Charlie Adkins, the democratic candidate, speaks during the debate for County Commissioner at the Athens Public Library on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The candidates answered questions from the audience and expressed their opinions on how to deal with various important issues.

Charlie Adkins, the democratic candidate, speaks during the debate for County Commissioner at the Athens Public Library on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The candidates answered questions from the audience and expressed their opinions on how to deal with various important issues.

Charlie Continues as Commissioner

November 4, 2020

Charlie Adkins elected for a third term as an Athens County Commissioner

By Claire Schiopota | For The Post

D emocratic incumbent Charlie Adkins was voted in to fill the Athens County commissioner’s empty seat for his third term, defeating Independent opponent Bill Hayes.

Adkins received 14,131 votes, or about 62.6%, from Athens citizens, while Hayes only received 8,442 votes, or about 37.4%.

Adkins’ goals are to continue evaluating contracts and services used by the county. In the past, Adkins has reduced costs for public defenders and cut costs for the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

To activate the economy in the future, Adkins plans to work with different groups, including Athens County Economic Development Council, Ohio University Innovation Center, Rural Action and the Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Agency, or HAPCAP.

Adkins platform also emphasizes safety with the use of 911, EMS and the Sheriff’s office.

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