Helen L. Newman
Independent
The gist
No documented position found.
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Adams County Commissioner
Full term commencing 1/1/2027
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county commissioner is one of three officials who run county government, set its budget and approve its contracts.
Four candidates are on the ballot. The ballot prints no party label beside Helen L. Newman, Troy D. Thatcher or Travis Wilson.
Troy D. Thatcher
Independent
The gist
No documented position found.
Travis Wilson
Independent
The gist
No documented position found.
Kelly Jones
RepublicanIncumbent
Adams County commissioner; business owner
The gist
- Supports passage of the Adams County EMS levy
- Proposes building a new county jail
- Proposes building a new county garage
- Led construction of the county's new dog pound
More about Kelly
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Supports passage of the Adams County EMS levy
Candidate 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.”
Proposes building a new county jail
Candidate 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.”
Proposes building a new county garage
Candidate 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.”
Led construction of the county's new dog pound
Candidate 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.”
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