Joseph R. DeMare
Candidate for Wood County Commissioner, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Lives in
- Bowling Green
Co-chair of the Wood County Green Party, which endorsed him; he is on the ballot as an independent.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes the Meta data center's 15-year tax abatement.
ReportJoseph DeMare to announce candidacy for Wood County CommissionerNews coverage · BG Independent News · May 21, 2026 · bgindependentmedia.org
“It should not have received 15 years of tax abatement.”
Economy & jobs
Pledges not to approve any data centers in Wood County.
ReportJoseph DeMare to announce candidacy for Wood County CommissionerNews coverage · BG Independent News · May 21, 2026 · bgindependentmedia.org
“I vow not to sign any NDAs, not to approve any data centers”
Government & transparency
Pledges not to sign nondisclosure agreements as commissioner.
ReportJoseph DeMare to announce candidacy for Wood County CommissionerNews coverage · BG Independent News · May 21, 2026 · bgindependentmedia.org
“I vow not to sign any NDAs”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joseph R. DeMare on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate List for November 3, 2026 General Election (certified as of 08/26/2026)
Election filing · Wood County Board of Elections · boe.woodcountyohio.gov
- Sample ballots by ballot style, November 3, 2026 General Election (Voter Portal)
Election filing · Wood County Board of Elections · votertools.woodcountyohio.gov
- Joseph DeMare to announce candidacy for Wood County Commissioner
News coverage · BG Independent News · May 21, 2026 · bgindependentmedia.org
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