LimaOhio, Beth Seibert selected as interim Allen County Commissioner

Beth is from Amanda Township, Ohio, and attended Spencerville High School. She is married to her husband Bill, with whom he has 4 daughters and 4 grandchildren. She lives in Lima. She attends Trinity United Methodist Church in Spencerville.

Beth previously worked as the stormwater and watershed coordinator for the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District.

Beth Seibert is an Allen County Commissioner. She was appointed to this position in 2020 and elected later that year. She is serving her 1st full term. She is a former chairperson of the Agri-Business Committee. 

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Promises to make efforts to improve the economy and create jobs.

Plans to work with businesses to address employment and development barriers.

Said she is "working with businesses large and small to identify and impact employment and development barriers."

- Promises to make efforts to improve the economy and create jobs.
- Said she is "working with businesses large and small to identify and impact employment and development barriers."

Economy

Supports initiatives to improve water quality.

Believes water quality has improved since forming the Ottawa River Coalition. 

- Believes water quality has improved since forming the Ottawa River Coalition. 

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports law enforcement and providing necessary services to ensure county safety.

Promises to support law enforcement and provide services for county safety. 

- Promises to support law enforcement and provide services for county safety. 
- Opposes gun control. 

Public Safety

As of August 7, 2024, Beth Seibert’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Promises to collaborate with Allen County officials to provide efficient government services within current budget constraints.

Plans to deliver efficient and effective government services within the current budget. 

- Plans to deliver efficient and effective government services within the current budget. 

Public Services

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Beth Seibert

As Stormwater and Watershed Coordinator, managed 60% of the agency’s budget.

Serves as a member of the Allen County Local Emergency Planning Committee since 2011.

Served on the Local Emergency Planning Committee from 2011 to 2016.

Supports public safety through community involvement, as evidenced by membership in the League of Women Voters of the Lima Area.

Supports policies that aim to improve housing and urban development in Allen County.

Supports the Board of Supervisors' allowing him to develop new programs that have succeeded in serving Allen County.

Believes participation in 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) fosters leadership skills and community service.

Believes in community involvement and leadership, having held various leadership roles in local organizations.

Has served as chair of the Administrative Council at Trinity United Methodist Church in Spencerville since 2013.

Received the Athena International Leadership Award from the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce in 2019.

Serves on the Board of Directors of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce.

Believes in improving Allen County through community service, and has volunteered at the Spencerville Community Samaritans Food Pantry.

Served as a board member of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce from 2013 to present.

Served as a member of the Lima Rotary Club and Foundation Board and as chair of the Program Committee since 2017.

Served as board chair of the Spencerville Community Samaritans Food Pantry from 2014 to present.

Believes in the "power of partnership" and community collaboration.

Supports initiatives aimed at enhancing community development and future opportunities.

Believes volunteerism improves Allen County quality of life and has served non-profit organizations, including the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce as a board member and Agri-Business Committee chair.

Believes volunteerism improves Allen County quality of life and has served non-profit organizations.

Beth grew up in Amanda Township and lives in Lima. She graduated from Spencerville High School. Beth is married to her husband Bill, and together they have 4 daughters and 4 grandsons. She was a board member of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce and chaired its Agri-Business Committee. She attends Trinity United Methodist Church in Spencerville.

Beth previously worked as the Stormwater and Watershed Coordinator for the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District prior to her appointment.

Beth Seibert is an Allen County commission member. She was appointed in 2020, elected to a full term later that year, and has served 1 full term.

Supports the local economy by participating in events such as the Allen County Agricultural Society and the Allen County Fair.

Supports the Allen Soil & Water Conservation District Board and Staff.

Serves as chairperson of the Agri-Business Committee of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce.

Served as co-chairperson of the Allen County Food Policy Committee since 2014.

Served as a member of the Environmental Science Advisory Council at Ohio Northern University from 2019 to 2021.

Served as a member of the advisory council for the agribusiness program at the University of Northwestern Ohio from 2018 to present.

Endorsed by the Allen County Farm Bureau and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Believes his agricultural background and early experiences contributed to a successful career with the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District, enhancing the agency and Allen County.

Supports economic development through successful leadership in urban stormwater and Ottawa River watershed programs, resulting in improved water quality and compliance with EPA standards since 1993.

Believes in strong leadership and budget administration to ensure economic stability and growth.

Supports local leadership in conservation and environmental protection, holding a professional certification in Municipal Stormwater Management and serving 27 years as Allen County’s representative to Ohio EPA.

Supports policies that benefit local farmers and ranchers.

- Plans to work with businesses to address employment and development barriers.
- As Stormwater and Watershed Coordinator, managed 60% of the agency’s budget.

- Supports initiatives to improve water quality.

Opposes gun control and is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).

- Supports law enforcement and providing necessary services to ensure county safety.
- Opposes gun control and is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).

- Supports policies that aim to improve housing and urban development in Allen County.

- Believes volunteerism improves Allen County quality of life and has served non-profit organizations.
- Promises to collaborate with Allen County officials to provide efficient government services within current budget constraints.

Beth Seibert grew up on a family farm in Amanda Township and graduated from Spencerville High School. She is very active in her church, Trinity United Methodist Church in Spencerville. Beth lives in Lima with her husband Bill Miron, and they have four daughters and four grandsons.

Beth Seibert serves as an Allen County Commissioner. She previously worked as the Stormwater and Watershed Coordinator for the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District from 2005-2020. She is also a board member of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce and chairs its Agri-Business Committee.

Beth Seibert is currently serving as an Allen County Commissioner. She was appointed by the Allen County Commissioners to the Local Emergency Planning Committee in 2011 and has been a member of the League of Women Voters of the Lima Area since 2015, serving as President in 2019.

- County commissioners are in charge of county renewal projects and maintaining the streets, roads, and public utilities. These projects try to improve the quality of life in the county, like increasing access to food or award grants to bring jobs. 
- County commissioners control budgeting and appropriations in the county. This means that county commissioners control what organizations and individuals receive the money from the county budget. 
- County commissioners have authority over government taxing and purchasing, and they hold the titles to all of the county property. 
- County commissioners in Ohio are typically elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Depending on your county, you may vote for the seat in your County Commission District, or all of them at-large. 

Member of the governing body for the county, has authority over taxing, budgeting, county property, and public services like utilities. 