Winfield Town Council At Large · Nov 3, 2026
Jon
Derwinski
Jon Derwinski, the incumbent, is running for Winfield Town Council At Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Town Council At Large
- 01Zack BeaverIncumbent
- 02Margaret Bridwell
- 03Jon DerwinskiYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Jon Derwinski is an Indiana-licensed land surveyor who manages an engineering team of over 46 people. He has served as president of Winfield's Storm Water Board, Plan Commission and Redevelopment Commission and represents the town on NIRPC.
- On the ballot as
- Republican Party
- Party
- In the May 5, 2026 Republican primary for two at-large nominations, Zack Beaver received 38.90%, Jon Derwinski 33.98% and Jayson Villars 27.12%. Lake County 2026 primary election results (summary) · May 5, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Campaign website
- www.derwinski.com
Jon Derwinski won one of three at-large Town Council seats in the November 2023 municipal election. Lake County 2023 municipal election results (summary) · Nov 7, 2023
In the May 5, 2026 Republican primary for two at-large nominations, Zack Beaver received 38.90%, Jon Derwinski 33.98% and Jayson Villars 27.12%. Lake County 2026 primary election results (summary) · May 5, 2026
On the record: Jon Derwinski
12 sourced01Fiscal responsibility1 sourced position
Promises a firm commitment to fiscal responsibility in managing taxpayer dollars.
I will approach every decision with care, focus on workable solutions, and maintain a firm commitment to fiscal responsibility so that taxpayer dollars are managed with purpose and accountability.”
Own statementRe-Elect Jon Derwinski campaign siteLink
02Town character and growth1 sourced position
Promises to preserve Winfield's independence as neighboring communities grow.
As neighboring communities grow, I will remain committed to preserving Winfield’s independence and ensuring that our future reflects the priorities of our residents.”
Own statementRe-Elect Jon Derwinski campaign siteLink
03Sapper Park purchase1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-02, approving redevelopment district bonds of up to $4.25 million to buy the Sapper Park property (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteWinfield Town Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04New subdivisions2 sourced positions
Voted no on rezoning Lennar's Heron Landing subdivision (146 home sites) from agricultural to planned residential; the motion failed with one yes vote (July 2026).
Council voteWinfield Town Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 393, rezoning the Copperstone development from agricultural to planned residential (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteWinfield Town Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Fire and EMS1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 389, creating police clerk, sergeant-detective and Fire and EMS Coordinator positions (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteWinfield Town Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06E-bikes and golf carts2 sourced positions
Voted yes to approve Ordinance 394, the e-bike regulations, on first reading (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteWinfield Town Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 394-A, amending the e-bike rules to clarify golf cart use (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteWinfield Town Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Town contracts1 sourced position
Voted no on keeping the on-call engineering services contract with DLZ (passed 4-1, January 2026).
Council voteWinfield Town Council minutes, Jan. 27, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Rental registration1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 385, creating a home rental registration and permitting program (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteWinfield Town Council minutes, Jan. 27, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09Past elections2 sourced positions
Ran for Winfield Town Council At Large in 2023 as a Republican candidate (won).
Own statementLake County 2023 municipal election results (summary) · Nov 7, 2023Link
Received 297 votes (33.98%) in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary for Winfield Town Council At Large, second of three candidates.
Own statementLake County 2026 primary election results (summary) · May 5, 2026Link
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