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The Gazette, ELECTION 2020: Carol Brenstuhl, Michael Kovack face off in Democratic commissioner primary

Cleveland, Candidates for Medina County auditor cite professional experience

Carol earned a bachelor's degree from Kaplan University and attended Allentown Business School. She is married to her husband Gregory, and together they have a daughter and a grandson. She has volunteered with non-profit organizations.

Carol worked as a senior tax analyst for Rockwell Automation. She has experience working in the financial field.

Carol Brenstuhl ran for county commissioner in 2020 and county recorder in 2022, but did not win.

Wanted to "attract businesses to the area that value the environment, support renewable energy and pay a living wage."

- Wanted to "attract businesses to the area that value the environment, support renewable energy and pay a living wage."

Economy

As of August 7, 2024, Carol Brenstuhl did not have a website or any information online.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Planned to address addiction and rehabilitation.

- Planned to address addiction and rehabilitation.

Public Safety

Prioritized addressing housing for veterans and the homeless.

- Prioritized addressing housing for veterans and the homeless.

Housing & Urban Development

Supported enhanced transparency in decision making through evening or Saturday meetings.

- Supported enhanced transparency in decision making through evening or Saturday meetings.

Public Services

Healthcare

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Carol Brenstuhl

Carol earned a bachelor's degree in Kaplan University and attended Allentown Business School. She is married to her husband Gregory, and together they have a daughter and a grandson. She has volunteered with non-profit organizations.

Carol worked as a senior tax analyst for Rockwell Automation. She has extensive experience working in the financial field.

Carol Brenstuhl ran for commissioner in Medina County in 2020 and Medina County recorder in 2022, but did not win.

- 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. 