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Butler County Engineer

Surveyor and civil engineer responsible for the county's bridges, roads, and drainage

Full office description

  • The county engineer must be licensed and registered as both a professional engineer and a surveyor.
  • They are responsible for planning, building, and maintaining county roads and bridges.
  • The county engineer also provides services to townships.
  • As a surveyor, they maintain the county auditor’s tax maps using documentation such as deeds and property surveys.
  • The county engineer is elected every four years in a partisan election, with a salary ranging from $81,420 to $142,200 based on county population and additional private practice work.

How this impacts you

  • Public SafetyThe county engineer ensures the safety of bridges on county roads and repairs potholes.

  • Public HealthIf a drainage issue is affecting you and others, you can request the county engineer to address it.

Election results

WINNER

Gregory Wilkens

100%

130,090 votes

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