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Lake County Commissioner

Full term commencing 1/1/2027

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of three officials who run county government, set its budget and approve its contracts.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Tom TrombleyDemocratic

    • Supports an equitable, predictable property tax system.
    • Pledges full analysis and spending metrics for every project.

  • John T. PlecnikRepublican

    • Voted against a proposed county tax increase.
    • Voted to double the homestead exemption for seniors.In office
    • Pledges to keep pushing for property tax cuts.In office

Public safety

  • Tom TrombleyDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • John T. PlecnikRepublican

    • Voted for $1.2 million in police training software.
    • Voted to build the Sheriff's new range and training center.

Education

  • Tom TrombleyDemocratic

    • Supports helping schools and Auburn Career Center obtain resources.

  • John T. PlecnikRepublican

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

  • Tom TrombleyDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • John T. PlecnikRepublican

    • Led a Willoughby Hills tax abatement bringing 300 jobs.In office

Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Tom TrombleyDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • John T. PlecnikRepublican

    • Proposed 25% water and sewer discount for low-income seniors.

Government & transparency

  • Tom TrombleyDemocratic

    • Pledges open meetings and availability to all residents.
    • Pledges to serve as a full-time commissioner.

  • John T. PlecnikRepublican

    No documented position found.

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; 7 issues covered in this race.