Atwood resident James Moyer is seeking the Kosciusko County Council District 2 seat.
The seat is currently held by Harold Jones.
The primary is May 4 and filing ends Friday at noon. The general election is Nov. 2.
During an interview Friday afternoon, Moyer said he filed for the seat Jan. 22.
"I know the county is facing some shortfalls in funding due to the new property tax laws and economic recession, and I believe this will continue for the next few years," Moyer said.
He said he would like to assist the council with its budget using his experience as a part-time trustee and assessor for Harrison Township.
Moyer said he believes the county needs to reprioritize some of its funding and he would like to be a part of that decision-making process.
Moyer, 49, a Republican, has been a part of county government by serving part time for the past 14 years as the Harrison Township trustee and assessor.
His responsibilities in the position have been to oversee fire department funding and provide township assistance.
He also is currently employed full time as a heavy equipment operator for Good Excavating and Hauling, Atwood. He has held this job for 15 years.
Moyer has served as an Atwood Volunteer Fire Department member for 30 years.
He currently serves on the board of directors for the Atwood Volunteer Fire Department, Mentone Fire Control Board, Mentone Ambulance Service and Multi-Township Ambulance Service.
His wife is Tracy.
The other county council seats on the ballot include Districts 1, 3 and 4. District 1 currently is held by Charlene Knispel. Knispel announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election.Brad Tandy currently represents District 3, and John Kinsey represents District 4.
County positions on the primary ballot include prosecuting attorney, county auditor, county recorder, county sheriff, county assessor and southern district county commissioner.
