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Hamilton County, OH November 2, 2004 Election
Treasurer; County of Hamilton Voter Information

4 Year Term. Salary: $64,704

To collect taxes in the counties and its subdivisions, including certain state taxes; to distribute tax monies to the state of governmental subdivision for which they were collected; to serve as a member of the County Budget Commission and the Board of Revision.

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Robert A. Goering Click here for more information about this candidate 226,656 votes 58.52%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Hamilton County Treasurer
  • Hamilton County (Ohio) Treasurer-February, 1991- Present
  • EDUCATION: Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, KY Degree: J.D.-May, 1986
Priorities:
  • Security of fiduciary funds
  • Service to Hamilton County Taxpayers
  • Maintain tight control on budget.
Bob M. Drake Click here for more information about this candidate 160,657 votes 41.48%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Professor, Mathematics Education
  • Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Indiana University
  • M.S. Mathematics Education, Indiana University
  • B.S. Education, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis
Priorities:
  • Bob Drake Tax Break - Lowers property taxes at zero cost to county.
  • Tax Lien Sales - To recover over $25 million in delinquent taxes.
  • Full Time Treasurer - County needs someone to work full time.
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