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Q: Many dont know the difference between a county commissioner and a county council member. Briefly explain the difference in responsibilities, and what you hope to accomplish as a commissioner if elected.

A: The county council approves and fixes annual operating budgets for the county. They also fix tax rates and establish levies for the county. The county commissioners audit and authorize claims against the county. They oversee county property and supervise construction and maintenance of county roads, bridges and buildings. In other words, they are the administrators of county property and any county committee and boards or commissions that are under their jurisdiction. As a newly elected commissioner, I feel that I can bring a different dimension and insight to the board. Not to change what has been established but to build on the future and continued success of our community. To improve our community for our childrens future.

Q: One remark often heard from first-term elected county officials is that they had no idea how much time the job required until after being sworn into office. What have you learned to be the lesser-known responsibilities of a commissioner, and are you confident youll be able to make the necessary time commitment?

A: As a past township trustee, I learned very early on that each day was different and unforeseen matters always came up during your day. No two days are alike. One deals with the situation at hand. There are many county committees that a commissioner is appointed to and a lot of those meetings are in the evenings. This is just part of the job and responsibilities of a commissioner working for the community. I will take this job as a full-time position to do the job and do it well. I will make myself available to the community to do the required duties and what ever may come before me.

Q: If city and county officials had agreed last winter to a proposal to become a Second Amendment sanctuary, local governments could have claimed the right to refuse to cooperate with any state and federal firearm law they deemed unconstitutional. Did you agree or disagree with the proposal introduced in January to become a Second Amendment sanctuary?

A: I disagree with this proposal. I supported the county for not accepting this Second Amendment Sanctuary State. We the people of the United States of America have a Constitution that was written for the protection and rights of their citizens. Why would we as a state not want to work with other states and be in cooperation with our county? Our amendments are very clear that they were written to protect our rights as citizens and the right to bear arms. This proposal would benefit those trying to take our rights away and have a negative impact on our freedom. This is our country, the land of the brave and free. Our history is based on those that fought for our country to make sure that we would always be free and have a voice.

JoAnne Flohr

Age: 69

Education: Columbus High School Class of 1969. Attended Ball State University. Received a real estate and broker license in 1983 and 1984

Career: Currently oversees her familys quarterhorse farm near Ogilville. Served as Ohio Township Trustee from 2012 through 2018.

Community: On the board of directors for the Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation and Bartholomew County Substance Abuse Council.

Family: Husband, C. David Flohr. Two grown children.

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