Mahoning County Commission Member
Member of the governing body for the county, has authority over taxing, budgeting, county property, and public services like utilities.
Full office description
- County commissioners are in charge of county renewal projects and maintaining the streets, roads, and public utilities. These projects try to improve the quality of life in the county, like increasing access to food or award grants to bring jobs.
- County commissioners control budgeting and appropriations in the county. This means that county commissioners control what organizations and individuals receive the money from the county budget.
- County commissioners have authority over government taxing and purchasing, and they hold the titles to all of the county property.
- County commissioners in Ohio are typically elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Depending on your county, you may vote for the seat in your County Commission District, or all of them at-large.
How this impacts you
Public Transportation — County commissioners are responsible for repairing streets, roads, and public utilities. Through county renewal projects, they create programs that invest in longterm solutions to issues in county infrastructure.
Taxes — County commissioners are responsible for allocating funds and collecting taxes to fund county renewal projects.
Election results
WINNER
Anthony T. Traficanti
52.5%
55,850 votes
Jennifer J. Ciccone
47.5%
50,455 votes