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County Commissioner, Hamilton County

District 1

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The three county commissioners are Hamilton County's executive: they manage county property, roads and bridges, sign contracts and pass ordinances.

Public safety

  • Ti'Gre McNearDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Christine AltmanRepublican

    • Supports interim and permanent shelter for domestic violence victims

Housing

  • Ti'Gre McNearDemocratic

    • Supports incentives and partnerships for workforce housing
  • Christine AltmanRepublican

    • Supports a county community land trust for workforce housing

Roads & infrastructure

Health & human services

  • Ti'Gre McNearDemocratic

    • Proposes expanding access to mental health resources
    • Proposes countywide youth mental health ambassadors
  • Christine AltmanRepublican

    • Supports expanding affordable child care for families and county staff

Government & transparency

  • Ti'Gre McNearDemocratic

    • Proposes one communication point and daily updates in flood recovery
  • Christine AltmanRepublican

    No documented position found.

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