Clark County Council

Clark County Council Announces Vacancy on Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clark County Council announces a vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) following the resignation of Bob Ellison, who served as the Council’s appointed representative.  

In the spirit of full transparency and open government, the Clark County Council is opening the application process to the public to ensure all interested and qualified individuals have the opportunity to apply and be considered for appointment.  

“The Board of Zoning Appeals plays an important role in shaping responsible growth and development in Clark County,” said Clark County Council President Chris Fox. “I want to encourage anyone who is interested and eligible to please apply. It’s important to the council that everyone in Clark County who qualifies has the opportunity to be considered for this appointment.”  

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviews zoning requests, variances, and appeals, helping guide land use decisions throughout the county. Applicants should have an interest in public service and a willingness to fairly evaluate zoning matters.  

Eligibility Requirement: To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a property owner in an unincorporated area of Clark County.  

Application Process: Interested applicants are asked to submit:  

• A current resume
• A brief letter of interest outlining their qualifications and desire to serve  

All application materials must be submitted no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.  

Submission Details:

Applications should be sent via email to: Lindsey Wilmoth - lwilmoth@clarkcounty.in.gov  

Following the application deadline, submissions will be reviewed and the County Council will proceed with the appointment process.  

For additional information, please contact the Clark County Council President Chris Fox at  cfox@clarkcounty.in.gov.

Indiana Code 36-2-3 provides that the County Council is the fiscal body for county government. The official name is "The Clark County Council".

County Council Meetings are held at 6:00 P.M. in the Meeting Chambers, Room 103 of the Clark County Government Center.  Please contact Lindsey Wilmoth in the Auditor's Office 812-285-6219 if you wish to be placed on the Agenda. 

The council members serve four (4) year terms beginning January 1 after the election. One (1) member of the fiscal body shall be elected by the voters of each of the four (4) districts and must reside in that district. Three (3) At-large members of the fiscal body shall be elected by the voters of the whole county and must reside in the county.

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 a county council which typically are:

• Approving and fixing annual operating budgets of all county government offices and agencies. (IC 36-2-5-11)
• Establishing salaries, wages, per diems and other compensation for all county officials and employees. (IC 36-2-5-11)
• 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. (IC36-2-6-18)
• 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 (IC 36-1-11-3) or other real property (36-2-2-20). 

County Council Meetings (NEW LOCATION)

Please be aware of the new County Council meeting location.

Normally scheduled county council meetings are held on the second Monday of every month. The County Council meetings are held at the Clark County Government Center, 300 Corporate Drive, Meeting Chambers, Room 103, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. The meetings begin at 6:00pm.

Council District Maps

Meet your Clark County Council

Teah Williams-Hampton
1st District - Jeffersonville Twp. Precincts 1-15, 20, 24, 26, 30, and 31
Term Expires: - 12/31/2026
twilliams-hampton@clarkcounty.in.gov

 

Ron Grooms
2nd District - Jeffersonville Twp. Precincts 16-18, 25, 27, 32-42
Term Expires 12/31/2026
rgrooms@clarkcounty.in.gov
502-594-5154

Brian Lenfert
3rd District - Carr, Monroe, Silver Creek, Union, and Wood Twps. 
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Blenfert@clarkcounty.in.gov
502-379-0928

Steve Doherty
4th District - Bethlehem, Charlestown, Oregon, Owen, Utica, and Washington Twps.
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
steve@flooringconceptssellersburg.com
502.263.3968

Chris Fox
Clark County At-Large
Term Expires: 12/31/2028
cfox@clarkcounty.in.gov
502-489-7806

Richard Snelling Jr.
Clark County At-Large
Term Expires: 12/31/2028
rsnelling@clarkcounty.in.gov

Ronald Blevins
Clark County At-Large
Term Expires: 12/31/2028
rblevins@clarkcounty.in.gov
812-914-2887

Maxwell McCrite, Council Attorney
mmccrite@lnwlegal.com
P 812-949-1000
F 812-949-3773

County Council Meeting Minutes

Clark County Indiana Commissioners

Commissioners' Meetings

All Commissioners' meetings will be held at the Clark County Government Center, 300 Corporate Drive, Meeting Chambers, Room 103, Jeffersonville, IN 47130.

See the Event Calendar for the next scheduled Commissioner Meetings.

Commissioners serve a four (4) year term beginning January 1 after the election. All registered voters in the county vote for Commissioners. Anyone running for Commissioner must reside in the district in which they are running.

The Commissioners have jurisdiction over many executive and administrative matters including:

• Auditing and authorizing claims against the county. (IC 36-2-6-2)
• Receiving bids and authorizing contracts.
• Controlling, maintaining, and supervising county property including courthouses, jails, and public offices. (IC 36-2-2-24)
• Supervising construction and maintenance of roads and bridges.
• Exercising appointive powers including both the selection of members to fill positions on boards, commissions, and committees, and appointment of certain department heads.
• Planning and implementing strategies for solid waste handling as members of solid waste district boards.

The Commissioners may adopt ordinances concerning the following areas:

• To provide traffic control (IC 817-1-40)
• To regulate and control matters related to public health, water, air and land (IC13-1-1-4)
• To establish minimum housing standards (IC 36-7-8-4)
• To grant vacation pay, sick leave, paid holidays and other similar benefits to county employees (IC 5-10-6-11)
• To administer elections in conjunction with the county election board
• To incorporate new towns and alter township boundary lines, on petition.

The Commissioners only exercise their regulatory powers in the unincorporated areas of the county. 

Meet Your Clark County Indiana Commissioners

David Decker, PE
District 1 
Term Expires: 12/31/2028
ddecker@clarkcounty.in.gov
P 812.503.4448

Jack Coffman - Vice President
District 2
Term Expires: 12/31/2028
jcoffman@clarkcounty.in.gov
P 502.438.6992

Bryan Glover - President
District 3
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
bglover@clarkcounty.in.gov
P 502.523.7013

R. Scott Lewis
Clark County Attorney
slewis@clarkcounty.in.gov
P 812.285.6275

Administrative Contact

Sabrina Corbin
Commissioners’ & Legal Administration
scorbin@clarkcounty.in.gov
Phone 812.285.6275
Fax 812.285.6366