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Greene County Board of Supervisors · At large, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)

John M. "Jay" Hunter

Candidate for Greene County Board of Supervisors, At large, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)

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Background

Occupation
Investigative journalist
Campaign website
hunterforgreene.com

An investigative journalist who founded the nonprofit Hunter Index and moved to Greene County in 2021. In 2025 the Circuit Court appointed him to Greene County's Board of Zoning Appeals and Board of Equalization.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports facility and equipment upgrades for first responders.

    He says sheriff's office facility upgrades have been deferred for years.

    Jay Hunter for Greene

    Campaign website · Jay Hunter for Greene · hunterforgreene.com

    “Our fire companies and EMS crews answer every call with aging equipment and tight budgets.”
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Education

  • Supports fully funding Greene County Public Schools.

    He notes this year's county budget gave the schools $2.4 million less than they requested.

    Jay Hunter for Greene

    Campaign website · Jay Hunter for Greene · hunterforgreene.com

    “Fund our schools fully. … Our teachers, staff, and students deserve better than a funding gap filled by drawing down reserves.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports completing the White Run Reservoir project.

    Jay Hunter for Greene

    Campaign website · Jay Hunter for Greene · hunterforgreene.com

    “completing the White Run Reservoir Water Impoundment Project”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports following the Comprehensive Plan to guide growth.

    Jay Hunter for Greene

    Campaign website · Jay Hunter for Greene · hunterforgreene.com

    “Greene County's growth should be planned, not just permitted … protecting our rural character, investing in critical infrastructure, and making sure every resident has access to safe, reliable drinking water”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John M. "Jay" Hunter on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

All sources (4)

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