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Ray holds a bachelor's degree in criminology from Columbus State University and a criminal justice and police science degree from Georgia State University. 

Ray works as a Regional Director at Metro One LPSG for Ohio and Pennsylvania. He previously worked as a District Manager at G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., a Sales Manager with U.S. Security Associates in New Orleans, and a Deputy Marshall with the Muscogee County Marshall's office. 

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Ray Cox's campaign for Columbiana County Commissioner is his first run for public office. 

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Believes local economic development is crucial to creating jobs, addressing inflation, and maintaining competitiveness.

Believes the importance of local economic development "is more obvious now than ever..."

Believes with "ongoing inflation increasing nationwide," the county government must focus on economic growth to create jobs, keep up with increasing costs, and maintain a competitive advantage over other municipalities.

- Believes the importance of local economic development "is more obvious now than ever..."
- Believes with "ongoing inflation increasing nationwide," the county government must focus on economic growth to create jobs, keep up with increasing costs, and maintain a competitive advantage over other municipalities.

Economy

As of June 8, 2025, Ray Cox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes placing substations throughout the county will enhance public safety.

Advocates for placing police substations throughout the county. 

- Advocates for placing police substations throughout the county. 

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Housing & Urban Development

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Ginter, Williams vie for Jan. 2 GOP nomination for county commissioner

Tim lives in Columbiana County with his wife, children and grandchildren. He is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Nazarene Bible College. He is a member of the National Rifle Association. 

Tim has worked as a pastor at the Center in Salem, as well as a machinist.

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Tim Ginter previously served as a state representative. He was elected in 2015 and left office in 2023, serving for a total of 4 terms. He was the speaker pro tempore for 1 term from 2021 to 2023. 

Advocates for a reduction in property taxes.

- Advocates for a reduction in property taxes.

As of June 8, 2025, Tim Ginter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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. 

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