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County Commissioner, Hamilton County · District 1
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Christine AltmanOfficial photo — Hamilton County

Christine Altman

Candidate for County Commissioner, Hamilton County, District 1

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Hamilton County commissioner (District 1); attorney

Christine Altman has been a Hamilton County commissioner since 2003, representing District 1 (Carmel and Clay Township), after six years on the county council. An attorney in private practice for more than 45 years, now of counsel with Altman Poindexter & Wyatt, she was a founder of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy.

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Photo: Official photo — Hamilton County

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports interim and permanent shelter for domestic violence victims

    She said the county also has a contract to buy land for a permanent shelter.

    Meet the candidates for Hamilton County Commissioner District 1

    Candidate questionnaire · Current Publishing · Sep 28, 2026 · youarecurrent.com

    “We have a contract pending to provide immediate and interim shelter services for Hamilton County victims of domestic violence.”
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Housing

  • Supports a county community land trust for workforce housing

    She said a planned county housing project for employees, first responders and teachers on 57 acres was put on hold after Adams Township and Sheridan consolidated.

    Meet the candidates for Hamilton County Commissioner District 1

    Candidate questionnaire · Current Publishing · Sep 28, 2026 · youarecurrent.com

    “We are continuing to develop the land trust for future opportunities.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports investing in roads, trails and parks ahead of growth

    She cited the merger of three 911 dispatch centers, the 146th Street corridor and the new Public Safety Training Center.

    Meet the candidates for Hamilton County Commissioner District 1

    Candidate questionnaire · Current Publishing · Sep 28, 2026 · youarecurrent.com

    “we have stayed ahead of infrastructure needs that come with growth – investing in roads, trails, parks, public safety and the judiciary”
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Health & human services

  • Supports expanding affordable child care for families and county staff

    Meet the candidates for Hamilton County Commissioner District 1

    Candidate questionnaire · Current Publishing · Sep 28, 2026 · youarecurrent.com

    “We are developing plans to increase childcare openings available to both county families and our staff at a reasonable cost and of high quality.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Christine Altman on them.

  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (4)

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