Brad Roades
Republican · OH · Highland County Commissioner
Brad Roades serves as a Highland County commissioner and helped approve the county's 2026 budget.
Where Brad Roades stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records), Social Programs and Welfare (3 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Voted yes to adopt a county cybersecurity policy for handling and reporting computer security incidents.
December 17, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Voted yes to award $108,500 for a new courtyard at Highco, a center serving people with disabilities.
May 13, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Approved Highland County’s $66,756,108.36 budget for 2025, including $16,750,000 for its general fund.
December 18, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: highlandcountypress.com
Voted yes to add $450,000 for Highland County services and housing for people with developmental disabilities.
February 1, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Voted yes to provide sheriff’s deputies for overnight security at Highland District Hospital under a hospital-funded contract.
May 6, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Moved to adopt Highland County’s 2024–2028 plan for reducing harm from natural disasters.
May 15, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 3 support
Voted yes to award $108,500 for a new courtyard at Highco, a center serving people with disabilities.
May 13, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Moved to endorse renewal of the Highland County Children Services property tax levy.
October 9, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Voted yes to add $450,000 for Highland County services and housing for people with developmental disabilities.
February 1, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Backed the county’s decision to stay out of the federal flood insurance program after officials reviewed its rules.
May 6, 2026
Source: highlandcountypress.com
Voted yes to reduce Highland County’s property tax rate for the 2025 tax year.
December 2, 2025
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Became president of the Highland County Board of Commissioners for 2025 after a vote of the board.
January 7, 2025
Source: co.highland.oh.us
Past race Brad Roades ran in:
- Highland County Commissioner (January 1 Term) · November 3, 2026 · Highland County, Ohio · incumbent