David is a lifelong resident of Ashtabula County and currently resides in Conneaut, Ohio. He received his master's degree in business administration from Baldwin Wallace University. Thomas is a member of the Ashtabula Ridge Church of the Nazarene.

David previously worked as the fiscal officer for Austinburg Township and was employed full-time at Grand River Academy.

David Thomas has served as the Ashtabula County auditor since 2018 and is the secretary/rreasurer for the Northeast Ohio Auditor's Association, the Ohio Council of County Officials, and chairs the Public Relations/Support Committee for the County Auditor's Association of Ohio. He previously ran for re-election as Ashtabula County auditor in 2022.

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Supports the Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT) Ohio.

Opposes high property taxes for seniors, farmers, and others at risk of being "taxed out of their homes."

Believes Ohio's property tax system is "out of control and unfairly" burdens low-income individuals.

- Supports the Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT) Ohio.
- Opposes high property taxes for seniors, farmers, and others at risk of being "taxed out of their homes."
- Believes Ohio's property tax system is "out of control and unfairly" burdens low-income individuals.

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Received an "Aq" rating from the NRA, indicating strong support for gun rights.

- Received an "Aq" rating from the NRA, indicating strong support for gun rights.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Supports community involvement in education through organizations like After School Discovery and ACCESS.

- Supports community involvement in education through organizations like After School Discovery and ACCESS.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Opposes Issue 1, saying it would leave voters unprotected to challenge gerrymandered maps or commission members.

- Opposes Issue 1, saying it would leave voters unprotected to challenge gerrymandered maps or commission members.

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David Thomas

David Thomas is a lifelong resident of Ashtabula County and currently resides in Conneaut, Ohio. He received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Baldwin Wallace University. Thomas is a member of the Ashtabula Ridge Church of the Nazarene.

David Thomas is currently the Ashtabula County Auditor. He previously served as the Fiscal Officer for Austinburg Township and was employed full-time at Grand River Academy.

David Thomas has served as the Ashtabula County Auditor since 2018 and is the Secretary/Treasurer for the Northeast Ohio Auditor's Association, the Ohio Council of County Officials, and chairs the Public Relations/Support Committee for the County Auditor's Association of Ohio. He previously ran for re-election as Ashtabula County Auditor in 2022.

- Supports electing the County Auditor.
- Opposes Issue 1, saying it would leave voters unprotected to challenge gerrymandered maps or commission members.

Believes in educating the public on property taxes, mills determination, and the influence of values on tax bills.

Supports the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee, which aims to "unify and strengthen the voice of business in Ohio politics."

Supports tax reform to create a more economically vibrant and fiscally responsible Ohio.

Endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

Received the Ohio Farm Bureau Friend of Ag Designation.

Believes in educating constituents on property values and taxes.

Endorsed by the Sheet Metal Workers' Union Local 33.

Believes more property tax relief is needed for seniors, farmers, and taxpayers.

Supports tax relief, limiting government power, and infrastructure development.

Believes in reforming the economic system and has worked on bills to aid seniors.

Received an "Aq" rating from the Buckeye Firearms Association PAC, indicating support for gun rights.

Supports auditing border patrol and immigration policies.

Received the endorsement of the Ohio State Medical Association Political Action Committee.

Believes in oversight and accountability for health orders.

Believes in contributing to community development and success.

Supports education and values community involvement in local schools.

Believes in educating students about careers in public service.

Supports utilizing GIS mapping programs to enhance transparency and accessibility of county resources.

Promises to uphold "good customer service, constant transparency, and community involvement" as Auditor.

Believes in transparency in elections, and as a county official, sent postcards to every resident and made efforts to ensure open communication during the Revaluation process.

Supports transparency in elections, as evidenced by the release of the Clean Audit Report for the Ashtabula County Audit.

Opposes Issue 1, saying it "removes all of the safe guards about keeping counties and areas whole and instead, makes getting to an end number of partisan seats the most important goal."

Supports fair voting practices and election integrity.

Believes in strong fundraising efforts to support local elections and representatives.

Supports local election officials and their re-election efforts.

Elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority.

Supports local governance and transparency in elections, as evidenced by serving as Secretary/Treasurer for the Northeast Ohio Auditor's Association and the Ohio Council of County Officials.

Believes in the importance of local governance and transparency in elections, and has served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Ohio County Organization.

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