"As your County Commissioner,
I have worked to maintain lowest unemployment rate in the area, promoted positive job training, helped direct money for roads and bridges, and lead the county in fiscal conservative budgets.
The county commissioners office offers many challenges and opportunities and it takes some time and to arrive at decisions that that are best for the most people of the county. I would be honored to continue as your county commissioner in the future.

- Doris Herringshaw

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Wood County Commissioners work together to make decisions that are best for the majority of residents of Wood County. It is a privilege and honor to serve with such a great board of concerned and knowledgeable individuals. Some of the major accomplishments include:
Balanced Budget

• Increased revenue by $8.1 million from December 2014 to December 2017; from total revenue of $15.2 million to $23.3 million.
• Utilized unencumbered dollars of $22.2 million as of December 2017 toward 2018 budget.
• Allocated $1 million dollars a year toward special projects.
• Prioritized the maintenance of all county-owned buildings.
• Increased the budget from $41 million to $44.6 million in 2018 via sales tax revenue and unencumbered money.
• Maintained a strong bond rating of AA2.

Low Taxes

• Maintained 6.75% sales tax rate, lower than neighboring counties of 7.25%.
• Held unemployment rate at 3.8 % (12/17). Neighboring counties were higher than Wood County except Hancock County at 3.4%

Strong Economy Funds Capital Improvements

• Provided ADA handicap accessibility to WC Historical Museum through $600,000 state capital improvement grant and $400,000 local match.
• Renovated jail adding 60 beds for $2.9 million.
• Enhanced outdoor lighting at East Gypsy Lane complex eliminating 43 poles and updating to LED directional lights to lower maintenance and reduce cost.
• Renovated Wood Haven Health Care replacing roof and plumbing, updating heating/cooling systems and interior common spaces for $3.8 million.

Infrastructure

• Replaced 17 bridges over 5 years in partnership with Ohio Department of Transportation and a grant for federal gas tax dollars.

Recycling

• Returned glass recycling to the county through a partnership with the City of Bowling Green, Owens-Illinois, and the BG Recycling Center.
• Recycled 3,600 tires saving consumers $14,400 in landfill fees through an EPA grant of $25,000.

Keeping Wood County on the Cutting-Edge

• Funded NET Plus transportation for non-emergency transportation to appointments in conjunction with the Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Services Board, WC Health Department and federal grants administered by Jobs and Family Services.
• Created departmental Continuity of Operations Plan in case of an emergency or disaster in the county.
• Funded a water study for the county.
• Completed a comprehensive land use plan.
• Hired an assistant facilities director to guarantee smooth transition upon facilities director retirement.
• Committed funding to opiate epidemic for Vivitrol shots and participate in Opiate Task Force.
• Switched liability insurance carriers to save money and become more efficient and effective.
• Accompany Economic Development director on site visits to local manufacturers to better understand their needs and concerns.

Increased communications

• Held four Town Hall meetings across the county each year to learn more about concerns in the county.
• Created a quarterly report for all elected officials across the county, department heads and others interested in county efforts.
• Hosted monthly department head meetings to keep everyone informed of major programs, issues and information in the county.

In my time as commissioner, we have transitioned two new commissioners.

DORIS HERRINGSHAW
Wood County Commissioner

Supporters and Committee

Randy Gardner
Theresa Gavarone
Bob Mack
Jon Jakubowski
Craig LaHote
Dr. Ted Bowlus
Paul Dobson
Mark Wasylyshyn
John Musteric
Cindy Hofner
Jane Spoerl
Beverley Hirzel
Marilyn Baker
Ken Gilsdorf
Ed Schimmel
Kim Klewer
Mike Sibbersen
Cathy Newlove Wenig
Cindy Gerken
Liz Bostdorff
Becky Bhaer
Brie King
Dick Edwards
Jim Carter