Bill Pursel
Candidate for Knox County Commissioner, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Occupation
- Knox County commissioner; independent benefit specialist
A Knox County commissioner since 2023 and a licensed insurance agent who works as an independent benefit specialist. He studied at Asbury College, Ohio Wesleyan University and Methesco.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges fiscal responsibility if property taxes are abolished
ReportCiotola, Pursel face off in Knox County GOP primary for commissioner seat (Knox Pages, Apr. 23, 2026)Candidate questionnaire · Knox Pages · knoxpages.com
“It will take my full attention to see that we stay fiscally responsible.”
Led a frugal county budget with capital improvements
ReportCiotola, Pursel face off in Knox County GOP primary for commissioner seat (Knox Pages, Apr. 23, 2026)Candidate questionnaire · Knox Pages · knoxpages.com
“We have maintained a frugal budget while making necessary capital improvements.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports continued maintenance of county facilities
ReportCiotola, Pursel face off in Knox County GOP primary for commissioner seat (Knox Pages, Apr. 23, 2026)Candidate questionnaire · Knox Pages · knoxpages.com
“Continue maintenance of facilities.”
Government & transparency
Proposes township and state collaboration on lost revenue
ReportCiotola, Pursel face off in Knox County GOP primary for commissioner seat (Knox Pages, Apr. 23, 2026)Candidate questionnaire · Knox Pages · knoxpages.com
“We will have a collaboration with townships, other counties and state entities to weather this potential storm.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bill Pursel on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Knox County, Ohio
Election filing · Knox County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Knox County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Elected Officials — Knox County
Government record · Knox County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ciotola, Pursel face off in Knox County GOP primary for commissioner seat (Knox Pages, Apr. 23, 2026)
Candidate questionnaire · Knox Pages · knoxpages.com
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