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COMMISSIONER
Dr. Steve Highlander
District 9 · Hamilton County Commission
Committees: Education, Health & Human Services
391
Votes Cast
Since 2014
254 (65%)
Yes Votes
Above County Average
137 (35%)
No Votes
Below County Average
94%
Attendance Rate
188 of 200 meetings
9th
Most Active Voter
On Commission
SUMMARY
- Three-term commissioner from Ooltewah.
- Background in education and healthcare.
VOTING BREAKDOWN
Yes Votes254 (65%)
No Votes137 (35%)
County Average Yes: 65% · No: 35%
VOTES BY TOPIC (Compared to County Average)
Budget & Finance
66%+1%
SteveCounty avg 65%
Infrastructure
70%+2%
SteveCounty avg 68%
Public Safety
72%+10%
SteveCounty avg 62%
Economic Development
61%+3%
SteveCounty avg 58%
Health & Human Services
58%+1%
SteveCounty avg 57%
Zoning & Land Use
50%+4%
SteveCounty avg 46%
Environment
42%+9%
SteveCounty avg 33%
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Education Committee
Since 2014
Health & Human Services Committee
Since 2018
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