Delaware County Council, District 2
The seven-member council appropriates all funds for county use, adopts the county budget, fixes the county tax rate, and has exclusive power to borrow money for the county.The council has the ultimate decision-making power regarding fiscal affairs. The council has authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy, and set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of county funds. The General Assembly determines the powers of the county council in this area. Typically these powers include● Approving and fixing annual operating budgets of all county government offices and agencies. {IC 36-2-5-7}● Establishing salaries, wages, per diems, and other compensation for all county officials and employees. {IC 36-2-5-3}● Fixing tax rates and establishing levies on all county property for the purpose of raising funds to meet budget requirements in conducting county business [IC 36-2-5-11}, as well as authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes. {IC 36-2- 6-18}● Appropriating public funds, i.e., authorizing the expenditure of county money by particular officials or departments for specific purposes. {IC 36-2-5-11 and IC 36-2-5-12}● Authorizing certain purchases or sales of county owned land. {IC 36-1-11-3}
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William V. Hughes
(Rep)
What do you hope to accomplish in this position?
On a scale of 0 to 4, what is your level of support for tax abatements as a means of economic development?
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How would you hold companies accountable for the tax abatements they have received?
What are the fiscal issues you see the county facing and how do you plan to address them?
If the budget allowed, on which county expenditures would you like to spend more?
a. Roads and bridges
b. Recreational facilities (for example, parks, boat launches)
c. Business growth (incentives to attract businesses to the county)
d. Salaries for county employees
e. Mental health services at County Jail
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On a scale of 0 to 4 (0=Do NOT support, 4=STRONGLY support), what is your level of support for maintaining the three separate economic development “arms” (city, county, chamber) in Delaware County. Enter a number after each of the following.
a. City:
b. County:
c. Chamber of commerce:
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On a scale of 0-4, what is your level of support for TIF (Tax) Districts as a means of economic development?
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Do you favor moving the remaining offices in the County Building to the new Justice Center on S. Tillotson?
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