A lifelong public servant and planning professional, Carl brought decades of experience in planning, development, and local government to the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners.
Today, as President of the Board of Commissioners, he is focused on the basic responsibilities residents should expect county government to do well: maintain infrastructure, support public safety, spend taxpayer dollars responsibly, plan thoughtfully for growth, and provide transparent, accountable leadership. Carl believes good local government isn't about political theater. It's about listening, asking hard questions, working with people who may not always agree, and producing results.
During his time as Commissioner, St. Joseph County has made major investments in roads and infrastructure, strengthened emergency preparedness, attracted significant new economic investment and jobs, and helped deliver millions of dollars in property-tax savings to local seniors. But Carl also believes leadership means looking ahead.
As St. Joseph County grows, he is focused on making sure new development strengthens our tax base without shifting costs onto residents, infrastructure keeps pace with growth, and taxpayers can see clearly what they're getting in return for public investment.
Carl and his wife Susan have two adult sons, an amazing daughter-in-law, and one grandson. Carl and Susan are proud to call South Bend home.
For Carl, serving as County Commissioner isn't abstract. The decisions county government makes affect the roads his neighbors drive, the services local families depend on, the taxes homeowners pay, and the community his grandson's generation will inherit. That's why he remains committed to experienced, transparent, responsible leadership for St. Joseph County.
Carl Baxmeyer represents St. Joseph County Commissioner District 1, serving communities across the northern and western portions of the county.
District 1 includes: German, Harris, Greene, Olive and Warren Townships, along with portions of Clay and Portage Townships.
Whether you live in one of our neighborhoods, rural communities, or growing areas of the county, Carl is committed to making sure your voice is heard and your county government delivers.
Source: St. Joseph County, Indiana
Keeping St. Joseph County moving forward takes more than one candidate. It takes neighbors who are willing to get involved.
Whether you have an afternoon to knock doors, can put a sign in your yard, want to host Carl in your neighborhood, or simply want to stay connected, we'd be glad to have you on the team.
