Important Issues for Geauga County Families
Protecting Your Freedoms
Carolyn believes in the words of Thomas Jefferson: "That government which governs best is that which governs least."
A staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment, Carolyn is a gun owner and knows that our right to bear arms — in defense of our selves, our families, and our communities — shall not be infringed.
Serving on the county Board of Health, Carolyn led the charge to eliminate COVID mask mandates in public schools — restoring freedom for parents make health decisions for their children, not government bureaucrats.
As your Geauga County Commissioner, you can count on Carolyn Brakey to defend your freedoms from big government.
Defending Your Paycheck
Carolyn Brakey believes you have every right to keep the money you earn.
On the county Board of Health, Carolyn identified and eliminated wasteful government spending, resulting in a half million annual savings to Geauga taxpayers while maintaining all existing services.
When Ohio state government ordered a property revaluation resulting in a $9.8 million tax hike on Geauga property owners, Carolyn sprang into action.
Mobilizing over 1,700 local residents, Carolyn led petition efforts that resulted in grants of property tax relief from county government, as well as many municipal and school district across Geauga.
As your Geauga County Commissioner, you can count on Carolyn to be the taxpayer's best friend.
Defeating Dysfunction
Carolyn Brakey is running to solve problems, not make them.
In recent years, our county government has been the subject of FBI raids, corruption charges, and partisan infighting.
Carolyn is ready to roll up her sleeves to do the hard work to solve problems.
As your Geauga County Commissioner, you can count on Carolyn to defeat dysfunction.