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Daviess County Presiding Commissioner

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Jim Ruse has led the Daviess County Commission since the governor appointed him in 2018. He is a retired school leader who spent 20 years as superintendent of the Gallatin R-5 School District.

Sources: daviesscoelections.com · daviesscountymo.gov