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Charles A. Patterson is a nearly lifelong resident of Clark County. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology and his master's degree in finance from Wright State University. He and his wife have 3 children.

Charles A. Patterson previously worked as health commissioner in Clark County and as a program specialist for the Ohio Department of Health. 

Charles A. Patterson's campaign for County Commission Member in Clark County in Ohio is his first run for public office. 

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Supports economic development and job creation.

- Supports economic development and job creation.

Economy

Believes in "efficient and safe clean-up" of the Tremont City Barrel Fill.

Wants "efficient and safe clean-up" of the Tremont City Barrel Fill.

- Wants "efficient and safe clean-up" of the Tremont City Barrel Fill.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in reducing crime and violence in neighborhoods.

Plans to reduce crime and violence in neighborhoods.

Wants to improve and update Clark County Jail.

- Plans to reduce crime and violence in neighborhoods.
- Wants to improve and update Clark County Jail.

Public Safety

As of August 7, 2024, Charles A. Patterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Supports rehabilitation opportunities for those affected by addiction or mental illness.

Supports rehabilitation opportunities for addiction and mental illness.

- Supports rehabilitation opportunities for addiction and mental illness.

Healthcare

Charles A. Patterson

Charles A. Patterson is a nearly lifelong resident of Clark County. He has an undergraduate degree in Biology and a Master of Business Administration from Wright State University. Charlie is married to his wife of 33 years and has three daughters.

Charles A. Patterson has served as a health commissioner in Clark County for twenty-two years. He has also worked with local health districts for 23 years and the Ohio Department of Health for ten years. He is a past president of the Ohio Environmental Health Association and past treasurer of the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners.

As of August 16, 2024, Charles A. Patterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Past president of the United Way Board of Trustees, a nonprofit organization that provides services to the community.

Believes his extensive experience as a health commissioner has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of public health and government operations, which is crucial for effective healthcare policy development.

Supports strong public health systems and has extensive experience in local and state health departments.

Believes in the importance of public health and has served as president of the Ohio Environmental Health Association and treasurer of the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners.

- 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. 

Member of the governing body for the county, has authority over taxing, budgeting, county property, and public services like utilities. 