Van Pratt for Clinton County Commissioner        ...the Conservative Choice *Reduce Government Spending over the next four years *Make Clinton County a Better Environment for Employers to Create Jobs *Work to eliminate the 1/2% sales tax increase *Protect the Hospital Funds for Long Term Investment Income *Create the needed budget carry-over (emergency fund) *Bring openness and transparency to county government   Confused about who's running for commissioner? There are two commissioner seats on the ballot this year. Van Pratt is running against Mike Curry for one seat. Keith Collins, Bob Johnson, Kerry Steed, and Dave Stewart are running for the 2nd seat vacated by Randy Riley.

It's time for bold conservative leadership. Elect Van Pratt, the conservative choice for Clinton County Commissioner. All of the problems that existed in Clinton in 2001 when my opponent took office, still exist today. The budget is still tight, there is no carry-over or 'rainy day fund' in spite of the increase in the sales tax. Instead of paying down county debt and getting the budget under control, government spending has increased. Mike Curry has failed to bring make the hard choices necessary in his 10+ years as county commissioner. My budget plan will reduce county government spending over the next four years to be in line with the seven next larger counties in Ohio. My plan will provide the recommended 25% budget carry-over and the reduction of the 1/2% sales tax increase.   To find about more about Van, click here or on the "About Van" tab at the top To find out more about Van's positions on the issues, click here or on the "Issues" tab at the top If you want to read my blog, click here or on the "Blog" tab at the top Show your support with a yard sign, click here to request a sign   Clinton County has taken a lot of hits lately. We want to provide an historical perspective of Clinton County and it's communities, taking pride in the past as well as provide a forum for networking and communication as we look forward to the future.   To find about more about Clinton County history or view photos, click here or on the "County History" tab at the top

Click Links Below for More Information... Data on the County General Fund Budget Data on the County Sales Tax Increase Information about the Funds from the Hospital Sale The Failed Early Retirement Incentive Program