Immediate Release
January 9, 2012
Batavia, Ohio. Bob Proud will serve as president of the Board of Clermont County Commissioners (BCC) for calendar year 2012; Ed Humphrey will serve as vice president and Archie Wilson will serve as a member of the board. They were elected during the annual BCC reorganization meeting on Monday, January 9, 2012.
“As we enter 2012, I am optimistic that our economy will continue to recover,” said Commissioner Proud, who is in his sixth term as a county commissioner. “We, as a county, face many challenges in this new year. We will continue to work with the private sector in creating a business-friendly environment for the creation of jobs.”
Commissioner Humphrey added that transportation improvements across the county are a big catalyst when it comes to bringing new jobs into the county. “We need to continue to work with the state, townships, and communities to improve transportation,” said Humphrey. “Better roadways drive job creation and growth.” He cited several local businesses that have recently announced plans to grow, including Jungle Jim’s, TQL, and TCS. “These three businesses will contribute to thousands of new jobs in the county,” he said. “I anticipate even more announcements of job creation in the county over the next few months.”
The BCC will meet at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in 2012. All meetings will be held in the third floor session room of the Clermont County Administration Building, located at 101 E. Main Street in Batavia. For a detailed agenda, visit the commissioner’s website at www.bcc.ClermontCountyOhio.gov or call 732-7300.
Pictured above: Commissioner Ed Humphrey passes the ceremonial presidential gavel to Commissioner Bob Proud during the January 9, 2012 commissioners reorganizational meeting
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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathy Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@ clermontcountyohio.gov.