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County Council

Kosciusko County Council is made up of:

Kim Cates

Kim Cates

574-529-0228

kcates@kcgov.com

District 1

Tony Ciriello

Tony Ciriello

574-529-3080

tciriello@kcgov.com

District 4

Mike Long

Mike Long

574-527-6095

mlong@kcgov.com

District 2 & President

Joni Truex

Joni Truex

574-551-7004

jtruex@kcgov.com

At Large

     Ernie Wiggins

Dave Wolkins

574-551-9574

dwolkins@kcgov.com

District 3

Sue Ann Mitchell

Sue Ann MItchell

574-594-5242

smitchell@kcgov.com

At Large

   

Kathy Groninger

Kathy Groninger

574-376-6869

kgroninger@kcgov.com

 At Large & Vice President

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Terms are four years with the ability to serve an unlimited number of terms. The County 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.
  • Establishing salaries, wages, per diems, and other compensation for all county officials and employees.
  • Fixing tax rates and establishing levies on all county property for the purpose of raising funds to meet budget requirements in conducting county business as well as authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes.
  • Appropriating public funds, i.e., authorizing the expenditure of county money by particular officials or departments for specific purposes.
  • Authorizing certain purchases or sales of county owned land.
  • Non-binding review of budgets for certain non-elected boards in the county and other civil units.
  • Makes various appointments to boards including but not limited to the following:
    • Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Commission
    • Various Library Boards