For Judge
Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas
Christine Weimer
​Christine attended Ohio Northern University Law School where she met her husband, Ed Breehl while attending ONU. After graduating, they moved to New Philadelphia and were married.
She is a lifelong, proud public servant, serving as Prosecutor for the City of New Philadelphia and Dover. In 2012, she was hired by Judge VonAllman as Magistrate in New Philadelphia Municipal Court. As a Magistrate, she hear evidence presented on a wide variety of topics and render decisions. She hears both criminal and civil cases on a daily basis, including an initial appearance on felony charges.
In addition to her responsibility as a Magistrate, she is also the president of The Ohio Association of Magistrates. They have over 700 members and their primary purpose is to develop education for a Spring and Fall conference. Each conference is 3 days wherein they have both national and local speakers present topics to their members.
She has also presented education to Magistrates and Judges across the state through the Ohio Supreme Court's Judicial College on a myriad of topics regarding the law and the impact on judicial officers.
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Interested in learning more or contributing to Christine's campaign? Contact her at: weimerforjudge@gmail.com
For Tuscarawas County Commissioner
Kent Watson
"A Case For Change"
Lifetime focus on our Community - My Journey
I’m proud to say I’m a local, born and raised in Tuscarawas County. Married a young woman who’s also a local - Susan (nearly 52 years now!), who operates a business locally. We’re proud to have raised our sons in Tuscarawas County. I know the County well and am extremely active in our community.
I consider myself progressive, a believer in volunteerism, and giving back to the community I love – that’s why I’m running for County Commissioner. When I’m not with family, friends, or at my church, I’m busy with several community boards and committees. I’ve been described as an honest, open person… a leader who values communication, innovation, and problem solving.
I’m retired from a local manufacturer where I had broad responsibilities over people, products, and services and worked with customers locally, nationally, and internationally. Despite a busy and successful career, I’ve remained active in the community by giving back and improving the quality of life for the residents of Tuscarawas County.
What Kent Watson can offer to residents of Tuscarawas County
As a Democratic candidate, I can add depth and breadth to the representation our citizens deserve. My goal is to be your working, full-time Tuscarawas County Commissioner, readily available, with an open-door policy, 5 days a week, at the Commissioners’ offices in the Courthouse. I want to preserve a sense of community and rural character while promoting economic growth and job development and never losing sight of quality of life. I want to see a county where all citizens can thrive safely with dignity and respect. As a trusted steward of Tuscarawas County’s future, I commit to delivering services that will improve lives, reflect our values, and preserve our unique quality of life.
A Case for Change – My Vision & Strategy
My vision is simple:
• Accountability through availability
• Sound fiscal decision-making with growth
My strategies are also straightforward:
1. Be available, with an open-door policy, 5 days a week, at the Commissioners’ offices in the Courthouse. Be accessible via town hall meetings, email, and cell phone. Hold regular meetings at practical times for residents to attend, currently not the practice.
2. Sound fiscal decision-making begins with a balanced budget. Each spend needs to be thoughtfully considered against goals, needs, and affordability.
3. My vision for growth and positive change includes 4 points at this time:
a. Economic Growth - Work with community leaders to attract new businesses to Tuscarawas County.
b. Internet/Broadband - Internet and Broadband, crucial for Education, Small Businesses, the Agricultural sector, and the work-from-home movement, is not accessible throughout the entire County. We need to continue the work that the Commissioners have started.
c. Tuscarawas Regional Technology Park - The Tech Park is an underutilized gem of Tusc County with access to a highly qualified workforce. I plan on working with the Community Improvement Corporation, Kent State University Tusc Campus, Buckeye Career Center, The Small Business Development Center at Kent State Tusc Campus, Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce, and others to attract additional companies to the Tech Park.
d. Quality of Life - Tuscarawas County cherishes its sense of community, natural environment and rural character. My vision is to preserve that character while promoting economic growth and job development while never losing sight of the quality of life.
As a trusted steward of Tuscarawas County’s future, I’m committed to delivering services that will improve lives, reflect our values, and preserve our unique quality of life. But I need your vote to accomplish these critical goals.
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“Working today for a STRONGER TOMORROW”
Your vote on November 3rd will make a positive change for Tuscarawas County.
Kent Watson
Candidate for Tuscarawas County Commissioner
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For Tuscarawas County Auditor
Joe Reinhart
Joe Rinehart will bring more than 30 years of real-world business and technology experience to the Auditor’s office. As an early Ohio internet service provider and small business owner, he understands budgets, financial responsibility, and the importance of efficient operations. His work developing technology systems for the Akron Remote Digital Academy demonstrated his ability to create cost-saving solutions that benefited taxpayers for years. Joe also worked on international election support projects, helping to establish secure database systems connected to the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division’s Institutional Memory Project for the Iraqi Elections. These experiences show his ability to manage complex systems with integrity and precision.
Unlike career politicians, Joe Rinehart focuses on practical solutions rather than political division. He believes the County Auditor’s office should remain transparent, accountable, and dedicated to protecting taxpayers. Joe has also spoken openly about consumer protection concerns, including support for stronger fuel quality testing standards to help protect Ohio families from fraud and unnecessary costs.
Joe’s campaign is built on honesty, accessibility, and service to the people of Tuscarawas County. He understands the struggles facing working families, seniors, small businesses, and rural communities because he has lived those struggles himself. He believes the government should work for the people, not special interests.
As Tuscarawas County Auditor, Joe Rinehart plans to serve every citizen fairly and professionally. His goal is to keep trusted leadership, fiscal responsibility, and independent oversight in the office while ensuring taxpayer dollars are handled with care and transparency.
Tuscarawas County deserves an Auditor who values accountability, integrity, and the people first. Joe Rinehart is ready to serve.