Hamilton County Commissioner District 2 Choose 1
Each county is governed by a Board of Commissioners consisting of three elected persons. The commissioners are elected from separate districts but by vote of the county as a whole. Two are elected in presidential election years and the third is elected in mid-term election years.Qualifications: To run for local office, a person must:Be registered to vote in the districtMust have resided in the county for at least one yearMust have resided in the district for at least six monthsTerms: Four-year terms. No term limits.Duties: The Board of County Commissioners duties include the:Appointment of certain county and township officialsAudit and authorization of claims against the countyAuthorization of contracts and received bidsControl, maintenance, and supervision of county propertyPerformance of certain election functionsService as the Board of County FinanceSupervision of construction and maintenance of roads and bridges Current District 2 Commissioner Salary: $ 73,623.39
Biographical Information
Candidate Statement
If re elected, I will continue to do the things I have been doing to make Hamilton County the number one rated County in Indiana.
Education
Noblesville High School, some IU, Honorary Degree from Ivy Tech
Occupational background
Owner of S. C. Dillinger & Associates Insurance & Financial Agency since 1969
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
Noblesville City Council 1980-84, Hamilton County Council 1985-89, Hamilton County Commissoner 1989-present.
Campaign email (public)
stevencdillinger@aol.com
Campaign Phone (public)
3179193308
Mailing Address
19905 WAGON TRAIL DR
Noblesville, IN 46060
Noblesville, IN 46060
Why are you seeking elected office?
To make sure the things we have accomplished here in the County will continue. We have more work to do on some large infrastructure projects, such as State Rd 37, Allisonville & 146th St, Hazeldale Rd & 146th St. In addition we are creating a new Child Care Center for our County Employees with the help of a grant, a new 911 Dispatch Center, a new Police & Firefighters Training facility and building a new Women Shelter Center.
What are the most important challenges facing the County Council/Commission?
Staying up with the remarkable growth of the County. Building and improving the infrastructure of County will be one of the most important issues we can address.
What will you do to support a vibrant economy in our county?
Keeping the County rating of number one in Indiana will continue to attract new business and industry to the County. Staying ahead of the infrastructure needs, public safety and great schools all will be a part of contributing to our vibrant economy. Also maintaining our low property tax rate is very important.
What changes would you make to create a more effective county government?
Continuing to attract and retaining talented employees and elected officials is the only way to continue a more effective government in Hamilton County as well as Indiana and the Federal government.
What is the role of the County Council/Commission in serving the unhoused population of Hamilton County?
We continue to work with the housing authorities though out the county on this issue mostly using federal grant dollars.
What is the role of the County Council/Commission in providing affordable housing and public transportation in Hamilton County?
Along with my previous answer, we work with and substantially fund Janus to help with handicapped and elderly transportation.