David Gifford
Candidate for Adams County Auditor
Background
- Occupation
- Adams County auditor
Adams County auditor since first being elected in 2002, after working in the auditor's office in positions including chief deputy.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports keeping county books on a cash basis
ReportCandidate Profile: David Gifford, Adams County AuditorInterview · People's Defender · Sep 11, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“he and the commissioners decided years ago to use the cash basis while still meeting the requirements.”
Government & transparency
Supports the required yearly state audit
ReportCandidate Profile: David Gifford, Adams County AuditorInterview · People's Defender · Sep 11, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“Gifford welcomes the yearly state audit, which is required by law, and strongly supports being held accountable.”
All sources (2)
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Adams County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Adams County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate Profile: David Gifford, Adams County Auditor
Interview · People's Defender · Sep 11, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
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