Wood County Commissioner Tim Brown

January 22, 2010 - Commissioner Tim Brown named Co-Chair of Commissioners Legislative Committee.

Columbus, Ohio --- Tim Brown, Wood County Commissioner, was named Co-Chair of the Ohio County Commissioners General Government/Legislative Committee for 2010 by incoming CCAO President Paul Brooks (D) of Franklin County. The appointment was approved by the CCAO Board in Columbus on Friday, January 22, 2010. Commissioner Brown’s committee will handle numerous legislative issues ranging from general government issues, unfunded mandates, elections, property & buildings, dogs & animal control, public records, sunshine law, personnel & civil service, collective bargaining, employee benefits, unemployment compensation, workers compensation, health insurance, prevailing wages, solid waste and recycling, air quality and environmental issues.

“I am honored by the trust placed in me by my colleagues around Ohio and by our association’s new President. Creating jobs for our citizens is my number one priority and working together in cooperation with each other around Ohio we will succeed. I look forward to the challenge and opportunities presented to me by my colleagues.” Mr. Brown said.

January 4, 2010 - Commissioner Tim Brown elected President of Northwest Ohio Commissioners Association

Columbus, Ohio --- Tim Brown, Wood County Commissioner, was elected by his colleagues in Northwest Ohio to serve an additional term as President of the Northwest Ohio Commissioners and Engineers Association. The election and swearing-in ceremony took place in Columbus at the Commissioners annual Winter Conference. “I am honored by the support of my colleagues and I look forward to continuing my work with them to create jobs for our citizens. We have a lot of work to do to turn around Ohio’s economy and Wood County is leading by example, working with companies like First Solar and CSX to create new jobs. Working together we will meet the challenges of this economy.” Commissioner Brown said.