County
Hamilton 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.
Carrie R. Davis is a certified write-in candidate; her name is not printed on the ballot.
Taxes & budget
Meeka OwensDemocratic
- Supports tying county levies to measurable outcomes.In office
Jonathan PearsonRepublican
- Pledges to honor tax rollbacks and cut unneeded budget items.
- Proposes a five-question test before backing any tax levy.
Public safety
Meeka OwensDemocratic
- Supports treating gun violence as a public health issue.In office
Jonathan PearsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Meeka OwensDemocratic
- Proposes expanding eviction prevention and legal aid countywide.
- Supports using housing funds to expand income-restricted units.
- Supports building housing across all 49 county jurisdictions.In office
Jonathan PearsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Meeka OwensDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jonathan PearsonRepublican
- Supports Bengals owners paying more under a new lease.
Roads & infrastructure
Meeka OwensDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jonathan PearsonRepublican
- Pledges to confirm sewer projects are necessary and on budget.
Environment & parks
Meeka OwensDemocratic
- Led work on the Green Cincinnati climate plan.
- Supports energy-efficiency standards in major infrastructure investments.
Jonathan PearsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Meeka OwensDemocratic
- Supports day-of legal representation for tenants in eviction court.
Jonathan PearsonRepublican
No documented position found.
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