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Monroe County Commissioner District 3

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners have a wide range of executive and administrative authority. Among the most important powers are those related to: Auditing and authorizing claims against the county. Receiving bids and authorizing contracts. Controlling, maintaining, and supervising County property including the Courthouse; the Justice Building, which houses the Courts, the elected officials associated with those courts, and the jail; the Health Services Building; the Highway Garage Facility, the Karst Farm Park, the Flatwoods Park; and the Jackson Creek Park. Supervising construction and maintenance of County roads and bridges.

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    Joe Van Deventer
    (Rep)

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    Paul White Sr.
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

1. City and town residents are also residents of the county. How would you work encourage communication and a good working relationship among city, town, and county elected officials? (750 characters/~125 words)

2. Beyond public statements at meetings, letters, and email messages to you, how would you plan to hear from all the citizens of Monroe County? (750 characters/~125 words)

3. What do you view as the biggest financial challenge for Monroe County this year and next? (750 characters/~125 words)

4. What approaches would you favor to address the problems of homelessness in Monroe County? (750 characters/~125 words)

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