ST. JOSEPH COUNTY SURVEYOR
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Derek Dieter
(Rep)
Explain the responsibilities of the county surveyor and which one is most important.
What skills and experiences qualify you to be county surveyor?
How will you ensure that the surveyor’s office runs efficiently and transparently when coordinating with different cities and towns throughout the county.
Should the county surveyor be elected or appointed? Explain.
What is one thing about the county surveyor’s office you wish all members of the community understood?
Spring 2024 Candidate Video:
Occupation/Current Position
St Joseph County Commissioner, District 2
Education
St. Joseph High School ‘74, Holy Cross Jr. College, IUSB. Associate Criminal Justice
Campaign Phone
574-532-2200
Candidate video
By Indiana Code, the surveyor is the technical authority on the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of all regulated drains in the county. In addition, the surveyor maintains records of all section corners throughout the county and supervises civil engineering work pertaining to construction and maintenance of drains and ditches.
I was elected to 3 different 4 year terms as a city council member for the City of South Bend including 5 years as the President. I am currently in my fourth year as a St. Jospeh County Commissioner, serving as the Vice President.
I have institutional knowledge of how government works. I am currently on my fourth year as a member of the St. Joseph County Drainage Board. I attend the Plat Committee meetings as well as Area Plan meetings. I am committed to utilizing my skills and community knowledge to ensure responsible and effective management of St. Joseph County surveying needs.
Drainage Board and all other meetings are public. St. Joseph County currently has a “Surveyor” web page that provides answers to questions to the public. My goal is to update the site as needed and to be accessible to all of the County cities and townships. This will be a priority of my term.
The county surveyor should be an elected position. The choice should NOT be placed in the hands of other elected officials. The voters are the ones who should make that decision. The surveyor is very important part of county government and should not be picked by party lines or friendships with elected officials.
The county surveyor does NOT have to be a registered surveyor. In fact, 65% of the county surveyors in Indiana are not. The position is to act administratively and as an advisory role. The County Surveyor does not do private surveys.
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