Candidate for Re-election, Lorain County Commissioner
Democrat
www.bettyblair.com
bettyblair131@aol.com
(440) 458-5603
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| Employment: |
16 years - Lorain County Commissioner
23 years - elected Clerk, Carlisle Township
10 years - J & R Construction Co., Inc.
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| Education: |
Graduate - Elyria Catholic High School - outstanding female graduate
Graduate - Leadership Lorain County
Project EXCEL - Ohio State University Extension
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| Community Involvement: |
| Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame – Elyria Catholic High School - 2006 Recipient First Annual Walter F. Ehrnfelt Award for leadership, cooperation and dedication shown by a public section individual, given in recognition of efforts in support of regionalism. Recipient of Mike Whitmore Award for Vision in Government. |
| Family: |
| Married 48 years to Charles L. Blair. Six living children; 14 wonderful grandchildren. Lifelong Lorain County residents. |
| Why would
you like to be elected? |
| In order to continue to serve the citizens of Lorain County using the experiences I have gained. Our Lorain County Community Development Department has provided assistance to 24 companies, creating 565 jobs with a proposed investment of $94 Million. The County's general government is stable with Bond Ratings from Moody's of Aa3 and Fitch AA - listing us one step from the top ratings available. |
| What
would you like to accomplish if elected? |
| Bringing to fruition the Great Lakes Partnership to be housed on the 5th Floor of the Lorain County Administration Building, bringing many entities together to facilitate a "one-stop" shop for businesses seeking to locate here, and to provide information and services for existing business. |
| How do
you think Internet technology will impact government services? |
| The County has upgraded its IT Department significantly over the past five years. Instant availability of records and information makes for better public service. |
| What
one bit of information do people not normally know about you? |
| Since I've been in the public eye for 39 years, I don't think there is much about me that is not already known! |
