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Commissioner Jeff Benton

Phone

(740) 833-2103

Fax

(740) 833-2099

Address

91 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015

Term Expires

1/2/2025

Benton’s career includes more than 35 years as a business executive in financial services and other industries. After graduating from Miami University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting, he passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam on his initial attempt. He then joined Arthur Andersen and Company as an In-Charge Accountant, before moving to Wendy’s International in several finance and accounting roles. Benton worked in the banking industry for 30 years in executive positions with three different banks.

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Commissioner Barb Lewis

Phone

(740) 833-2101

Fax

(740) 833-2099

Address

91 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015

Term Expires

12/31/2026

Barb assumed office on January 1, 2015, following seven years’ public service as a Genoa Township Trustee, and was re-elected in November 2018 and to a third four-year term in November 2022. Her fellow Commissioners elected her President of the Board in 2016, 2019 and 2022, and Vice-President of the Board in 2015, 2021 and 2024.

Commissioner Lewis earned her Ph.D., M.A. and B.A. degrees in political science from The Ohio State University, where she taught hundreds of OSU students the fundamentals and ideals of American constitutional government.

Commissioner Lewis emphasizes government efficiency, citizen outreach, and maintaining good working relationships with all of Delaware County’s elected officials and leaders. She envisions our county as one unified, dynamic and growing community.

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Commissioner Gary Merrell

Phone

(740) 833-2102

Fax

(740) 833-2099

Address

91 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015

Term Expires

1/1/2025

Gary Merrell was elected to his first term as Delaware County Commissioner in November 2012 and assumed office on Jan. 2, 2013. In 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2021, Merrell was elected as President of the Board of Commissioners.

Prior to his election to office, Merrell has served with the Chamber of Commerce in both Athens and Delaware counties (formerly a board member and executive member) and Rotary Clubs where he has lived.

Merrell has also served as secretary of the executive committee of United Way of Delaware County, on the board of the Strand Theatre, and on the development council for the Stratford Ecological Center. He also serves on the board of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) and the County Risk Sharing Authority (CORSA); he has also served as a member of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and on its executive committee. Other boards directly associated with his role as commissioner have included the 9-1-1 Board, DKMM Solid Waste District Board, and the Central Ohio Youth Center Board, to name a few. In addition, he is one of five board members for the Land Bank established in 2018.

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County Administrator Tracie Davies

Phone

(740) 833-2104

Fax

(740) 833-2099

Address

91 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015

Deputy County Administrator Dawn Huston

Phone

(740) 833-2122

Fax

(740) 833-2099

Address

91 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015

Deputy County Administrator Aric Hochstettler

Phone

(740) 833-2118

Fax

(740) 833-2099

Address

91 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015

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Communications Director Jane Hawes

Phone

(740) 833-2109

Fax

(740) 833-2099

Address

91 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015

For media inquiries and questions regarding social media, the website, and communications please contact Jane Hawes.

Clerk to the Board Jennifer Walraven

Phone

(740) 833-2108

Fax

(740) 833-2099

Address

91 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015

 

Contact

91 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Phone
(740) 833-2100

Fax
(740) 833-2099

Hours

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Commissioner Sessions
Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.


Commissioners Building

The Delaware County Commissioners Building, located at 101 N. Sandusky St.  This building formerly was the home of Delaware’s library.

10 Court Street

The 10 Court Street entrance to the Commissioners Building, located on the south side of the building. Home to the Delaware County 9-1-1 Center; Emergency Medical Services Administrative offices; Coroner’s Office; and the Emergency Management Agency

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Delaware County Courthouse, opened Nov. 6, 2017. An aerial view of the main entrance.  Home to the Common Pleas Court – General and Domestic Relations Divisions; the Clerk of Courts; Public Defenders Office; and Adult Court Services.

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Delaware County Courthouse, opened Nov. 6, 2017. A ground view of the main entrance, facing North Union Street.

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A view of the historic Delaware County Courthouse. It was closed Nov. 3, 2017 and is currently under renovation.

Historic Courthouse

The Historic Courthouse, currently under renovation as the future home of the Commissioners’ Office, Economic Development Department, Human Resources Department, and the Veterans Service Commission

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The Rutherford B. Hayes Administrative Building, home to the Probate and Juvenile Courts; the Treasurer’s Office; the Auditor’s Office; the Prosecutor’s Office; Job & Family Services; the Recorder’s Office; and the Child Support Enforcement Agency

Regional Planning Commission

109 N. Sandusky St., home of the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission

An aerial view from the south of Delaware County government buildings along North Sandusky Street. Includes the historic courthouse (foreground), old jail and sheriff’s residence (left foreground), Commissioners Building (center), Delaware County Courthouse (right center), Hayes Administration Building (right top)

50 Channing Street

50 Channing Street, home to the Engineer’s Office; the Code Compliance Department; and the Regional Sewer District

Career Center entrance

The Delaware Area Career Center, North Campus (1610 State Route 521, Delaware) – future home of the Engineer’s Office, Regional Sewer District, Delaware County Regional Planning Commissioner, Code Compliance Department and the Sheriff’s Office Administrative Division.

Willis Building – south end entrance

The south entrance to the Willis Building (2079 U.S. Route 23N, Delaware), home to the Delaware County Board of Elections, the Clerk of Courts Title Division, and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles – Delaware office

Willis Building – north end entrance

The north entrance to the Willis Building (2079 U.S. Route 23N, Delaware), home to the Delaware County Records Center.

The Old Jail and Sheriff’s Residence, located at 20 W. Central Ave., is currently home to the Delaware County Law Library and the Fifth District Court of Appeals – Delaware office.