This website provides organized, easy-to-read information about Jackson Township government in DeKalb County, Indiana. It uses publicly available data and Indiana Code references to help residents understand who does what, how officials are compensated, and how township elections work.
This site is resident-led, non-partisan, and not an official publication of Jackson Township or any candidate.
Want to know what the Township Trustee and Advisory Board are legally responsible for under Indiana law? We have created a simple page that explains each role in plain language.
The goal is not to argue for or against particular individuals, but to give residents clear, objective information that is often hard to find in one place.
If you are a Jackson Township resident who wants to understand how to run for trustee or for the advisory board, you can read the step-by-step guide here:
No published record is currently available on the township website. This does not mean the trustee failed to designate someone; the law requires notification to the Board Chair and the County Sheriff, not public posting.
Indiana law requires a designated individual to perform the trustee’s duties. Without public documentation, residents cannot verify who that person is. A simple public posting would remove uncertainty.
The township may still have designated someone as required by law, but that person’s role and responsibilities are not publicly documented.
No. The trustee must formally designate a person. The Board Chair only receives notice, not automatic authority.
Jackson Township has had a small, largely unchanged leadership group for more than a decade. Transparency helps residents understand how representation and oversight have evolved.
No. These questions focus on compliance, continuity, and public access to information. Transparency benefits residents regardless of who holds office.