County
Butler County Commissioner
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Michael V. RyanRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike MillerDemocratic
- Supports limiting tax abatements and credits for large businesses.
- Proposes lowering the general fund property tax rate.
Public safety
Michael V. RyanRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike MillerDemocratic
- Opposes adding overflow jail space for other jurisdictions' detainees.
- Supports keeping public safety resources localized.
Housing
Michael V. RyanRepublican
- Supports continued efforts to address county homelessness.
Mike MillerDemocratic
- Supports reviewing zoning to promote more affordable housing.
Economy & jobs
Michael V. RyanRepublican
- Supports attracting technology and innovation companies to the county.
Mike MillerDemocratic
- Opposes development, including data centers, that strains utilities.
Roads & infrastructure
Michael V. RyanRepublican
- Supports continued investment in county road infrastructure.
Mike MillerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Michael V. RyanRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike MillerDemocratic
- Supports more county spending on homelessness and addiction recovery.
Government & transparency
Michael V. RyanRepublican
- Supports consolidating local services such as police and fire.
Mike MillerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.