Ohio LWV Voters Guide 2020

ELECTION 2020 VOTERS GUIDE November 2020 17 Greene County Commissioner Vote for 1 Term Beginning 1/2/21 Responsibilities of the County Commission are 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. QUESTION #1: If elected,what initiative will be your top priority for the next four years? QUESTION #2 : What can the county commissioners do to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis? COLIN JAMES MORROW (D) BIO: Combat Veteran/COL in USAR. Defense Contractor. Deputy Mayor. Husband. Father. Son. My family and I have lived and in the Miami Valley for 20+ years. We call Fairborn home, are Wright State graduates, and belong to a local Episcopalian Church. ANSWER #1: Our current jail facilities are not meeting the needs of our community. Rather than focus on a jail as a response without follow up action,we need to emphasis less bed space, more rehabilitation services and re-look at the social justice reforms as theyrelate tominorities. Wemust re-lookat social justice reforms for implicit bias, especially in terms of incarcerations of minorities and bail reform which is something Rick Perales does not support. ANSWER #2: I have seen the devastating impact COVID-19 had on our community, especially our businesses who have suffered losses in employees, revenue, and closures. Together with our commissioners, it’s our business owners who will lead the way forward in our recovery, and I will bring my current experience in the public, private and government sector to work with them, identifying funding, helping innovate and adapt business strategies to the current COVID environment and in the future. RICK PERALES (R) BIO: Previous offices / appointments: Beavercreek City Council,Beavercreek Mayor, Greene County Commissioner,Ohio State Representative,73 District,western side of Greene County ANSWER #1: Jobs – With my unique insight, experience and contacts, I will continue working in tandemwithWPAFB to best benefit themilitary and region. Recently, WPAFB won the F-35 sustainment mission, bringing over a thousand high-paying jobs in the next few years. Similarly, we are currently advocating for the Space Force HQ. Even if we don’t get the Headquarters, a good showing could result in additional jobs. We need to continue important partnerships to ensure good DoD opportunities land in Dayton. ANSWER #2: Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic,Greene County was operating under a budget surplus. Commissioners need to continue working to support all jurisdictions with federal funds (including COVID 19-related funds) flowing through the county. I would further look into providing the most flexibility for jurisdictions to use these funds, and advocate to state officials to provide assistance in a variety of ways (state funds, regulations/restriction, etc.). Make no doubt about it,we are looking at some lean years ahead. Greene County Commissioner Vote for 1 Term Beginning 1/3/21 *Indicates incumbent Responsibilities of the County Commission are 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. TOM KOOGLER * (R) This is not a contested race. No other candidate was certified for this race. Greene County Clerk of Courts Vote for 1 Responsibilities: To issue, receive, and maintain legal documents, enter judgments, and collect court costs, fines, fees, and restitution for appellate and common pleas courts,and also to issue and transfer automobile and water craft certificates of title. * indicates incumbent AJ WILLIAMS * (R) This is not a contested race. No other candidates filed to run for the position. Greene County Coroner Vote for 1 Responsibilities:To determine the cause of death of persons dying in a violent or suspicious manner and to issue death certificates. * indicates incumbent QUESTION #1: What do you see as the most important responsibility of the Coroner? QUESTION #2: What makes you the best qualified candidate for this position? STEVE BUJENOVIC (D) BIO: Dr. Steve Bujenovic has been a practicing physician for over 30 years with a background in family medicine, emergency medicine and nuclear medicine. He is married to his wonderful wife of 30 years and they have raised two terrific children. ANSWER #1: The coroner’s duty is to determine the cause of death. ANSWER #2: I believe reverence for the deceased and compassion towards those affected are vital. I would like to introduced non-invasive or a virtual autopsymethodology to the position and I have the background to implement it. KEVIN SHARRETT* (R) No response Greene County Engineer Vote for 1 Responsibilities: To oversee the construction, maintenance, and repair of all bridges in the county, and of county roads and other public improvements except buildings in the county. *Indicates incumbent STEPHANIE ANN GOFF* (R) This is not a contested race. No other candidate was certified for this race. Greene County Prosecutor Vote for 1 Responsibilities: To investigate and prosecute crimes committed within the county,to defend the county in court,and to give legal advice to county agencies and townships. *Indicates incumbent DAVID HAYES (R) This is not a contested race. No other candidate was certified for this race. Greene County Recorder Vote for 1 Responsibilities: To record deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, and other written instruments. *Indicates incumbent ERIC SEARS* (R) This is not a contested race. No other candidate was certified for this race. Greene County Sheriff Vote for 1 Responsibilities:To provide services to the courts,to oversee the county jail,and to act as chief law enforcement officer for the county. *Indicates incumbent GENE FISCHER* (R) This is not a contested race. No other candidate was certified for this race. HHHHHHHHHH Greene County COUNTY RACES