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County Auditor, Washington County

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county auditor keeps the county's books, pays its bills and prepares property tax bills.

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Michele FleenorThe Washington County Times (candidate interview)

Michele Fleenor

Republican

Deputy auditor, Washington County

The gist

  • Opposes raising the county local income tax
  • Supports putting more public records online as funds allow
  • Proposes quarterly budget meetings with county departments
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  1. Opposes raising the county local income tax

    Election 2026: Auditor Candidate Michele Fleenor

    Interview · The Washington County Times · Sep 17, 2025 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I, personally, do not want to raise the income tax at all”
  2. Supports putting more public records online as funds allow

    Election 2026: Auditor Candidate Michele Fleenor

    Interview · The Washington County Times · Sep 17, 2025 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I would like more public records to be accessible online if there is money available in the budget to do so.”
  3. Proposes quarterly budget meetings with county departments

    Election 2026: Auditor Candidate Michele Fleenor

    Interview · The Washington County Times · Sep 17, 2025 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I would like to meet with departments on a quarterly basis to address/discuss any concerns or questions they may have about budgeting and record-keeping.”
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Rhonda GreeneThe Washington County Times (candidate interview)

Rhonda Greene

Democratic

The gist

  • Proposes reorganizing the auditor's office using state manuals
  • Proposes outsourcing county payroll to a bid-selected service
  • Pledges to post county records online in real time
  • Proposes archiving county meeting videos and documents
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  1. Proposes reorganizing the auditor's office using state manuals

    Election 2026: Candidate for Washington County Auditor Rhonda Greene

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 25, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “The Auditor’s Office needs to be reorganized from the roots on up.”
  2. Proposes outsourcing county payroll to a bid-selected service

    Election 2026: Candidate for Washington County Auditor Rhonda Greene

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 25, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “Take bids and find a payroll service that will make sure that the County Employees are paid on time with the right amount taken out.”
  3. Pledges to post county records online in real time

    Election 2026: Candidate for Washington County Auditor Rhonda Greene

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 25, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I will upload information online as soon as possible to inform the public in real time with real information.”
  4. Proposes archiving county meeting videos and documents

    Election 2026: Candidate for Washington County Auditor Rhonda Greene

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 25, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “Archive the County Video and Documents.”

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