Perry County Engineer
Surveyor and civil engineer responsible for the county's bridges, roads, and drainage
Full office description
- The county engineer must be licensed and registered as both a professional engineer and a surveyor.
- They are responsible for planning, building, and maintaining county roads and bridges.
- The county engineer also provides services to townships.
- As a surveyor, they maintain the county auditor’s tax maps using documentation such as deeds and property surveys.
- The county engineer is elected every four years in a partisan election, with a salary ranging from $81,420 to $142,200 based on county population and additional private practice work.
How this impacts you
Public Safety — The county engineer ensures the safety of bridges on county roads and repairs potholes.
Public Health — If a drainage issue is affecting you and others, you can request the county engineer to address it.
Election results
WINNER
Kenton C. Cannon
100%
13,303 votes
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Kenton C. Cannon
(R)
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