Facebook

Charlie is from Athens and lives in Albany. He graduated from Athens High School.

Who you're voting for: Charlie Adkins runs re-election as Athens County Commissioner

Charlie worked at Ohio University and was president of the local affiliate of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. He was also a member of the Richland Volunteer Fire Department. 

Charlie R. Adkins is an Athens County commissioner. He was elected in 2012. 

As of June 7, 2025, Charlie R. Adkins did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Healthcare

Charlie R. Adkins

As of August 22, 2024, Jon Rose did not have a website or any information online.

Athens Messenger: Who you're voting for: Jon Rose runs independent for Athens County Commissioner

Jon is a former paramedic in the Athens County EMS system. 

Jon Rose's campaign for county commission member in Athens County in Ohio is his first run for public office. 

Wants to attract new businesses and higher-paying jobs to the area, including jobs that offer training.

Wants to encourage and support entrepreneurs and local small businesses.

Wants to focus on improving wages for all EMS workers.

- Wants to attract new businesses and higher-paying jobs to the area, including jobs that offer training.
- Wants to encourage and support entrepreneurs and local small businesses.
- Wants to focus on improving wages for all EMS workers.

As of June 7, 2025, Jon Rose did not have a website or any information online.

Supports the creation of more recreational activities.

- Supports the creation of more recreational activities.

Jon Rose

- 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. 