When County Commissioner Jay Begg decided not to run for re-election, seven candidates stepped up to take his place, including five Republicans who will be going up against one another in the March Primary. They introduced themselves to the Allen County GOP on Friday.
Voters had a chance to meet one of the candidates who will be listed on the ballot for Allen County commissioner. Dozens of residents gathered to kick off Greg Stolly's campaign to become the next Allen County commissioner on Thursday. Stolly is one of five Republican candidates running for the vacant seat. Stolly is a realtor. He has also owned the Ohio State Beauty Academy for 10 years and worked at the University of Northwestern Ohio for 15 years. He believes his experience will help his vision to bring other businesses to the area.
Greg Stolly filed his petitions for commissioner for the term beginning on Jan. 3, 2021. Both him and Beth Seibert are now running for that term, and both filed as Republicans. Stolly has a long business background and that's what he thinks makes him most qualified. He's worked in marketing for UNOH, owned the Ohio State Beauty Academy, and is a commercial real estate realtor. Stolly would hope to increase business in the county as a commissioner.