Seth Dobbelaer farms in Newark, Ohio. He has been a participant in the Licking County River Round Up and is passionate about organic farming. Mr. Dobbelaerr has been on the Board of Directors of the United Church of Granville and the Weathervane Playhouse. He has participated as a volunteer for many community efforts. If elected, Seth would like to address storm water drainage, fertilizer and pest control runoff, and unchecked mono cropping.
Deanna “Dee” Hammel is retired from ODNR and resides in Johnstown, Ohio. Ms. Hammel is owner/consultant for “Discover the Best You!” Dee is affiliated and held many offices with “The Partnership of Excellence” and worked as a community volunteer. If elected, Dee would like to address educating landowners/developers on best practices of land use ensuring the wise use of all natural resources.
Ron Thompson farms in Utica, Ohio. Mr. Thompson is a retired Agricultural Education teacher. He has been affiliated with many local community projects including as a 44-year member of the Hartford Fair Board. If elected, Ron would strive to upgrade educational programs for Licking County residents on the work of the Soil Conservation Service. He also would like to work to enhance the Muskingum and New Buckeye Lake watershed programs continuing to monitor fertilizer and nutrient run-off.
