Stark County, Ohio, Meet the Commissioners

Canton Rep, Meet the candidates in two races for Stark County commissioners

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Richard is originally from Stark County and went to Fairless High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in general studies from Ohio University. Regula and his wife, Sherry, have 2 sons and live in Bethlehem Township.

Richard Regula currently serves as a member of the Stark County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected in 2012 and is serving his 5th term. He has also served as a Navarre council member and a Bethlehem Township trustee.

As of August 23, 2024, Richard S. Regula did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Plans to continue working on extending Route 30.

Plans to continue working on extending Route 30 as an "opportunity corridor."

- Plans to continue working on extending Route 30 as an "opportunity corridor."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Supports addressing the affordable housing shortage by working on county sewer projects and other utilities.

Supports addressing the affordable housing shortage by working on county sewer projects and other utilities, allowing housing development to proceed in Lake Township and other places.

- Supports addressing the affordable housing shortage by working on county sewer projects and other utilities, allowing housing development to proceed in Lake Township and other places.

Housing & Urban Development

As a commissioner, improved county facilities, including the IT center, board of elections, coroner's office, and record center, and is overseeing major jail renovations.

As a commissioner, improved county facilities, including the IT center, board of elections, coroner's office, and record center, and is working on major jail renovations.

Supports maintaining a low cost of living.

Praises the current education and park systems and the low cost of living. Values county employees.

- As a commissioner, improved county facilities, including the IT center, board of elections, coroner's office, and record center, and is working on major jail renovations.
- Praises the current education and park systems and the low cost of living. Values county employees.

Public Services

Healthcare

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Richard S. Regula

Richard is originally from Stark County. He earned his bachelor's degree in general studies from Ohio University. Regula and his wife, Sherry, have 2 sons and live in Bethlehem Township.

Richard Regula currently serves as a member of the Stark County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected in 2012 and is serving his 5th term.

Richard lives in Bethlehem Township with his wife, Sherry, and together they have 2 sons. He earned a bachelor's degree in general studies from Ohio University.

Richard is a county commissioner member in Stark County. He has served 5 non-consecutive terms.

- 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. 