Meeka Owens has won the Hamilton County Commissioner race. She is a Democrat and a member of the Cincinnati City Council. Owens was declared the winner according to projections.
What we know
- Meeka Owens defeated Republican Jonathan Pearson and independent Carrie Davis in the election.
- Owens previously won the Democratic primary against incumbent Stephanie Summerow Dumas.
- She will join Denise Driehaus and Alicia Reece on the three-member commission.
- The commission is responsible for tasks including county budgeting and infrastructure.
- Owens campaigned on issues such as housing affordability and public safety initiatives.
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