Alex J. Butler
Republican · OH · Highland County Auditor
Alex J. Butler has kept Highland County's books and set property values since 2023, after four years as Hillsboro city auditor, and is a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve. He says his priorities are property tax relief and open, helpful service to taxpayers.
Where Alex J. Butler stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Recommended lowering some 2026 county budgets after planned spending exceeded expected revenue. Commissioners approved the reductions.
January 7, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: highlandcountypress.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Recommended cutting Highland County's property tax rate from 2.9 to 2.5 mills for one year. Commissioners adopted the cut.
December 11, 2024
Source: highlandcountypress.com
Received a Hillsboro council finding that he followed legal advice and a court order in the leave payment case. Council found he was not negligent.
November 14, 2024
Source: highlandcountypress.com
Submitted Highland County's new property values for state approval and posted them for residents. Home values rose 30% on average.
August 28, 2024
Source: highlandcountypress.com
Track record — Candidate Ethics
Candidate Ethics · 1 record
Was held jointly responsible for repaying $20,054 after state auditors found an excess leave payment to a Hillsboro employee.
February 15, 2024
Source: ohioauditor.gov
Past race Alex J. Butler ran in:
- Highland County Auditor · November 3, 2026 · Highland County, Ohio · incumbent