County Commissioners

Regular Meetings

  • 5:00pm
  • Twice a month
  • Commissioners office at:
    300 E Main Street
    Room 103
    Madison, Indiana 47250

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  1. Fri Mar. 5

    Commissioner's Meeting-Regular Session *** MOVED TO FRIDAY 3/5 @ 9AM

  2. Thu Mar. 18

    Commissioner's Meeting-Regular Session & Public Hearing for OCRA Grant

  3. Thu Apr. 1

    Commissioner's Meeting-Regular Session
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Public Notice:

Jefferson County Commissioners are seeking $250,000 in OCRA grant funds for the intention/purpose of establishing a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program for Jefferson County businesses with at least 51% or more employees that qualify as low-to-moderate income person(s) within the county limits.  This request is an economic development proposal that requires no displacement.  

Second Public Hearing:

Jefferson County Commissioners are seeking $250,000 in OCRA grant funds for the intention/purpose of establishing a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program for Jefferson County businesses with at least 51% or more employees that qualify as low-to-moderate income person(s) within the county limits.  This request is an economic development proposal that requires no displacement.  The in-person public hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2021, in the Commissioners' Room at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 5 pm.  Call Erica at 812-274-3839 for more information and questions.

Overview

The three-member Jefferson County Board of Commissioners serves as both the executive and legislative branches of County government. While they are required to reside within their specific geographic districts, the County Commissioners are elected at-large by Jefferson County voters.

What We Do

  • Receive bids for projects and services
  • Authorize all claims on County budgets
  • Decision-making authority over planning and zoning within the County
  • Issue bonds or approve lease-purchase agreements for the County
  • Establish ordinances
  • Control,maintain and supervise County property
  • Oversee the operations of the County Highway Garage in regards to construction and maintenance of roads and bridges
  • Develop economic development programs to attract and retain jobs in theCounty
  • Grant vacation pay, sick leave, paid holidays and other similar benefits to County employees
  • Receive bids and authorize contracts
  • Exercise appointing powers including both the selection of members to fill positions on 
    • Boards
    • Commissions and committees
    • Appoint certain department heads

Members

  • Robert Little
    Middle District - Madison Township
  • David Bramer, President
    Lower District - Smyrna, Graham, Republican, Hanover and Saluda Townships
  • Ron Lee
    Upper District - Shelby, Milton, Monroe and Lancaster Townships

Click Here to view a map of the Commissioner Districts by Township