Commission, clerk of court races on Harrison ballot
Two countywide renewal levies also before voters
CADIZ — Harrison County residents will vote on commissioners and levies in Tuesday’s general election, including levies that aim to support the Harrison County Home and Harrison County Health Department.
The Harrison County Home is seeking renewal of a tax to benefit the facility located along U.S. 250 in Cadiz that offers short- and long-term options for Alzheimer’s/dementia care, adult day care, bariatric care, wellness programs, skin and wound care, behavior care and hospice care.
The Harrison County auditor estimates the 1-mill levy would generate $928,000 annually and would cost taxpayers $35 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value of their property. The levy would be in place for five years, first due in 2026.
The health department also is seeking renewal of a tax for department operations including health promotion, disease prevention, food and water safety and environmental services. The county auditor estimates the 1-mill, 10-year measure would collect $1,013,000 annually. It also would cost taxpayers $35 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value of their property and first be due in 2026.
Meanwhile, Michelle Meyer is challenging incumbent county Commissioner Amy Norris for her seat. Norris is a Republican, while no party affiliation is listed for Meyer. One of them will be elected for a full four-year term commencing Jan. 3.
Two other candidates are seeking a seat as the clerk of the Harrison County Court of Common Pleas. They include Democrat Leslie A. Milliken and Republican Christina Porter. One will be elected for a full four-year term commencing Jan. 6.
Capt. Mark Touville, a Republican who is employed by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, is running for Harrison County sheriff. Sheriff Ronald “Joe” Myers, who was first elected in 2008, chose not to seek reelection.