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Hampshire County Commission

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6 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county commission adopts the county budget, sets the county levy, oversees county offices and hears estate and election matters.

Elected countywide; not more than one resident of any magisterial district may be elected.

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Rebecca Conrad

Democratic

Victims advocate; peer recovery specialist · Shanks (District B)

The gist

  • Pledges commissioners who listen to the people they represent.
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  1. Pledges commissioners who listen to the people they represent.

    Democratic candidates host meet and greet

    News coverage · Hampshire Review · Sep 23, 2026 · hampshirereview.com

    “I believe that this community deserves a seat at the table”

Brian A. Brill

RepublicanIncumbent

Hampshire County Commission President · Yellow Spring (District H)

The gist

  • Voted to put an ambulance levy on the November ballot.In office
  • Voted to hire counsel to fight the MARL transmission line.In office

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  1. Voted to put an ambulance levy on the November ballot.

    Ambulance levy headed to November ballot

    News coverage · Hampshire Review · Aug 19, 2026 · hampshirereview.com

    “The Hampshire County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday, Aug. 18, to authorize Commission President Brian Brill to execute the levy order in its final form”

  2. Voted to hire counsel to fight the MARL transmission line.

    County hires attorney for MARL case

    News coverage · Hampshire Review · Aug 25, 2026 · hampshirereview.com

    “The commission approved the engagement during its special meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, authorizing President Brian Brill to sign Stevens' representation agreement.”
    PSC Staff recommends MARL denial

    News coverage · Hampshire Review · Sep 16, 2026 · hampshirereview.com

    “County Commissioner Brian Brill previously said the route essentially divides the county as it crosses from east to west.”

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