Perry County Ohio, Perry County Commissioner

Benjamin is married to his wife, Katrina. He is a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic church. 

Benjamin is a former director of Perry County's Soil & Water District. He served in the US Marine Corps. 

Benjamin Carpenter currently serves as a Perry County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2016 and is serving his 3rd term. 

Supports "responsibly" using county funds and land.

Wants to ensure  integrity and transparency is upheld in county affairs.

- Supports "responsibly" using county funds and land.
- Wants to ensure  integrity and transparency is upheld in county affairs.

Economy

As of August 7, 2024, Benjamin Carpenter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Said it is his job to "take care of the County and remain neutral in politics where I have no voting authority."

- Said it is his job to "take care of the County and remain neutral in politics where I have no voting authority."
- Supports treating all citizens equally.

Public Services

Healthcare

Benjamin Carpenter

- 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. 