Defiance County Commissioners

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The Board of County Commissioners is the policy making and legislative body of this County. It is the County government's taxing, budgeting, appropriating and purchasing authority and holds title to County property. The Board is also responsible for hearing and ruling on annexations, approving drainage improvements through the petition ditch process, and making improvements and providing for solid

waste disposal. With the exception of Summit and Cuyahoga Counties, all Ohio counties have three county commissioners: two are elected at the time of the presidential election and one is elected at the time of the gubernatorial election. The county commissioner elected at the gubernatorial election takes office on January 1, and the two elected at the presidential election take office on January 2 and 3. Candidates for these two commissioner positions must file for either the January 2 or 3 position. The Board of County Commissioners act as a single body. All formal and official actions must have a majority or unanimous vote before they are passed. The Board of Commissioners has direct oversight of several departments including:
•Building and Grounds/Facilities – Maintenance ◦Courthouse
◦Courthouse Annex
◦Commissioner’s Annex
◦Defiance County East
◦Evergreen Lane Office Complex
◦Key Bank
◦Sheriff / 911
◦Sarah's House
◦EMA Building
◦Senior Centers in both Hicksville and Defiance
•Child Support Enforcement Agency
• Dog Warden
•Environmental and Administrative Services
• Family & Children First/Help Me Grow
• Job & Family Services
•Landfill
•Public Safety Services
•Records Center
•Senior Services
• Wastewater Operations

The organizational meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (ORC 305.05) occurs on the second Monday of January each year, when they must organize, elect a president and appoint a clerk. The Commissioners must hold at least 50 regular meetings per year (ORC 305.06) and as many special meetings as necessary to conduct their business. The salaries of Commissioners are established by state law, based on population.

NOW HIRING: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORThe Defiance County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a full-time M...
09/01/2026

NOW HIRING: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

The Defiance County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Supervisor.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift
Pay: $33.00–$39.00 per hour
Benefits: Paid holidays, County health insurance, vacation time, and OPERS retirement

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the servicing, maintenance, and repair of County buildings and grounds. Duties include mowing, trimming, landscaping, snow removal, painting, small construction projects, and more.

Requirements include:
Ability to operate equipment and perform physical duties
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and apply force to move objects
Valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Applications accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2026.

Applications are available at the Commissioners’ Office, 25600 Elliott Road, Defiance, OH, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or online at www.defiance-county.com.

Interested applicants should submit a completed application and resume to:

Sherry Carnahan
c/o Defiance County Commissioners
P.O. Box 8
25600 Elliott Road
Defiance, OH 43512

Email: [email protected]

An Equal Opportunity Employer

09/01/2026
09/01/2026

📣🎉 ATTENTION! ATTENTION! 🎉📣

🎊 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🎊
for LABS & VACCINES at our
🌟🩺 2026 RESOURCE & HEALTH EXPO! 🩺🌟
We’re excited to announce that you can now reserve your spot! 🎉

📍 Stop by Defiance County Senior Services & Summit 60 Social Center
📝 Sign-up sheets are available at the Front Desk.

💉 Vaccines
🧪 Lab Services

Don’t wait—spots are limited!
Stop in today and get your name on the list! 🥳

🌈 We can’t wait to see you at the 2026 Resource & Health Expo! 🌈

08/31/2026
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08/21/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY!

08/21/2026

Buyer add ons are due September 4th. Please log in to your fair entry account or fill out the form and mail or drop off to the Defiance County Ag Society or the OSU Extension Office Defiance County
https://u.osu.edu/defiance4h/livestock-sale/

08/21/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANCELLATION 📢

Please be advised that the upcoming Special In-Person Session with the new owner of the former Hicksville Hospital building has been cancelled. This cancellation was made at the request of the property owner, and is through no fault of the Defiance County Commissioners or county staff.

Thank you for your understanding. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post.

Address

25600 Elliott Road
Defiance, OH
43512

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14197824761

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