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Wood County Commissioner

Full term commencing 1/1/2027

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Term
4 years
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3
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.

Joseph R. DeMare is listed as an Independent on the board's candidate list; no party label is printed next to his name on the ballot.

Brenna Reynolds

Democratic

Rossford City Council member · Rossford

The gist

  • Proposes a standing county Fire and EMS Collaboration Council.
  • Opposes using one-time funds for ongoing operating expenses.
  • Supports multiyear planning for county roads, bridges and facilities.
  • Supports only performance-based, time-limited tax incentives.
  • Supports impact analysis so new development pays its share.
  • Supports proactive county cybersecurity investments.
More about Brenna
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  1. Proposes a standing county Fire and EMS Collaboration Council.

    Brenna Reynolds announces her candidacy for Wood County Commissioner

    News coverage · BG Independent News · bgindependentmedia.org

    “Reynolds supports establishing a standing Fire and EMS Collaboration Council to bring together fire departments, EMS providers, emergency management, dispatch leadership, and county staff.”
  2. Opposes using one-time funds for ongoing operating expenses.

    Brenna Reynolds announces her candidacy for Wood County Commissioner

    News coverage · BG Independent News · bgindependentmedia.org

    “believes one-time funds should not be used for ongoing operating expenses”
  3. Supports multiyear planning for county roads, bridges and facilities.

    Brenna Reynolds announces her candidacy for Wood County Commissioner

    News coverage · BG Independent News · bgindependentmedia.org

    “She favors multiyear planning for roads, bridges, and county facilities so maintenance needs are addressed early rather than becoming expensive emergencies.”
  4. Supports only performance-based, time-limited tax incentives.

    Brenna Reynolds announces her candidacy for Wood County Commissioner

    News coverage · BG Independent News · bgindependentmedia.org

    “supports incentives that are performance based, time limited, and tied to measurable outcomes”
  5. Supports impact analysis so new development pays its share.

    Brenna Reynolds announces her candidacy for Wood County Commissioner

    News coverage · BG Independent News · bgindependentmedia.org

    “She supports fiscal and infrastructure impact analysis for major development proposals”
    About | Brenna Reynolds for Wood County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Brenna Reynolds campaign · brennareynolds.com

    “Development should pay its fair share, protect existing infrastructure, and strengthen the tax base”
  6. Supports proactive county cybersecurity investments.

    Brenna Reynolds announces her candidacy for Wood County Commissioner

    News coverage · BG Independent News · bgindependentmedia.org

    “She supports proactive investments in system security, staff training, and redundancy”

Ryan E. Lee

Republican

Assistant superintendent, Penta Career Center · Jerry City

The gist

No documented position found.

Joseph R. DeMare

Independent

Bowling Green

The gist

  • Pledges not to approve any data centers in Wood County.
  • Opposes the Meta data center's 15-year tax abatement.
  • Pledges not to sign nondisclosure agreements as commissioner.
More about Joseph
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  1. Pledges not to approve any data centers in Wood County.

    Joseph DeMare to announce candidacy for Wood County Commissioner

    News coverage · BG Independent News · May 21, 2026 · bgindependentmedia.org

    “I vow not to sign any NDAs, not to approve any data centers”
  2. Opposes the Meta data center's 15-year tax abatement.

    Joseph DeMare to announce candidacy for Wood County Commissioner

    News coverage · BG Independent News · May 21, 2026 · bgindependentmedia.org

    “It should not have received 15 years of tax abatement.”
  3. Pledges not to sign nondisclosure agreements as commissioner.

    Joseph DeMare to announce candidacy for Wood County Commissioner

    News coverage · BG Independent News · May 21, 2026 · bgindependentmedia.org

    “I vow not to sign any NDAs”

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