Benjamin Murray
Democratic · IN · Tippecanoe County Council Member, District 1
County council member in a second term and a 20-year Lafayette School Corporation educator with a DePauw University degree. Emphasizes collaborative leadership and responsible stewardship of every dollar.
Where Benjamin Murray stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Spending Reduction (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records), Public Infrastructure (2 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Since January 2019, Ben Murray has served on Tippecanoe County Council, District 1, according to a 2026 candidate profile that records his past elected positions.
January 1, 2019Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: basedinlafayette.com · researched August 16, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
On May 12, 2026, Councilmember Ben Murray presented a proposed 0.1 percentage-point increase in Tippecanoe County's Local Income Tax to fund correctional facilities, explained the projected $6.3 million in 2027 revenue and taxpayer impact, and participated in the public hearing on the proposal.
May 12, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: tippecanoe.in.gov · researched August 20, 2026
Since January 2019, Ben Murray has served on Tippecanoe County Council, District 1, according to a 2026 candidate profile that records his past elected positions.
January 1, 2019Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: basedinlafayette.com · researched August 16, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
On December 8, 2022, Ben Murray moved MPO Resolution T-22-14 and support for statewide 2023 safety, pavement, bridge, emissions, and reliability targets; the minutes record unanimous approval.
December 8, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: tippecanoe.in.gov · researched August 20, 2026
Since January 2019, Ben Murray has served on Tippecanoe County Council, District 1, according to a 2026 candidate profile that records his past elected positions.
January 1, 2019Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: basedinlafayette.com · researched August 16, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
On August 28, 2023, Ben Murray moved preliminary approval of Tippecanoe County's compensation, appropriations, tax-rate, Solid Waste District, and Little Wea Conservancy ordinances. Minutes record him voting yes on each; all passed first reading.
August 28, 2023
Source: tippecanoe.in.gov · researched August 20, 2026
Since January 2019, Ben Murray has served on Tippecanoe County Council, District 1, according to a 2026 candidate profile that records his past elected positions.
January 1, 2019
Source: basedinlafayette.com · researched August 16, 2026
Race Benjamin Murray is in:
- County Council, District 1 · November 3, 2026 · Tippecanoe County, Indiana · incumbent
Profile last researched August 16, 2026.