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Hamilton County, OH November 7, 2000 Election
Commissioner; County of Hamilton; 4 Year Term Starting 1/3/01 Voter Information

4 Year Term. Salary $65,947

To exercise financial control of County expenditures; to authorize public works; to purchase land and buildings; to let contracts; to plan and administer welfare. The Board of County Commissioners also appoints other officials to operate various departments within the county.

Results as of Dec 5 7:09pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (1025/1025)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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John S. Dowlin 187,213 votes 56.39%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Hamilton County Commissioner
  • Vice-President, Hamilton County Board of Commissioners
  • Board of Trustees, National Association of Counties (NACo)
  • Chairman of Courts and Corrections Subcommittee of Justice and Public Safety Committee for NACo
  • Member of Ohio Criminal Sentencing Committee
  • Charter member of Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
  • Previous Mayor of City of Sharonville for over 28 years
Priorities:
  • Making a difference in peoples' lives by promoting effective alternatives to incarceration such as drug courts and mental health courts.
  • Quality of life regional planning issues that include sustainable development and alternative transportation methods.
  • Manage county government less like a bureaucracy and more like a business; reduce taxes and eliminate waste.
Joseph R. Wolterman 144,808 votes 43.61%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Dabbelt Insurance Agency selling and consulting
  • Education: LaSalle High School, Xavier and University of Cincinnati completing studies in mortuary sciene
  • Has many experiences in the business world
  • Joe is active in his community as a member of the Western Economic Council, Eboard member Northwest Exchange Club Colerain Township Business Assoc
  • Hamilton County Township Association
  • Hamilton County Democratic Party, co-executive Colerain Township Democrat Club, member
  • Precint H. Colerain Township, precinct executive Colerain Township, trustee
Priorities:
  • Restore Public Trust
  • Return to Basic Infrastructure
  • Plan for Future
Basic candidate data supplied by the County elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily. 		  Candidates Answer Questions

The League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Transportation, Planning, and Tax Levy Review.

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