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Butler County commissioners elect 2026 leadership, set meeting schedule and outline $15 million Middletown redevelopment

Butler County Board of Commissioners · January 6, 2026
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Summary

At its organizational meeting, Butler County commissioners elected Commissioner Rogers board president and Commissioner Cindy Carpenter vice president for 2026, approved the county's 2026 meeting schedule and committee assignments, and discussed a proposed $15 million downtown Middletown redevelopment anchored by a planned $5 million county contribution.

At an organizational meeting, the Butler County Board of Commissioners elected Commissioner Rogers as board president and Commissioner Cindy Carpenter as vice president for 2026 and approved routine organizational items, including the 2026 meeting schedule and committee assignments.

The Administrator opened nominations for president; Speaker 3 moved to nominate Commissioner Rogers and Speaker 1 seconded. Roll call recorded Commissioner Carpenter, Commissioner Rogers and Commissioner Dixon voting yes. The Administrator then accepted nominations for vice president; Speaker 2 moved to elect Commissioner Cindy Carpenter and Speaker 1 seconded; the same three commissioners voted yes.

The board also adopted a schedule for 2026…

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