County Commissioners Candidate Forum: David Henry and Trent Deckard - WFHB

County Commissioners Candidate Forum: David Henry and Trent Deckard With an open seat on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, WFHB News Correspondent Audrey Ouillette speaks with both candidates, David Henry and Trent Deckard. These candidates currently serve together on the Monroe County Council. They are running for the District 1 seat on the county board of commissioners. Incumbent Lee Jones is not running for re-election. https://wfhb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/David-Henry.mp3 Henry has a background in emergency management, public health and federal policy advising. His platform is marked by a push for transparency in county government and delivering results for county residents. Deckard has a background in state government and the IU Kelley School of Business. His platform uses the phrase “community of care” and focuses on fostering collaboration and bridging divides. https://wfhb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trent-Deckard.mp3 Both candidates are Democrats. The primary election will take place on May 5th. These interviews were initially recorded in February 2026.