Dyer Town Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Joe
Douglas
Joe Douglas is running for Dyer Town Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kyle Rizzo.
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The race · Town Council Ward 4
- 01Joe DouglasYou’re reading
- 02Kyle Rizzo
Background
- About
- Joe Douglas is an electrical engineer and U.S. Army Reserve veteran in Dyer's 4th Ward. He has lived in the 4th Ward for nine years.
- Party
- On the official ballot: Democratic. Lake County 2026 primary election resultsCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Campaign website
- candidate.douglasmmc.com/joe-douglas.html
On the record: Joe Douglas
4 sourced012026 primary1 sourced position
Ran in the May 5, 2026 primary for Dyer Town Council Ward 4 and won unopposed (100.00%).
Own statementLake County 2026 primary election results · May 5, 2026Link
02Data centers and large developments1 sourced position
Democratic slate 'People Over Politics' site
Says any data center or major development near neighborhoods should get full public review and enforceable protections before approval.
any data center or major development proposed near our neighborhoods gets full public review and enforceable protections”
Own statementPeople Over Politics Democratic slate siteLink
03Meeting transparency1 sourced position
Democratic slate 'People Over Politics' site
Says he will push to post agendas and meeting materials in advance and to livestream and archive every meeting.
post agendas and full meeting materials several days in advance, livestream and archive every meeting”
Own statementPeople Over Politics Democratic slate siteLink
04Roads and drainage1 sourced position
Democratic slate 'People Over Politics' site
Says he will work to keep roads maintained and fix drainage and flooding.
keep our roads maintained, fix drainage and flooding before it damages homes”
Own statementPeople Over Politics Democratic slate siteLink
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