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Butler County Commissioner

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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.

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