Amanda Leas
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Amanda Leas serves as the elected Blackford County Treasurer. In this role, she manages the county's financial accounts, oversees the investment of county funds, and chairs the Blackford County Board of Finance. She is a regular attendee at Blackford County Commissioners and County Council meetings, including budget workshops and appeals hearings.
As chair of the Board of Finance, Leas reported that Blackford County collected $667,794 in interest from Citizens State Bank in 2025. She also manages the county's outstanding warrants, reporting seven unpaid warrants over a two-year period at the February 2026 Board of Finance meeting. Her responsibilities include recommending depositories for county funds and ensuring compliance with state financial requirements.
Quick facts
- Office Blackford County Treasurer (elected)
- Other Roles Chair, Blackford County Board of Finance
- Jurisdiction Blackford County, Indiana
- Key Responsibilities County funds management, investment oversight, warrant tracking, Board of Finance
- Office Location Blackford County Courthouse, Hartford City, IN
Biography
Amanda Leas is the elected Blackford County Treasurer, serving from the county courthouse in Hartford City, Indiana. As treasurer, she is responsible for receiving and disbursing county funds, managing investments, tracking outstanding warrants, and chairing the Board of Finance. She regularly attends county government meetings including Commissioners sessions, County Council budget workshops, and budget appeals hearings.
Leas has been active in county government since at least January 2024, participating in budget workshops and appeals processes. In her capacity as Board of Finance chair, she oversees the county's banking relationships, reports on interest earnings from county deposits, and ensures proper handling of unpaid warrants.