David Thompson, Vigo County Councilman, District 1

04/08/2026

10/08/2023

Had the privilege and honor to help elect Greg Goode for this position!

Greg Goode was selected to fill Jon Ford's district 38 seat in the Indiana State Senate Saturday morning.

05/10/2023

Taxpayer dollars were used to pay Baker Tilley to do a compensation plan for county employees. That study has not yet been completed, however four members of the council voted to increase pay for some employees. I have three problems with this. First, how do you vote on something without knowing the outcome of the study? Secondly, why did we waste taxpayer money on the plan and not heed their advice? Finally, last month a different department asked for pay increases and was told the compensation plan wasn’t completed yet so their request couldn’t be granted.
If I was a department head I would get on the agenda for next month with your requests. Either magically the study will be completed, or you will put these four members in an awkward position.
Ultimately, the increases given may be within the limits of the study, but without knowing the results I’m shocked by their lack of responsibility with your money.

02/16/2023

Here are some interesting numbers. Let me know what you think.

The budget is somewhat hard to explain without a lengthy explanation. However, these are the numbers that the council members see when they decide how to vote. The total difference is if everything in the budget is spent, which rarely happens. Nonetheless, this is where we stand today.

The 2023 budget was $3,907,616 over revenue in the general fund at the start of the meeting. The pay increase from 2.5% to 4% approved in November was $655,188 and approved by council last night. There was approval of $1,647,086 in additional appropriations that passed 4-3 by council. That amount is high, however the amount that every member saw before their vote. The projected difference is $6,209,890 over revenue.
Obviously, this is only part of the story, but it makes me nervous.

Thoughts?

02/07/2023

If you are a concerned taxpayer who has fiscal conservative values you may want to pay attention the next few months.
Let me know your thoughts.
February’s agenda.

10/31/2022

Radio commercial #2. Please re-elect me to Vigo County Council District 1. Your tax rate depends on it!!

10/30/2022

Hello! This is David Thompson and I'm running for re-election to the Vigo County Council. There will be a meet and greet for candidates today Sunday October 30th. I will be there as well as Charles Johnson, Andrew McNeil and Mark Clinkenbeard. The host address is 4391 Carriage Lane (Gadberry residence in Alexander Farms) from 3:30-4:30. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Hope to meet you there!

Thank you,
David Thompson
Vigo County Council District 1

10/29/2022

My latest radio commercial - CLICK BLACK SCREEN FOR AUDIO

“This is David Thompson and I am running for re-election to the Vigo County Council District 1. I want to continue to make Vigo County a viable community to live and work in and remain an important fiscal conservative voice on County Council. Re-elect me, David Thompson, Vigo County Council District 1. I would appreciate your vote on November 8th and remind you voting is now open.”

10/24/2022

10/06/2022

https://suzannecrouch.wistia.com/medias/d410plnbj3

Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch endorses David Thompson for County Council