County Council

 


Meetings

• Generally take place at 8:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month
• County Office Building
  20 N 3rd Street
  Lafayette, IN 47901

Meetings are open to the public. All interested persons are encouraged to attend meetings and share their thoughts and opinions.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes | View Agendas and Minutes From 2011 and Older

Members

• Kevin Underwood: At Large, President
• Kathy Vernon: District 3 Vice President
• John Basham:  At Large
• Ben Murray: District 1
• Jody Hamilton: District 2
• Lisa Dullum: District 4
• Barry Richard At-Large

Powers

The council has the ultimate decision-making power over:

• Approving and fixing annual operating budgets of all county departments
• Authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes
• Authorizing the expenditure of public funds for specific purposes
• Establishing salaries and other compensation
• Fiscal affairs
• Fixing tax rates and levies
• Setting priorities for the allocation of public funds

Mission Statement

Tippecanoe County Government will provide responsive, high-quality services that enhance and maintain self-sufficiency, personal safety, economic opportunity, mutual respect and quality of life for present and future generations.