Bill Whitten
Candidate for Miami County Commissioner, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Occupation
- Retired iron worker
- Lives in
- Miami County
A retired union iron worker (Iron Workers Local 290) with more than 40 years in the construction industry, including work as a project manager, superintendent and general foreman. He serves on the Miami County Democratic Central Committee representing Concord Township and has not held public office.
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes the county's cost figures for a new jail
He said he believes the planned jail includes waste and that he would review the county's numbers if elected.
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“I think there’s $30 to $40 million of waste in there. … I don’t agree with the numbers they’re (Miami County officials) coming up with.”
Economy & jobs
Opposes data centers as currently proposed
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“as proposed, I’m against them”
Supports job creation and opportunities for small businesses
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“promote job creation and economic opportunities for residents and small businesses”
Environment & parks
Supports preserving agriculture and the county's rural character
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“supporting agriculture and preserving the county’s rural character”
Government & transparency
Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparency in county government
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“emphasizing fiscal responsibility and transparency in county government”
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“One thing I pride myself on is being honest (and) transparent.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bill Whitten on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Miami County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Miami County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Whitten running for Miami County Commissioner
News coverage · Miami Valley Today · miamivalleytoday.com
- Miami County commission race on November ballot: Election 2026
News coverage · Dayton Daily News · daytondailynews.com
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