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John H. Ambrose Sr. is a retired railroad engineer. He previously worked at Norfolk Southern, serving as an engineer, road foreman of engines, and trainmaster.

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John currently serves as the county commissioner for Monroe County District 3. He was first elected in 2014 and served two terms.

As of March 11, 2026, John Hutchings Ambrose Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes in consulting with residents on property options.

- Believes in consulting with residents on property options.

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Monroe County votes to censure Commissioner John Ambrose for alleged racist comments

In February 2026, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to formally censure John after an outside investigation by the Atlanta law firm Jarrad & Davis found credible evidence that he made racially offensive comments to county employees.

- In February 2026, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to formally censure John after an outside investigation by the Atlanta law firm Jarrad & Davis found credible evidence that he made racially offensive comments to county employees.

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John Hutchings Ambrose Sr.

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