Marcus is originally from Sandusky, Ohio. He graduated from Sandusky High School in earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Public Administration from Bowling Green State University. Marcus resides in Perkins Township with his wife and their son.

Marcus currently serves as the Diversity & Economic Opportunity Manager for the City of Sandusky. He previously worked in the private sector at Starbucks Coffee Company and the nonprofit Youth Opportunities Unlimited.

Marcus Harris is running alongside Leslie Murray for Erie County Commission. His current campaign is his first run for public office.

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Aims to use industry sector partnerships to provide training, skills, and credentials for sustainable wage careers.

Aims to use industry sector partnerships to provide training, skills, and credentials for career opportunities.

Believes in "meeting each community where they are" and avoiding a "one-size-fits-all approach" to economic development.

Plans to attract diverse businesses by investing in infrastructure to attract mid-to-large-sized business investments to complement Erie County's recreation and tourism economy.

- Aims to use industry sector partnerships to provide training, skills, and credentials for career opportunities.
- Believes in "meeting each community where they are" and avoiding a "one-size-fits-all approach" to economic development.
- Plans to attract diverse businesses by investing in infrastructure to attract mid-to-large-sized business investments to complement Erie County's recreation and tourism economy.

Economy

Supports maintaining a "Healthy Lake, Healthy Air, & Health ​Land" to safeguard the health of families, businesses, and the local environment.

- Supports maintaining a "Healthy Lake, Healthy Air, & Health ​Land" to safeguard the health of families, businesses, and the local environment.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Public Safety

Believes investing in housing, jobs, and local businesses will benefit communities.

- Believes investing in housing, jobs, and local businesses will benefit communities.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports investing in children to ensure future success.

Supports investing in affordable childcare to ensure future success for youth.

- Supports investing in affordable childcare to ensure future success for youth.

Public Services

Healthcare

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Marcus Harris

Believes in "Promoting Inclusive Economic Development."

Aims to develop industry sector partnerships to provide training, skills, and credentials for sustainable wage careers.

Believes Erie County can become a significant economic center between Cleveland and Toledo.

Plans to attract diverse businesses by investing in infrastructure to attract mid-to-large sized business investments to complement Erie County's recreation and tourism economy.

- Aims to use industry sector partnerships to provide training, skills, and credentials for sustainable wage careers.
- Believes in "meeting each community where they are" and avoiding a "one-size-fits-all approach" to economic development.
- Plans to attract diverse businesses by investing in infrastructure to attract mid-to-large sized business investments to complement Erie County's recreation and tourism economy.

Believes in investing in infrastructure to attract mid-to-large sized businesses, aiming to diversify the local economy beyond just recreation and tourism.

Plans to invest in infrastructure to attract mid-to-large sized businesses, aiming to diversify the local economy beyond recreation and tourism.

Believes in investing in infrastructure to attract mid-to-large sized businesses and enhance the recreation and tourism economy.

Opposes "hateful speech, activities or discrimination."

Supports affordable childcare and resources for families.

Marcus Harris is a proud Sandusky, Ohio native. He graduated from Sandusky High School in 1997 and later completed a Bachelor’s degree in 2009 and a Master of Public Administration in 2024 from Bowling Green State University.

Marcus Harris has a diverse professional background, including 10 years in leadership with Starbucks Coffee Company and 4 years in leadership with the nonprofit Youth Opportunities Unlimited. He currently serves as the Diversity & Economic Opportunity Manager for the City of Sandusky.

As of August 16, 2024, Marcus Harris’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. 