Hamilton County, County Commissioners

Denise earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Miami University in Ohio. She has two children and resides in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Fairview.


Denise previously owned and operated two small businesses. 

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Denise Driehaus currently serves as commissioner and president of the Hamilton County Commission. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her second term. Denise previously served four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives for the 31st District from 2009 to 2016.

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Believes in investing tax dollars in projects that aim to create local jobs.

Supports investing tax dollars in projects that aim to create local jobs.

As a county commissioner, created the Office of Economic Inclusion to ensure that minority and women-owned businesses have access to county contracts.

As a county commissioner, implemented Community Benefits Agreements on county projects to prioritize local investment and employment.

As a county commissioner, founded the Commission on Women and Girls to advance equality and foster leadership development.

- Supports investing tax dollars in projects that aim to create local jobs.
- As a county commissioner, created the Office of Economic Inclusion to ensure that minority and women-owned businesses have access to county contracts.
- As a county commissioner, implemented Community Benefits Agreements on county projects to prioritize local investment and employment.
- As a county commissioner, founded the Commission on Women and Girls to advance equality and foster leadership development.

Economy

As a county commissioner, supported funding road and bridge projects such as the Western Hills Viaduct.

- Plans to invest in infrastructure.
- As a county commissioner, supported funding road and bridge projects such as the Western Hills Viaduct.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in holding "big drug companies" accountable for their role in the "heroin crisis."

Believes in holding big drug companies accountable for their role in the heroin crisis.

Believes addressing the "heroin crisis" is crucial for public safety.

Advocates for increased access to treatment services.


Wants to secure additional resources for first responders to combat the heroin crisis effectively.

- Believes in holding big drug companies accountable for their role in the heroin crisis.
- Advocates for increased access to treatment services.

- Wants to secure additional resources for first responders to combat the heroin crisis effectively.

Public Safety

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Supports building more affordable housing in Hamilton County by creating a "comprehensive housing strategy."

- Supports building more affordable housing in Hamilton County by creating a "comprehensive housing strategy."

Housing & Urban Development

As a county commissioner, opposed sewer rate increases for four consecutive years.

- As a county commissioner, opposed sewer rate increases for four consecutive years.

Public Services

Supports creating mental health programs, especially for seniors and children.

- Supports creating mental health programs, especially for seniors and children.

Healthcare

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Adam is originally from Cincinnati. He earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from Capella University. He currently lives in Hamilton County.

Adam is the founder of Content Credits, a licensed realtor at eXp Realty, the owner of Reversed Out, a board member and investment advisor at Pierson Equity Group, and the owner of CovWorx. He previously worked as a digital design consultant at VMLY&R and Grey Group and as a graphic designer at FedEx Office.

Adam Koehler's campaign for County Commission Member in Hamilton County, Ohio is his first run for public office.

Plans to ensure every tax dollar in Hamilton County is spent efficiently and transparently.

Plans to increase the efficiency and transparency of how tax dollars are spent.

Proposes rigorous budget oversight and audits to reduce inefficient spending and redirect funds towards beneficial services and initiatives.

Supports aligning education with industry needs to drive economic growth and innovation.

Plans to support small businesses by "cutting red tape and providing tax incentives to encourage local entrepreneurship."

- Plans to increase the efficiency and transparency of how tax dollars are spent.
- Proposes rigorous budget oversight and audits to reduce inefficient spending and redirect funds towards beneficial services and initiatives.
- Supports aligning education with industry needs to drive economic growth and innovation.
- Plans to support small businesses by "cutting red tape and providing tax incentives to encourage local entrepreneurship."

Supports creating community-police partnership programs.

Plans on "supporting the county’s emergency management initiatives, improving communication systems for rapid response, and ensuring that resources are readily available for disaster relief and recovery efforts."

- Supports creating community-police partnership programs.
- Plans on "supporting the county’s emergency management initiatives, improving communication systems for rapid response, and ensuring that resources are readily available for disaster relief and recovery efforts."

Supports implementing tax incentives that would make housing more affordable.

Wants to "responsibly reduce bureaucratic hurdles that delay housing developments" to increase the amount of homes being built.

- Supports implementing tax incentives that would make housing more affordable.
- Wants to "responsibly reduce bureaucratic hurdles that delay housing developments" to increase the amount of homes being built.

Plans to advocate for "for the maintenance and enhancement of Hamilton County’s parks and recreational areas."

- Plans to advocate for "for the maintenance and enhancement of Hamilton County’s parks and recreational areas."

Wants to improve mental health services in Hamilton County by training first responders, partnering with private organizations, and reducing the stigma around mental heatlth.

- Wants to improve mental health services in Hamilton County by training first responders, partnering with private organizations, and reducing the stigma around mental heatlth.

Adam Koehler

As of August 26, 2024, Leandro A Llambi did not have a website or any information online.

Ballotpedia, Leandro Llambi

Leandro A. Llambi's campaign for Hamilton County Commissioner is his 1st run for public office. 

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- 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. 