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County Commissioner· January 2, 2025 - January 1, 2029

Bonnie Batchler

Clermont County

At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
3:10
Avg per meeting
0:24
Segments
62

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Top issues during term (20)

high↓Apr 2026[28]

Meeting Times and Public Accessibility

None

critical↑Jul 2026[19]

FEMA Disaster Declaration and Storm Recovery Assistance

Potential state or federal disaster relief reimbursement costs are currently being quantified.

high↑Oct 2026[19]

Union Commons Living Conditions and Maintenance

Potential property value and tax credit compliance issues for the property owner.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Big Indian Road Vacation Postponed

Eliminates potential county maintenance obligations on an unimproved road segment.

high↑Oct 2026[16]

Batavia Township to Village of Batavia Annexation

Shifts road maintenance responsibilities and alters tax and TIFF revenue distributions.

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

Zimmer Power Plant Environmental Concerns and Odors

critical↓Apr 2026[13]

Mental Health and Recovery Board Crisis Receiving Center Funding

Involves allocating $1.3 million annually from opioid settlement funds through 2031.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

EPA meeting video transparency dispute

critical↑Mar 2026[13]

Water and Wastewater 5-Year Capital Improvement Plans

Up to $150,073 combined over two years, with renewal options of up to $150,000 more.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Clean Ohio Grant Application for Fix Property Conservation

Includes multi-million dollar grants such as a $3.5 million Ohio EPA water resource restoration grant.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Domestic Violence Awareness and YWCA House of Peace Renovations

Donations and funding being raised for House of Peace shelter renovations.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

2027 Annual Tax Budget Preview

2027 budget requests from dispatch and emergency management are pending before the board.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Stormwater Concerns Regarding Shawnee Station Development

Remedy cost unknown, but the resident warns fixes get much more expensive once homes are built.

medium↑Apr 2026[11]

9-1-1 Cost Allocation and Dispatch Rates

Overtime costs remain high due to staff shortages.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

9-1-1 Dispatch Cost Allocation Rates

Overtime costs remain high due to staff shortages.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Veterans Village Housing Project

Additional fundraising is needed to reach the original 28-building plan.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Chapel Road Water Main Replacement Project

Not to exceed $2,263,032.00.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Union Commons Apartments Maintenance and Safety Concerns

None directly to county funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Orchard Valley Lift Station upgrade

Project cost estimate not stated; bids open December 10, 2026.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Countywide transit study

Up to $99,991, fully covered by grants — no county cost.

Decisions during term (706)

Recorded while Batchler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Approval of Regular Session Minutes of 10/28/2026

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 1-8)

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Resolution 168-26 — Payment of Bills ($810,085.23)

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

VOCA/SVAA Grant Acceptance for Court Advocate Programs ($81,124)

approvedVoted yesNov 2, 2026

Amendment to Motz Engineering Agreement — Courthouse Boiler Replacement

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Hazen and Sawyer Water Distribution Model Contract (up to $100,000)

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Strand Associates Wastewater Model Contract (up to $50,073)

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Fay Road Water Main Replacement Accepted as Complete — Final Payment $285,79.27

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Goshen Township MOU — Emergency Alert Siren on County 9-1-1 Radio Tower

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Amendments to 2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Addition to Agenda — Facilities Management Personnel Action

approvedVoted yes3-0Nov 2, 2026

Personnel Action — Termination of Maintenance Custodian Jasmine Potter

approved3-0Nov 2, 2026

IN RE: APPROVAL OF BLANKET TRAVEL REQUEST(S) FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE ROUTINE TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROGRAMS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2027...

approved3-0Nov 2, 2026

IN RE: CLERMONT COUNTY ENGINEER...RECORD PLAT FOR THE REPLAT OF LOTS...

approved3-0Nov 2, 2026

IN RE: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS...RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINANCIAL/BUDGETARY ACTIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026…

approvedVoted yes3-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of Regular Session Minutes of 10/21/2026

approvedOct 28, 2026

Proclamation: National First Responders Day, October 28, 2026

approvedVoted yes3-0Oct 28, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 1-10)

approvedVoted yes3-0Oct 28, 2026

Resolution 164-26 — Payment of Bills ($2,516,860.03)

approvedVoted yes3-0Oct 28, 2026

Agreement with Calvin Electric, LLC — Municipal Court Audiovisual Systems

Voting record (1211)

1173 yes6 no32 abstained

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Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Approval of Regular Session Minutes of 10/28/2026

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 1-8)

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Resolution 168-26 — Payment of Bills ($810,085.23)

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

VOCA/SVAA Grant Acceptance for Court Advocate Programs ($81,124)

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Amendment to Motz Engineering Agreement — Courthouse Boiler Replacement

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Hazen and Sawyer Water Distribution Model Contract (up to $100,000)

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Strand Associates Wastewater Model Contract (up to $50,073)

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Fay Road Water Main Replacement Accepted as Complete — Final Payment $285,79.27

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Goshen Township MOU — Emergency Alert Siren on County 9-1-1 Radio Tower

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Amendments to 2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Executive Session — Personnel and Property Purchase

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Addition to Agenda — Facilities Management Personnel Action

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Personnel Action — Termination of Maintenance Custodian Jasmine Potter

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Approval of Regular Session Minutes of 10/21/2026

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 1-10)

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Resolution 164-26 — Payment of Bills ($2,516,860.03)

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Agreement with Calvin Electric, LLC — Municipal Court Audiovisual Systems

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

MOU with Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District — Fleet Services

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

WIOA Memorandum of Understanding Amendment — Local Workforce Area 12

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

MOU — HR Generalist 2 Duties Reimbursed by DJFS

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Resolution 165-26 — Intercounty Adjustment Agreement Authority

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Termination of B&B Lawn & Landscaping Contract (Water Resources)

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Resolution 166-26 — Orchard Valley Lift Station Upgrade, Bid Advertising

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

BJA FY2026 Burn Discretionary Community Project Grant — SAFE Unit

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Resolution — 2026 Annual Appropriation Changes (Supplementals)

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Addition to Agenda and Resolution 167-26 — Countywide Transit Study

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Executive Session — Public Employee Negotiations (ORC 121.22(G)(4))

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Tabled MOU with Ohio River Foundation

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Grant Petition for Annexation from Batavia Township to Village of Batavia

Noted that until the legislature changes annexation rules, commissioners face lawsuits if they vote otherwise.

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Establishment of 2025 Communications Center Cost Allocation Rates

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Initiate Vacation of a Portion of Big Indian Road

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Painter, seconded by Commissioner Corcoran, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to adopt Resolution Number 149-26 to deter

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Corcoran, seconded by Commissioner Painter, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to authorize Angie Livesay, Deputy Assista

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Painter, seconded by Commissioner Corcoran, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to reappoint the following individual to s

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Corcoran, seconded by Commissioner Painter, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to approve the Application of the Young Wo

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Painter, seconded by Commissioner Corcoran, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to award the bid for Project Number WA-11-

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Corcoran, seconded by Commissioner Painter, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to adopt Resolution Number 147-26 resolvin

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Corcoran, seconded by Commissioner Painter, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to execute a Contract for Professional Ser

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Corcoran, seconded by Commissioner Batchler, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to approve the following request for reim

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Painter, seconded by Commissioner Corcoran, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to resolve to approve and authorize change

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Corcoran, seconded by Commissioner Painter, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: [Consent Agenda Items 1 through 9]

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Painter, seconded by Commissioner Corcoran, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: To approve the Regular Session minutes of 10/07/2026.

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Painter, seconded by Commissioner Corcoran, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to award the bid and to authorize Bonnie J

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Corcoran, seconded by Commissioner Painter, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation to reappoint the following individual to s

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Painter, seconded by Commissioner Corcoran, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following recommendation: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners ado

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Approval of Regular Session Minutes

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Resolution for Payment of Bills

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Resolution Accepting Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2027

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Award of Bid for Marathon Edenton Road Bridge Replacement