St. Joseph County Government
St. Joseph County, Indiana, is governed by a three-member executive Board of Commissioners and a nine-member legislative County Council. Agendas and minutes for County meetings are at the Agenda Center. A 2021 Financial Report from OSAA details the taxpayer dollars spent on the Indiana Economic Center (IEC)
Within the County are 2 cities, 7 towns, and 13 townships. Departments and commissions most relevant to the IEC mega-complex include Infrastructure, Planning & Growth, Economic Development, and Redevelopment.
Board of Commissioners
https://www.sjcindiana.com/402/Board-of-Commissioners
“The Board of County Commissioners serve as the executive and administrative authority for the county. It operates and maintains all county facilities and property; negotiate contracts; permits all purchasing and claim payments; receives bids for construction projects and maintenance of roads and bridges; makes appointments to certain board and authorities; oversees certain election functions; prepares the annual county budget and serves on the Board of County Finance.”
Carl H. Baxmeyer, President
District 1 (View Map)
Townships: Clay, German, Harris;
Portions of Penn, Portage & Warren
Deborah A. Fleming, DMD, Vice-President
District 3 (View Map)
Townships:
Portions of Penn & Portage
Derek D. Dieter, Member
District 2 (View Map)
Townships:
Centre, Greene, Liberty, Lincoln, Madison, Olive,
Portions of Penn, Portage, Union & Warren
County Council
https://www.sjcindiana.com/404/County-Council
“The County Council of St. Joseph County has been constituted to pass any and all ordinances and resolutions including those for taxation, finance and the appropriation of money and to oversee the operation of the government of this County.”
