County
Delaware County Commissioner
Full term commencing 1/1/2027
- 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
Ryan GrissingerDemocratic
- Pledges to keep the county's share of property taxes small.
Renee VaughanRepublican
- Supports responsible budgeting and eliminating waste.
Public safety
Ryan GrissingerDemocratic
- Pledges to keep emergency services ahead of population growth.
- Supports license plate cameras only with strict, verifiable guardrails.
Renee VaughanRepublican
- Pledges to prioritize public safety and support for first responders.
Housing
Ryan GrissingerDemocratic
- Supports using county sewer, platting and incentives for starter homes.
Renee VaughanRepublican
- Supports weighing infrastructure and safety impacts in development decisions.
Economy & jobs
Ryan GrissingerDemocratic
- Supports requiring developers to fund their infrastructure impact upfront.
Renee VaughanRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Ryan GrissingerDemocratic
- Proposes an annual public 10-year growth impact forecast.
Renee VaughanRepublican
- Supports planning infrastructure before new development occurs.
Environment & parks
Ryan GrissingerDemocratic
- Proposes requiring data center projects to disclose their corporate owners.
Renee VaughanRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Ryan GrissingerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Renee VaughanRepublican
- Supports local control by townships, cities and villages.
- Pledges transparency and accountability in county government.
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