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Tom Stone chosen council president; Dave Haas named vice president

Elkhart County Council · January 16, 2026
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Summary

At the Jan. 15 meeting the Elkhart County Council nominated and approved Tom Stone as council president for 2026 and Dave Haas as vice president; nominations were approved by voice vote.

The Elkhart County Council opened nominations for 2026 leadership at its Jan. 15 meeting and approved Tom Stone as president and Dave Haas as vice president by voice votes.

A council member nominated Tom Stone and the nomination received a second; members voted 'aye' and the motion passed. The council then nominated Dave Haas for vice president; that motion also passed by voice vote. Both officers will serve in their leadership roles for the 2026 council year.

Members thanked outgoing interim leaders for covering duties during illness and expressed appreciation for the continuity heading into the new year.