A greater portion of the cost of providing new public infrastructure needs to be placed upon the developers of new residential properties within the county, particularly those which are located in the unincorporated areas. Regarding schools and educational funding, the best minds are at work on the issue. The questions are complicated. I do not have the answers. But I do promise that I will work to bring the best affordable education to Fairfield County.
Safety services encompass police and fire protection and paramedic service.
Safety services are provided, in large part, by the cities, villages and townships of the county. However, the county commissioners have the important responsibility for the funding of the Sheriff's department. Growth in population will bring a need for growth in the size of the Sheriff's office. But this growth must be appropriately managed, with attention paid to the accountability of the Sheriff's department, to ensure that Fairfield County's citizens have the best-level of protection possible. Paid For By Citizens For Mike Kiger .