Lucas County, OH, Anita Lopez

WTOL11, Anita Lopez appointed to fill remainder of Lucas County Commissioner term

Anita earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Toledo. She has 2 sons.

Anita Lopez is a county commission member in Lucas County. She was appointed in 2024. She was previously elected as county recorder in 2004 and as county auditor in 2006.

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Prioritizes hiring disabled people and ensuring accessibility needs are met.

- Promises to expand job opportunities.
- Prioritizes hiring disabled people and ensuring accessibility needs are met.

Economy

As of August 22, 2024, Anita Lopez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

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Believes in "keeping property values fair."

- Believes in "keeping property values fair."

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to protect seniors and improve community safety.

- Wants to protect seniors and improve community safety.

Public Services

Healthcare

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Anita Lopez

As of September 4, 2024, Anita Lopez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Anita Lopez has over twenty years of experience as County Auditor.

Anita Lopez has over twenty years of experience as County Auditor and is currently running for Lucas County Commissioner.

- 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. 