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Ray holds a bachelor's degree in criminology from Columbus State University and a criminal justice and police science degree from Georgia State University. 

Ray works as a Regional Director at Metro One LPSG for Ohio and Pennsylvania. He previously worked as a District Manager at G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., a Sales Manager with U.S. Security Associates in New Orleans, and a Deputy Marshall with the Muscogee County Marshall's office. 

Ray Cox's campaign for Columbiana County Commissioner is his first run for public office. 

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Believes local economic development is crucial to creating jobs, addressing inflation, and maintaining competitiveness.

Believes the importance of local economic development "is more obvious now than ever..."

Believes with "ongoing inflation increasing nationwide," the county government must focus on economic growth to create jobs, keep up with increasing costs, and maintain a competitive advantage over other municipalities.

- Believes the importance of local economic development "is more obvious now than ever..."
- Believes with "ongoing inflation increasing nationwide," the county government must focus on economic growth to create jobs, keep up with increasing costs, and maintain a competitive advantage over other municipalities.

Economy

As of August 7, 2024, Ray Cox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes placing substations throughout the county will enhance public safety.

Advocates for placing police substations throughout the county. 

- Advocates for placing police substations throughout the county. 

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Healthcare

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Ray Cox

As of August 19, 2024, Ray Cox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ray Cox is currently the Regional Director at Metro One LPSG for Ohio and Pennsylvania. He has previously held positions such as District Manager at G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., Regional Operations Manager for the Gulf Coast Region, Sales Manager at U.S. Security Associates in New Orleans, Director of Development and Operations at Hub Enterprises in Broussard, LA, and Petrochemical Manager and Senior Branch Manager at Securitas Security Services in South LA. Additionally, he has served as Security Manager at Mirage Casino and Resorts in Biloxi, MS, and Deputy Marshall at Muscogee County Marshall's Office in Columbus, GA.

Supports initiatives to boost local businesses, attract investments, and create job opportunities.

Believes economic development is crucial for improving the quality of life in Columbiana County.

Believes economic development is crucial for creating opportunities, improving quality of life, enhancing county services, and boosting local businesses.

Supports economic development to create jobs, address inflation, and maintain competitiveness.

- Supports economic development to create jobs, address inflation, and maintain competitiveness.

Believes the response time of over 20 minutes for deputies in southern Columbiana County is unacceptable but not the fault of the deputies.

Believes quick response times are crucial for positive outcomes in public safety situations.

Believes the community can collaborate with the Sheriff to implement new procedures aimed at decreasing response times.

Served as a Deputy Marshall in the Muscogee County Marshall's Office in Columbus, Georgia.

Supports the Mobile Alabama Police Department.

Has an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Columbus State University.

Has a master's degree in criminology from Georgia State University.

Believes in strong public safety measures and supports the Georgia National Guard.

Certified in multiple security and safety training programs, including drug detection, firearms, and maritime security.

Served in the United States Army Reserve in Mobile, Alabama.

Believes starting small and expanding as needed in law enforcement strategies can improve outcomes in situations requiring police intervention.

Advocates for placing police substations throughout the county to enhance public safety.

- Advocates for placing police substations throughout the county to enhance public safety.

As of August 16, 2024, Ray Cox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 