Republican challenger ousts longtime incumbent in commissioner primary
Michael Ryan defeated incumbent Cindy Carpenter in the Butler County Commissioner Republican primary, winning the party's endorsement and key officials' support. Ryan plans to focus on economic development, low taxes, and reducing government spending if elected in November.
Michael Ryan, a 41-year-old Republican, defeated Commissioner Cindy Carpenter in the Butler County Commissioner primary on May 5. Ryan, a former Hamilton city councilmember, won the Butler County Republican Party's endorsement and support from key officials like Auditor Nancy Nix and Sheriff Richard Jones. Carpenter, who has served since 2011, conceded the race, stating that serving as commissioner has been one of the greatest honors of her life. Ryan will face Democrat Mike Miller in November. If elected, Ryan's priorities will be economic development, keeping taxes low, and reducing government spending. He is concerned about a potential property tax ban that could appear on the November ballot.
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