Solutions
A voice for the folks local government left behind
Over the last few years, the county has asked more of you — higher property taxes, tighter budgets at home. But too many of our neighbors got less in return. Seniors are worried about losing homes they've owned for decades. Families are fighting the drug crisis with too little backup. Our kids, our veterans, our small businesses, and our most vulnerable neighbors have been left to fend for themselves.
I'm running to change that. Here's exactly how — seven real problems, and what I'll actually do about each one.
Seth's Key Priorities for Clark County
From public safety to fiscal discipline, Seth Evans has developed concrete, actionable positions on the issues that matter most to Clark County families. Click into any priority to learn what Seth will do — and how.
1. Investing in Our Kids
The next generation is counting on us to get this right.
I spent years in youth ministry before I ever ran a business, so I'll say this plainly: the children of Clark County are not a line item. When a kid falls through the cracks — into an overwhelmed foster system, into the fallout of a parent's addiction, into a life with no one in their corner — we all pay for it eventually, and so do they.
As commissioner, I'll protect and strengthen the county services that stand between our kids and that fall: Children Services, foster and kinship care, and the prevention programs that reach young people before crisis does. I'll make sure the people doing this work have the support to do it well, and that no child in this county gets written off as someone else's problem.
Get this right, and half of everything else on this list gets easier.
2. Protecting our Seniors
No one should be taxed out of a home they've spent a lifetime paying for.
Rising property taxes hit hardest the people who can least absorb them — seniors on fixed incomes. Ohio's Homestead Exemption helps, but the income limit is low and the relief is thin. Too many seniors fall just outside it, or find it doesn't cover enough to matter.
I'll fight to expand real property tax relief for our seniors — pushing to raise the income threshold so a fixed-income senior earning under $45,000 isn't forced to choose between their home and their medication. Because the Homestead Exemption is set at the state level, that means being the loud, relentless voice at the table: leaning on our state representatives, and using every tool a commissioner does control to ease the burden here at home.
You paid your dues. You built this county. You shouldn't have to leave it.
3. Confronting the Drug Crisis
The people on the front lines deserve backup. The next generation deserves the chance to never start.
Our first responders answer drug-related calls that get more complicated and more dangerous every year — often without the specialized training those situations demand. And we spend far more reacting to addiction than preventing it.
I'll push to fund additional training for our first responders, so they're equipped for the calls they're actually getting. And I'll increase funding for prevention efforts like Clark County Partners in Prevention — because every dollar we put into keeping someone from starting saves us far more down the road, in both lives and budget.
This is a health crisis, not just a crime problem. I'll treat it like one.
4. Standing With Our Veterans
We have a great resource for the men and women who served. Too few of them know it exists.
Clark County's Veterans Service Commission offers real help to those who served — but a resource nobody knows about isn't much of a resource. Too many of our veterans are missing out on benefits and support they've already earned.
I'll fight to fund stronger promotion and outreach for the Veterans Service Commission, so every veteran in this county knows what's available and how to get it. This is one where a commissioner has direct say — the county budget funds the Commission — and I intend to use it.
They showed up for us. It's time we showed up for them.
5. Growing Our Small Businesses
When taxes went up, small businesses got the bill and none of the benefit. Let's change that.
I built a small business here from a spare bedroom, so I know exactly who carries the load when costs go up — and I know what a little real support can do.
I'll work to prioritize county dollars toward expanding the Small Business Development Center: helping new businesses get off the ground, and helping existing ones grow, hire, and stay right here in Clark County. When a local business succeeds, the whole county feels it — in jobs, in tax base, in the character of our main streets.
I'm not asking you to trust a theory. I'm telling you what worked for me.
6. Giving Residents a Real Voice in Development
The people who live in a neighborhood should have a say in what happens to it.
Too often, big development decisions get made and the people who live nearest them find out after the fact. That's backwards. Growth is good — Clark County needs it. But growth that steamrolls the people already here isn't progress; it's just something happening to them.
I'll push for a development process that brings residents in early: real notice, real input, and real weight given to the folks who'll live with the results. You shouldn't need a lobbyist to be heard about your own street.
This is the heart of why I'm running. Government works best when it's closest to the people it serves.
7. Protecting What Makes This Place Ours
Our land, water, and open space don't come back once they're gone.
I grew up on a farm, so stewardship isn't an abstraction to me — you take care of the land, or the land stops taking care of you. Clark County's natural resources are part of what makes this home worth fighting for, and part of what we owe the next generation.
I'll be a steady voice for protecting them — balancing responsible growth with the plain common sense of leaving this place better than we found it. Not against progress. For doing it right.
These aren't slogans. They're the seven reasons I'm running.
I'll be a commissioner who answers to the people who live here — not a party, not the well-connected, not "the way it's always been done." If you've felt left behind by local government, I'm asking for your vote.
What Makes Clark County Different — And What Seth Will Do About It
Generic campaign promises don't solve local problems. Seth Evans has spent time in every corner of Clark County — talking to farmers, small business owners, parents, and retirees. These are the issues he hears most, and these are the commitments he is making directly to this community.
Managing Fast Growth Without Losing What We Love
Clark County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the region. That growth brings opportunity — but also traffic, strain on services, and pressure on the rural landscape that defines our identity. Seth will push for a comprehensive growth management plan that keeps development well-planned, infrastructure-funded, and community-approved.
Keeping Agricultural Land Protected
Farmland is not just an economic asset — it is a cultural cornerstone of Clark County. Seth will defend agricultural zoning, oppose unnecessary land-use conversions, and work with farmers to ensure that the county's agricultural heritage remains viable for the next generation.
Delivering Reliable Services to Rural Residents
Too many Clark County residents in rural areas wait longer for emergency services, drive farther for basic county functions, and feel like an afterthought in budget decisions. Seth will fight to equalize service delivery across the county — urban and rural alike — so that no neighborhood is treated as second-tier.
Voter Questions, Straight Answers
Still have questions about where Seth stands? The answers below address the most common concerns voters have raised on the trail. If you don't see your question here, reach out directly through the Get Involved page.
What is Seth's top priority if elected Commissioner?
Public safety and infrastructure — because neither economic development nor quality of life is possible without safe roads and reliable emergency services. Seth will begin his first term by auditing existing infrastructure budgets and convening a public safety task force within his first 90 days.Does Seth support raising property taxes?
Not without a compelling, transparent case to voters. Seth believes the county must first demonstrate it is spending existing revenue efficiently before asking residents for more. Any tax proposal under his watch would be accompanied by a full public accounting of what it funds and how it will be managed.How will Seth handle the tension between growth and preservation?
By insisting that growth pay for itself. Seth supports impact fees, phased development approvals tied to infrastructure capacity, and strong agricultural zoning protections. Growth is welcome — but not at the expense of the county's character or existing residents' quality of life.What is Seth's position on the county budget deficit?
Seth will order a line-by-line review of the county budget in his first term, identify duplicative or underperforming programs, and present a realistic path to structural balance — without cutting essential services. Fiscal responsibility means making hard choices, not just talking about them.Will Seth support small businesses and local employers?
Absolutely. Seth will streamline county permitting, reduce unnecessary regulatory friction, and work with the Chamber of Commerce and workforce boards to connect local employers with skilled workers. The county government should be a partner to business, not an obstacle.How does Seth plan to improve rural service delivery?
By tracking it. Seth will push for service-level reporting by geographic zone so that rural-urban disparities become visible in the budget process — and then hold departments accountable for closing the gaps over time.How can I ask Seth a question directly?
Visit the Get Involved page to submit a question, attend a town hall, or connect with the campaign directly. Seth is committed to being accessible to every Clark County resident.