Ashland County, Ohio, Michael E. Welch

Michael is married to his wife, Cheryl, with whom they have 2 children and 1 grandchild. 

Michael works as a dairy and grain farmer at UDEAN Farms of Polk. He is the president of the County Employees Benefits Consortium of Ohio. 

Michael E. Welch currently serves as an Ashland County Commissioner. He was named to this position in 2002 and is serving his 5th full term. He previously served as a Jackson Township trustee for 1 full term. 

As of June 7, 2025, Michael E. Welch did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael E. Welch

- 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. 