Harrison County Council Member District 2
This seat represents District 2, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Democratic
James Coogle is an executive chef for a national food service company and grew up in a rural farming community. He says his priorities are making county spending easier for voters to track and opposing fast-tracked data center projects.
Republican · Incumbent
Joe Kellum has represented District 2 on the Harrison County Council since 2023, co-owns Kellum Imprints, and chairs the county Public Defender Board. He says his priorities are better communication between county government and residents and practical, shared solutions.