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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)(Public Safety)

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↑Jun 2026[12]

Domestic Violence Awareness and YWCA House of Peace Renovations

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

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Veterans services and mental health support

critical↓Apr 2026[10]

Mental Health and Recovery Board Crisis Receiving Center Funding

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

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Goshen Township emergency alert siren

County cost is limited to electricity for monthly testing and emergency activation.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Sheriff's Office ICE Partnership

Federal per-diem reimbursements or training costs associated with ICE agreements.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

Adult Detention Center Roof Replacement

Allocates $2,742,905.00 from the capital fund for immediate jail roof repairs.

high↓May 2026[2]

Community Alternative Sentencing Center (CASC) Contract and Lease

Contract amount not to exceed $803,341 for annual operation.

high↓Jan 2026[2]

Homelessness and Community Support Services

Unquantified public costs associated with emergency shelter needs and social services.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Emergency Operations Plan and EMA Leadership Transition

Maintains eligibility for state and federal disaster relief and grant funding.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Clermont County Jail Heating Emergency and Repairs

2026 capital budget includes millions for HVAC replacements, roof repairs, and facility upgrades, with jail HVAC repairs estimated between $5 million and $7 million.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Public Participation Time Limit Reduction

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Prosecutor's Office Staffing for Child Abuse Cases

Allocated $115,000 in supplemental general fund appropriations ($91,500 salary, $28,500 fringe benefits).

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Invocation Practices and Separation of Church and State

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Project Heart Restart AED Initiative

The total project cost is approximately $75,000 to $76,000, with a remaining shortfall of $12,000.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Public Comment on Building Permits and Social Services

None directly resulting from public comment.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Clermont County Animal Shelter Operations and Law Enforcement

Generated $28,161.12 in private donations for the animal shelter.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Job and Family Services Departmental Status Update

Facing a pending 25% SNAP administrative funding cut in October 2026, translating to roughly $400,000 in lost funds.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

police surveillance cameras protest

Taxpayers could see costs tied to the camera contract, plus potential legal or administrative expenses if the dispute escalates.

Decisions during term (4)

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