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Gordon is married with children and grandchildren.

Gordon served in the U.S. military for 39 years, retiring as a Major General commanding the 38th Infantry Division in 2020. He also has 30 years of experience as a law enforcement officer. 

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Gordon Ellis currently serves as the Brown County sheriff.

As of June 8, 2025, Gordon Ellis did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 