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Scottie attended Northwest High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Otterbein University and a master of business administration degree from Western Governors University. He is married to his wife, Emily, with whom he has 2 children. Scottie is a member of Dry Run Church of Christ in West Portsmouth. 

Scottie is the director of operations at Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services. He previously worked as the chief experience officer at Alternative Living Solutions Ohio and director of customer experience at the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. 

Scottie Powell currently serves as a Scioto County Commissioner. He was appointed to the position in 2021 and elected in 2022. He is serving his 1st full term. 

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Supports farmers by addressing utility right of way issues that may disrupt farming fields and production.

Supports farmers and opposes utility right-of-way issues. 

Plans to maintain strong county finances and prevent future fiscal emergencies.

Wants to prevent any potential financial emergencies.

- Supports farmers and opposes utility right-of-way issues. 
- Supports limited government spending.
- Wants to prevent any potential financial emergencies.
- Supports the local agriculture industry.

Economy

Supports creating high-paying jobs by expanding infrastructure, supporting small businesses, and employing local labor to develop business parks, water, sewer, roads, and broadband in Scioto County.

Wants to create well-paying jobs by expanding infrastructure, supporting small businesses, and employing local labor workers to develop business parks, water, sewer, roads, and high-speed internet countywide. 

Supports expanding infrastructure and community development to promote investment and job growth.

Granted new transportation vehicles to the Veterans Service Commission to help veterans get to medical appointments.

- Wants to create well-paying jobs by expanding infrastructure, supporting small businesses, and employing local labor workers to develop business parks, water, sewer, roads, and high-speed internet countywide. 
- Supports expanding infrastructure and community development to promote investment and job growth.
- Granted new transportation vehicles to the Veterans Service Commission to help veterans get to medical appointments.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports equipping police cruisers with body cameras and stop sticks.

Supported equipping police cruisers with body cameras and stop sticks.

Supports adding victims advocates to assist crime victims, such as child and elder abuse victims.

Added a special victims unit and a victim advocates unit to assist crime victims, such as child and elder abuse victims.

Supports updating technology to assist with 911 and mapping across departments and funding dedicated IT staff to support departments' IT needs.

Added technology to assist with 911 and mapping across departments and funded IT staff to support department needs. 

Supports implementing a county-wide Code Red system to alert citizens of emergency situations.

Implemented a county-wide Code Red system to alert citizens of emergencies.

Supports child protection efforts and directed $2,000,000 to Child Protection Services and added a second attorney in the Prosecutors Office that only focuses on Children Services cases.

- Supports law enforcement.
- Supported equipping police cruisers with body cameras and stop sticks.
- Added a special victims unit and a victim advocates unit to assist crime victims, such as child and elder abuse victims.
- Added technology to assist with 911 and mapping across departments and funded IT staff to support department needs. 
- Implemented a county-wide Code Red system to alert citizens of emergencies.
- Supports child protection efforts and directed $2,000,000 to Child Protection Services and added a second attorney in the Prosecutors Office that only focuses on Children Services cases.

Public Safety

Plans to evaluate county-wide zoning to restrict the placement of recovery housing in communities lacking neighbor support.

Evaluated county-wide zoning to restrict placing recovery housing in communities with little neighbor support.

- Evaluated county-wide zoning to restrict placing recovery housing in communities with little neighbor support.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports acquiring the park at the Greenup Dam to develop an all-inclusive park for children of all abilities.

Acquired the park at the Greenup Dam to make it more inclusive for children of all abilities.

Plans to acquire land along the Scioto River to boost recreation and tourism.

Opposes closing the Veterans Affairs (VA) facility in Chillicothe and changing services in New Boston.

Opposed closing the Veterans Affairs (VA) facility in Chillicothe and changing services in New Boston.

- Supports military veterans.
- Acquired the park at the Greenup Dam to make it more inclusive for children of all abilities.
- Plans to acquire land along the Scioto River to boost recreation and tourism.
- Opposed closing the Veterans Affairs (VA) facility in Chillicothe and changing services in New Boston.

Public Services

Wants to address the consequences of the ongoing opioid crisis.

Opposes the OneOhio plan to settle with the Big 3 Opioid Distributors, believing their offer of $100,000 a year for 18 years is insufficient to address the opioid crisis.

Opposed the OneOhio plan to settle with the Big 3 Opioid Distributors, believing their offer of $100,000 a year for 18 years is insufficient to address the opioid crisis.

- Wants to address opioid addiction. 
- Opposed the OneOhio plan to settle with the Big 3 Opioid Distributors, believing their offer of $100,000 a year for 18 years is insufficient to address the opioid crisis.

Healthcare

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As a city council member, proposed a satellite call center in Portsmouth, OH.

Believes in the need to balance community development with economic development.

Believes in addressing healthcare staffing needs, as demonstrated by launching a healthcare staffing agency during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide nurses and nursing assistants to healthcare providers.

Secured ownership of the Tank at the Minford Airport to shift insurance burden away from the veterans association.

Plans to address the opioid crisis and its impact on the community.

As Admissions and Marketing Director for BridgePort Healthcare Center, proposed and secured approval for the multimillion dollar rehab center Advanced 360.

As CEO of Concord, improved healthcare quality to remove it from the State’s list.

Has experience in healthcare management, serving as Chief Experience Officer for an Ohio-based healthcare provider.

Supports using his Nursing Home Administrator license to provide leadership in local nursing homes.

Opposed theOneOhio plan to settle with the Big 3 Opioid Distributors, believing their offer of $100,000 a year for 18 years is insufficient to address the opioid crisis.

Believes in establishing meaningful guidelines and regulations to ensure quality care for individuals in recovery.

Plans to collaborate with State Representatives to create regulations that restrict the openings of new treatment centers based on community needs.

Supports providing facilities to the Hughes Recovery Center and TCC so they can offer treatment, counseling, and workforce development programs for people in recovery.

Provided new transportation vehicles to the Veterans Service Commission to assist in getting veterans to their medical appointments.

As County Commissioner, Scottie provided new vehicles to the Veterans Service Commission to assist in getting veterans to their medical appointments.

- Wants to address opioid addiction. 
- Opposed theOneOhio plan to settle with the Big 3 Opioid Distributors, believing their offer of $100,000 a year for 18 years is insufficient to address the opioid crisis.

Scottie Powell is a Scioto County native who graduated from Northwest High School. Scottie received a bachelor's degree in communications from Otterbein University and a master of business administration degree from Western Governors University. He is married to Emily Hill, and they have two children. Scottie is active in his church, Dry Run Church of Christ, in West Portsmouth, Ohio.

Scottie Powell is the Director of Operations at Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services. He previously worked as the Chief Experience Officer at Alternative Living Solutions Ohio and Director of Customer Experience at the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. He held roles such as Service Office Manager and Administrator at various healthcare facilities.

Scottie Powell currently serves as a County Commission Member for Scioto County. He was first appointed to the position in early 2021 and was elected to serve a second term in 2022.

Supports local 4-H members by participating in livestock auctions at the Scioto County Fair.

Believes the county has the "strongest carry over in County history," indicating a robust economic foundation.

As a financial professional, I refinanced long-term debt, saving over one million dollars.

Believes in evaluating decisions based on potential community return on investment and generational impact.

Supports projects that create good-paying jobs and boost local economies, citing a project that added 11 state jobs and over $500,000 in annual payroll and benefits.

As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he oversaw process improvements at BWC that saved millions of dollars.

Supports Ohio's agricultural economy and is a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau.

Supports providing ongoing financial support to the OSU Extension Center, saying "$250,000. These funds help with the 4-H and Ag activities in the county."

Supports providing ongoing financial support to the OSU Extension Center to help with 4-H and Ag activities in the county.

Supports farmers by addressing utility right-of-way issues that may disrupt farming fields.

Supports policies that aim to improve the bond rating, which can lower borrowing costs and increase investment in the community.

Supports policies that aim to improve the bond rating.

As County Commissioner, leveraged millions in grants to increase purchasing power while protecting the general fund balance.

Believes in supporting local businesses and economic development to create jobs and prevent relocations.

- Supports Ohio's agricultural economy and is a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau.
- Supports providing ongoing financial support to the OSU Extension Center to help with 4-H and Ag activities in the county.
- Supports farmers by addressing utility right-of-way issues that may disrupt farming fields.
- Supports policies that aim to improve the bond rating.
- As County Commissioner, leveraged millions in grants to increase purchasing power while protecting the general fund balance.
- Plans to maintain strong county finances and prevent future fiscal emergencies.
- Believes in supporting local businesses and economic development to create jobs and prevent relocations.

- Supports creating high-paying jobs by expanding infrastructure, supporting small businesses, and employing local labor to develop business parks, water, sewer, roads, and broadband in Scioto County.
- Supports expanding infrastructure and community development to promote investment and job growth.

Provided a van to James Irwin Post #622 in Minford, Ohio to assist in their services and the conducting of veteran funerals.

Supports enhancing public safety by collaborating with local law enforcement and prosecuting offices.

As a City Council member, approved new laptops and technology for Deputy cars to ensure access to real-time information.

Supports providing high-quality equipment and technology for sheriff deputies.

Supports implementing a county-wide Code Red system to alert citizens of emergencies.

Plans to enhance workplace safety training, improve risk management, and boost IT awareness to reduce workers' compensation claims and liability.

Supports increased funding for law enforcement, children services, and social service initiatives.

Supports increased funding for law enforcement, children's services, and social service initiatives.

- Supports equipping police cruisers with body cameras and stop sticks.
- Supports adding victims advocates to assist crime victims, such as child and elder abuse victims.
- Supports updating technology to assist with 911 and mapping across departments and funding dedicated IT staff to support departments' IT needs.
- Supports implementing a county-wide Code Red system to alert citizens of emergencies.
- Opposes closing the Veterans Affairs (VA) facility in Chillicothe and changing services in New Boston.
- Plans to enhance workplace safety training, improve risk management, and boost IT awareness to reduce workers' compensation claims and liability.
- Supports increased funding for law enforcement, children's services, and social service initiatives.

- Plans to evaluate county-wide zoning to restrict the placement of recovery housing in communities lacking neighbor support.

Supports public services such as providing hot meals to those in need.

Provided funds for the Scioto County Fair Board to replace roofs on the 4-H horse Barns.

Supports providing meals for children during services.

Supports public service grants, saying "Grant awarded to Growing Lucasville Opportunities (GLO) for the build out of the new park and entertainment venue in Valley Township."

Supports the Boneyfiddle Project's Final Fridays and the Music and Motion Festival.

Enjoys hiking, fishing, and exploring the community.

Plans to evaluate county services to ensure they are responsive and efficient.

As Service Office Manager at BWC, Scottie oversaw claims and safety activities for 19 counties, increasing efficiency and improving service quality.

Supports local businesses and community initiatives, as evidenced by sponsoring the Farmers Market.

Added a second attorney in the Prosecutors Office to focus only on Children Services cases.

County Commissioner Scottie added a second attorney in the prosecutor's office to focus only on children's services cases.

Allocated up to $2,000,000 to Child Protection Services to ensure continued services and housing, and plans to restructure CPS under Job and Family Services.

As County Commissioner he allocated up to $2,000,000 to Child Protection Services to ensure continued services and housing, and plans to restructure CPS under Job and Family Services.

Supports expanding public services, such as community centers, by securing grants.

Supports awarding grants to local organizations, such as the Portsmouth Little Theatre, to enhance community services and facilities.

Plans to continue purchasing new vehicles to maintain "safe reliable transportation" for the office.

As a member of the City Council, finalized the grant process to move forward with the War Memorial on US23.

- County Commissioner Scottie added a second attorney in the prosecutor's office to focus only on children's services cases.
- As County Commissioner he allocated up to $2,000,000 to Child Protection Services to ensure continued services and housing, and plans to restructure CPS under Job and Family Services.
- Supports acquiring the park at the Greenup Dam to develop an all-inclusive park for children of all abilities.
- Supports expanding public services, such as community centers, by securing grants.
- Plans to acquire land along the Scioto River to boost recreation and tourism.
- Supports awarding grants to local organizations, such as the Portsmouth Little Theatre, to enhance community services and facilities.
- Plans to continue purchasing new vehicles to maintain "safe reliable transportation" for the office.
- As a member of the City Council, finalized the grant process to move forward with the War Memorial on US23.

- Wants to address the consequences of the ongoing opioid crisis.
- Opposes the OneOhio plan to settle with the Big 3 Opioid Distributors, believing their offer of $100,000 a year for 18 years is insufficient to address the opioid crisis.
- Believes in establishing meaningful guidelines and regulations to ensure quality care for individuals in recovery.
- Plans to collaborate with State Representatives to create regulations that restrict the openings of new treatment centers based on community needs.
- Supports providing facilities to the Hughes Recovery Center and TCC so they can offer treatment, counseling, and workforce development programs for people in recovery.
- As County Commissioner, Scottie provided new vehicles to the Veterans Service Commission to assist in getting veterans to their medical appointments.

Scottie Powell is a Scioto County native who graduated from Northwest High School and Otterbein University. He is married to Emily Hill, and they have two children, Sawyer and Scarlett. Scottie is active in his church, Dry Run Church of Christ, in West Portsmouth, Ohio.

Scottie Powell is currently the Chief Experience Officer for an Ohio-based healthcare provider. He previously worked as the Director for Customer Experience at the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and held roles such as Service Office Manager and Administrator at various healthcare facilities.

As of August 16, 2024, Scottie Powell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 