Louis D. Capitanio
Republican
The gist
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County Commissioner, Orange County
District 02
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.
Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).
Beth Bronson
Democratic
Clinical research coordinator, Duke University Health System
The gist
- Supports transparent, data-driven long-range growth planning
- Supports land-use policies protecting clean water and biodiversity
- Supports property tax relief options allowed under state law
- Supports prioritizing retention of teachers and school staff
- Supports earlier public outreach on county budget and planning
More about Beth
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Supports transparent, data-driven long-range growth planning
Orange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“I will prioritize long-range planning that is transparent, data-driven, and rooted in the community so growth supports, not overwhelms, existing residents.”
Supports land-use policies protecting clean water and biodiversity
Orange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“I will advocate for land-use policies that protect clean water, public health, and biodiversity”
Supports property tax relief options allowed under state law
Orange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“We should be evaluating tax relief options already allowed under state law, continue to invest in housing affordability”
Supports prioritizing retention of teachers and school staff
Orange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“I believe greater priority should be placed on retaining educators and support staff, particularly in the face of rising living costs.”
Supports earlier public outreach on county budget and planning
Orange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson (2026 primary candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · INDY Week · Feb 6, 2026 · indyweek.com
“I would advocate for outreach earlier, before options narrow, so public feedback can meaningfully shape outcomes rather than react to them.”
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