Kelly Jones
Candidate for Adams County Commissioner, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Occupation
- Adams County commissioner; business owner
Adams County commissioner since 2023, seeking a second term, and the board's president. He owns businesses including The Sunset Bowl in West Union and The Willow Event Center in Winchester, and earlier ran a timber company for 16 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Led construction of the county's new dog pound
He said the commissioners set aside $1 million for a new pound and that he oversaw the project.
ReportCandidate Profile: Kelly Jones, Adams County CommissionerInterview · People's Defender · Sep 12, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“He explained that the commissioners set aside a million dollars for a new pound, and he took the project under his wing.”
Public safety
Supports passage of the Adams County EMS levy
ReportCandidate Profile: Kelly Jones, Adams County CommissionerInterview · People's Defender · Sep 12, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“Jones notes the EMS levy is one of the biggest issues facing Adams County. “The levy has got to pass!” he said.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes building a new county garage
ReportCandidate Profile: Kelly Jones, Adams County CommissionerInterview · People's Defender · Sep 12, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“a nice warm building – with a lift and some pits to work on equipment.”
Courts & justice
Proposes building a new county jail
He said the county was awarded about $21.6 million through the state and bought 11 acres near the state garage for the facility.
ReportCandidate Profile: Kelly Jones, Adams County CommissionerInterview · People's Defender · Sep 12, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“Jones highlighted future projects like the construction of a new jail and a new county garage.”
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: Kelly Jones, Adams County Commissioner
Interview · People's Defender · Sep 12, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
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