Q&A: Barry Ritter
Candidate questionnaire · Western Wayne News · Apr 3, 2026 · westernwaynenews.com
“Our first priority should be to manage spending responsibly while ensuring that essential services are maintained.”
Proposes a formal policy manual for the county council
Candidate Q&A: Barry Ritter
Candidate questionnaire · Western Wayne News · Apr 3, 2026 · westernwaynenews.com
“I believe it is time for the council to take the initiative and develop a formal policy manual”
Supports county planning for available, affordable housing
Candidate Q&A: Barry Ritter
Candidate questionnaire · Western Wayne News · Apr 3, 2026 · westernwaynenews.com
“Available and affordable housing is a priority and will take all of us to address the deficiencies.”