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Elkhart County Commissioner District 1

County Commissioners are the executive leaders of county government. They oversee county departments, manage public services and infrastructure such as roads and buildings, and make decisions on policies, contracts, and budgets. Each commissioner typically represents a district within the county.

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    Bob Barnes
    (Rep)

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    Ralph Spelbring
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What are your top two priorities as Commissioner?

How should the county evaluate large-scale developments such as data centers?

What are the county’s most pressing infrastructure challenges?

How should public transportation be evaluated and funded?

How will you ensure responsible use of taxpayer funds?

How will you ensure transparency and public input in major decisions?

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