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1
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How many counties are in Indiana?

A

92.

2
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What are county commisioners?

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County commissioners are elected officials who oversee county activities and work to ensure that citizen concerns are met, federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and county operations run smoothly.

3
Q

How many county commisioners are there per county?

A

3.

4
Q

Where does a county earn its money from?

A

Taxes, and from federal/state.

5
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What does the county spend their money on?

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A large variety of things, road work, general assistance, etc.