Dayton Daily News, Montgomery County commission: Two candidates running in Republican primary

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Said, "As county commissioner, she will be a watchdog for our tax dollars and make sure that tax dollars are used in the most effective way possible."

As a city council member, approved "strong, financially sound budgets."

- Promises effective use of tax dollars.
- As a city council member, approved "strong, financially sound budgets."

Economy

Supports addressing water infrastructure.

- Supports addressing water infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports providing training, equipment, and increasing the number of deputies.

- Supports providing training, equipment, and increasing the number of deputies.

Public Safety

As of August 23, 2024, Kate Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Healthcare

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Said, "To develop a strong economic base, we must create an environment that encourages business investment and produces the workforce to support it."

Supports efficiency in governmental operations.

- Said, "To develop a strong economic base, we must create an environment that encourages business investment and produces the workforce to support it."
- Supports efficiency in governmental operations.

Advocates for developing green practices and investing in infrastructure that supports safe water and solid waste systems.

- Advocates for developing green practices and investing in infrastructure that supports safe water and solid waste systems.

- Prioritizes addressing opioid addiction.

Dayton Daily News, Democratic county commission candidates make their case ahead of primary election

Plans to address homelessness in the county.

Supports "working with developers to create affordable housing communities."

- Plans to address homelessness in the county.
- Supports "working with developers to create affordable housing communities."

Supports investment in the youth to promote prosperity.

Said, "To create a community in which all citizens can succeed, we must provide services to our citizens who face obstacles to leading a safe, healthy, and productive life."

Prioritizes access to affordable, healthy food choices.

- Supports investment in the youth to promote prosperity.
- Said, "To create a community in which all citizens can succeed, we must provide services to our citizens who face obstacles to leading a safe, healthy, and productive life."
- Prioritizes access to affordable, healthy food choices.

As of August 23, 2024, Judy Dodge’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. 