About the Owen County Council
The Owen County Council is the fiscal body of county government. It consists of seven elected officials—three at-large and four by district—who oversee budgeting, taxation, and appropriations. Meetings are open to the public, and the Council prioritizes transparency and community access.
📆 Council Calendar & Events
🗂️ Council Agendas
Below are the Council’s published agendas and minutes by year. Documents are accessible PDF files and open in a new tab. Need help? Contact the Auditor’s Office at 812-829-5000 or auditor@owencounty.in.gov.
2026
2025
2024
2023
- December 28 – Special Meeting
- December 11
- October 10
- September 11
- August 28 – Special Meeting
- August 14
- July 10
- June 12
- May 8
- April 10
- March 13
- February 13
- January 9
🗂️ Council Minutes
2026
2025
- December 8
- November 10
- October 14
- September 18
- August 11
- July 21
- June 9
- May 19 – Budget Meeting Agenda
- April 14
- March 10
- February 10
2024
- December 9
- October 15 – Public Hearing
- October 15
- September 9
- August 28 (Regular/Budget Hearings)
- August 12
- July 8
- June 24
- June 10
- May 13
- April 9
- March 26
- February 12
- January 8
2023
- December 28 – Special Meeting
- December 11
- October 10
- September 11
- August 28 – Special Meeting
- August 14
- July 10
- June 12
- May 8
- April 10
- March 13
- February 13
- January 9
Owen County Council Members
Polly Chesser
At-Large (President)
📞 812-821-2914
Anton Neff
District 2 (Vice President)
📞 812-829-4254
Dan Browning
At-Large
📞 812-828-1006
Joe Frye
At-Large
📞 812-821-1239
Nick Robertson
District 1
📞 812-829-6708
Verl Keith
District 4
📞 812-821-1211
| Member | Position | Phone | Representing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polly Chesser | At-Large (President) | 812-821-2914 | County-wide |
| Dan Browning | At-Large | 812-828-1006 | County-wide |
| Joe Frye | At-Large | 812-821-1239 | County-wide |
| Nick Robertson | District 1 | 812-829-6708 | Harrison, Montgomery, Taylor, Wayne |
| Anton Karl Neff | District 2 (VP) | 812-829-4254 | Washington Township |
| Steve Carrell | District 3 | 317-507-9468 | Jackson, Jennings, Lafayette, Morgan |
| Verl Keith | District 4 | 812-821-1211 | Clay, Franklin, Jefferson, Marion |
🗓️ Meeting Information
Meetings are held on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse.
Questions?
If you have concerns related to budgets, taxes, or funding, or if you’re unsure where to go, reach out. I’m here to assist and connect you with the right people in Owen County Government.
Thank you for your engagement and support.