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Stark 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.
Housing
Tony M. TownsendDemocratic
- Supports infrastructure investment to expand affordable housing.
- Supports redeveloping vacant or underused properties for housing.
Alan HaroldRepublican
- Supports water and sewer investment to promote housing growth.
- Supports housing development on sites in existing neighborhoods.
Economy & jobs
Tony M. TownsendDemocratic
- Supports requiring data centers to show measurable local benefit.
Alan HaroldRepublican
- Supports siting data centers in existing industrial areas.
- Opposes data centers passing costs to other ratepayers.
Government & transparency
Tony M. TownsendDemocratic
- Pledges transparency on data center tax incentives and costs.
Alan HaroldRepublican
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