Ross County: Board of Commissioners

James is married to his wife, with whom he has 6 children. 

James is retired. He previously worked as a police officer for the Chillicothe Police Department and as a part-time school safety officer. He served in the US Army Military Police Corps for 6 years. 

James Lowe currently serves as a Ross County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his 1st term. He previously served as a member of the Adena Local School Board of Education for 4 full terms. 

As of August 7, 2024, James E. Lowe did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Chillicothe Gazette, Republican challenger James Lowe defeats Steve Neal in Ross County Commissioner race

Wants to improve infrastructure, especially with natural gas, as "he plans to work with gas companies to bring bigger gas lines to the county."

- Wants to improve infrastructure, especially with natural gas, as "he plans to work with gas companies to bring bigger gas lines to the county."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Said during his 2020 campaign that he wanted to bring a "fresh perspective and new ideas to the committee....[and] he hopes to move Ross County in a new direction...".

Wanted to improve communication in the commissioner's office and relationships between the commissioners and township trustees, village mayors, and county residents.

- Said during his 2020 campaign that he wanted to bring a "fresh perspective and new ideas to the committee....[and] he hopes to move Ross County in a new direction...".
- Wanted to improve communication in the commissioner's office and relationships between the commissioners and township trustees, village mayors, and county residents.

Public Services

Wants to establish emergency medical services (EMS) countywide and wants to work with local townships to provide a single EMS service.

- Wants to establish emergency medical services (EMS) countywide and wants to work with local townships to provide a single EMS service.

Healthcare

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James E. Lowe

James is originally from Ross County. He lives with his wife in Ross County with his wife and has six adult children.

James previously served as a Chillicothe police officer, school safety officer, and is a six year veteran of the US Army Military Police Corp.

James Lowe currently serves as a County Commission Member for Ross County, Ohio. He was first elected in 2020 and is in his first term. Previously, James was a member of the Adena Local School Board of Education for eighteen years.

- 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. 