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    JEFF BENTON
    (Rep)

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    GARY MERRELL
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What do you think are the two most important challenges facing Delaware County and what actions will you take to address them?

How would you address growth in Delaware County?

How do you approach budget decisions, and what strategies would you use to ensure responsible financial management for the county?

What is the main improvement you wish to achieve for Delaware County during your term?

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Campaign Mailing Address 3481 ROYAL DORNOCH CIR
DELAWARE, OH 43015
Education B.B.A. in Marketing with minor in Finance and Accounting from the University of Oklahoma
City Residence Delaware
Family Wife Cathy, three children, and four grandchildren
Work Experience Newspaper Advertising Management then Delaware County Commissioner
Affiliations Delaware Rotary, CCAO Board, CORSA Board, COYC Board, Regional Planning, DKMM Board, 911 Board, previous Board of Strand and United Way
Endorsements Delaware County Republican Party
1. Job creation/economic growth--I will work with townships, cities, and villages to create a positive environment for growth. 2. Infrastructure/roads, sewer, etc.---I will work with ODOT and our county engineer as well as townships and cities to address needs.
Please see previous answers.
I always try to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer dollars, spending those dollars as if they were my own money.
We need to continue to update our facilities like we have done with the courthouse and the new Byxbe Campus.