Ben Carpenter
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This website is dedicated to helping the people of Perry County, Ohio ask questions and get honest explanations regarding what’s happening in Perry County and the duties and responsibilities of a County Commissioner.
My intention is to help people understand how our County government works and provide insight and progress on various projects happening throughout Perry County.
If you have a question about anything happening in Perry County or questions about resources and processes associated with our county government, please feel free to email me using the button below. All submissions will remain anonymous if posted with my response.
Ben Carpenter, Perry County Commissioner
Please note: This website is not sponsored, managed or owned by Perry County, Ohio.
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Perry County Board of Commissioners
The Perry County Board of Commissioners meets each Wednesday morning. If you’d like to bring business before the Board, please contact the Commissioners office at (740) 342-2045 to request time on the agenda. The agenda is finalized by noon the preceding Tuesday.
Thank you for your support and vote in the important March 19th Republican Primary. I was heartened by the decisive vote count and am looking forward to another four years serving the interests of everyone in Perry County.
We have great momentum and I see nothing but positive opportunities to build forward.
One thing that came out of this campaign that I am excited to continue is my commitment to communicating with you through this website. I will continue to post my thoughts on community issues and keep you informed on matters impacting how we live in Perry County. Your emails and questions are welcome!
As always, I will be hosting Coffee with Some Commissioners at Dodson’s On Broadway in New Lexington the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 am. I hope you’ll join our robust group of Perry County friends and neighbors looking to hear good news and ask questions about what’s happening in our communities.
Thank you again for your support and encouragement – we will make good things happen together.
Perry County Commissioner Ben Carpenter
COFFEE WITH SOME COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, June 25th | 7:30 am
Dodson’s On Broadway
313 W. Broadway, New Lexington, Ohio
Jessie Bennett, Naturalist with the Perry County Park District will be our featured speaker this month.
Jessie, will offer some great discussion about the many programs that she has scheduled throughout the summer around Perry County.
Check out the Park District website or their Facebook page to learn more about upcoming activities and programs. If you can, come and listen to Jessie this Tuesday!
Coffee with Some Commissioners, usually scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month, is open to everyone, featuring agencies and organizations around the county each month for an exchange of positive information. As always, we will take time for everyone in attendance to give updates.
No registration required – just drop in and support a great Perry County business!
PERRY COUNTY UPDATE:
COUNTY COURTHOUSE RENOVATION
Work is progressing on the renovation of the Perry County Courthouse. Check our Stories section for updates from Ben.
At the end of each week, CK Construction provides a PDF update with photos and we post them here for you to review.
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About Ben Carpenter
I am one of three County Commissioners in Perry County, Ohio!
Being a County Commissioner is about listening to the needs of every citizen and working every day in service to those citizens.
As a citizen, I certainly have opinions on most every topic. As a commissioner, it is my job to take care of the County and remain neutral in politics where I have no voting authority.
I am a lifelong Republican and citizen of Perry County. I have spent 39 years working in service to the people of Perry County in my professional and government life. I am concerned with every aspect of ensuring the business of Perry County is conducted with integrity and transparency.
On March 19th, 2024, I was re-elected to a third term of service as a Perry County Commissioner which means I will be happily serving through December 31, 2029. I believe in treating all citizens who request the County’s attention equally. My devotion to hearing all viewpoints and acting with responsibility and reason is a reputation I value and protect.
I am happy to attend meetings of groups, organizations and fellowships who have questions about county governance and who’d like to share ideas and concerns. Please contact me to schedule time!
On a personal note…
I have lived in Perry County all my life. I served, with honorable discharge, in the United States Marine Corps. I respect the U.S. Constitution. My life’s conduct reflects deeply held moral values as a fiscal and social conservative. A lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic church, I am an active member serving as a lector and eucharistic minister.
Prior to my 2016 election as County Commissioner, I spent 30 years with the Perry Soil and Water Conservation District. In 2017 I retired from the Conservation District and successfully pursued the office of County Commissioner which I’ve held for two terms, about to enter my third in 2025.
My dear wife Katrina and I operate a small farm, Mt. Airy Ranch. We raise herds of grass-fed Black Angus and Texas Longhorn cattle. Mt. Airy Beef is the name of our beef production business and the food truck we operate. We enjoy going to festivals and other events throughout the area, meeting and spending time with our neighbors, cooking and serving our beef from the food truck.
My father before me was a farmer. He purchased the farm we now tend with his ‘city’ wife who came from Newark. The farm got the name Mt. Airy because of the breezes that blow across the crest of our hill and remembrance of a trip my parents made through Mt. Airy, North Carolina. My mother had never experienced country wind at the crest of a hill before and was in awe of its power. She loved this place and we are blessed to continue their legacy.