Butler County Commissioner · 2026 General Election

Michael V. Ryan

Republican

Life insurance underwriter · Hamilton

The gist

Supports consolidating local services such as police and fire.
Supports attracting technology and innovation companies to the county.
Supports continued efforts to address county homelessness.
Supports continued investment in county road infrastructure.

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Supports consolidating local services such as police and fire.
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“Ryan said it must be done and he's willing to lead the unpopular effort. … I would lead the effort and get this organized because we have to do something”
Supports attracting technology and innovation companies to the county.
Primary Election 2026: Republican primary for Butler County commission seat contentious
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“attract the next generation of workforce and companies that are advanced in technology and innovation”
Supports continued efforts to address county homelessness.
Primary Election 2026: Republican primary for Butler County commission seat contentious
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“the two candidates are like-minded on the need to continue to tackle the county's homelessness problem”
Supports continued investment in county road infrastructure.
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“foster responsible economic development and continued investment in road infrastructure”

Mike Miller

Democratic

Account manager · Fairfield Township

The gist

Opposes development, including data centers, that strains utilities.
Supports limiting tax abatements and credits for large businesses.
Supports reviewing zoning to promote more affordable housing.
Proposes lowering the general fund property tax rate.
Supports more county spending on homelessness and addiction recovery.
Opposes adding overflow jail space for other jurisdictions' detainees.
Supports keeping public safety resources localized.

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Opposes development, including data centers, that strains utilities.
Issues | Mike Miller For Butler County
Campaign website · Friends of Mike Miller · millerforbutlercounty.com
“Business development, including data centers, must not increase the strain on existing utilities, harm the environment or be a nuisance”
Supports limiting tax abatements and credits for large businesses.
Issues | Mike Miller For Butler County
Campaign website · Friends of Mike Miller · millerforbutlercounty.com
“Tax abatements and credits for large businesses should also be limited.”
Supports reviewing zoning to promote more affordable housing.
Issues | Mike Miller For Butler County
Campaign website · Friends of Mike Miller · millerforbutlercounty.com
“Butler County should also review zoning laws and promote more options for affordable housing.”
Proposes lowering the general fund property tax rate.
Issues | Mike Miller For Butler County
Campaign website · Friends of Mike Miller · millerforbutlercounty.com
“while reducing the property tax rate that goes to the general fund”
Supports more county spending on homelessness and addiction recovery.
Issues | Mike Miller For Butler County
Campaign website · Friends of Mike Miller · millerforbutlercounty.com
“Butler County should invest more on local services, such as infrastructure, homelessness, mental health and addiction recovery”
Opposes adding overflow jail space for other jurisdictions' detainees.
Issues | Mike Miller For Butler County
Campaign website · Friends of Mike Miller · millerforbutlercounty.com
“Not to constantly add more overflow jail spaces to hold detainees from other jurisdictions around the region.”
Supports keeping public safety resources localized.
Issues | Mike Miller For Butler County
Campaign website · Friends of Mike Miller · millerforbutlercounty.com
“Butler County should also keep as many public safety resources as localized as possible.”