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FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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TAXPAYERS FIRST

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FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ★ STRATEGIC PLANNING ★ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ★ TAXPAYERS FIRST ★

ENDORSEMENTS

dedicated to service
for over 35 years:

Michael is running for Trumbull County Commissioner, hoping to put his lifelong commitment to public service to work for you.

A proud Lakeview graduate and YSU alumnus, Michael served our country as a member of the Ohio National Guard during the Persian Gulf War. He met his daughter, Sadie, for the first time on the tarmac at Vienna Airbase when she was four months old.

After returning to civilian life, Michael continued serving his community as a law enforcement officer, dedicating his career to the Bazetta Township Police Department and serving as president of the union. He retired as Chief of Police in 2018 and went on to establish Hovis Construction. Since then, the company has secured over $10 million in competitively awarded government contracts.

Feeling called to return to public service, Michael is now in his second term as a Bazetta Township Trustee, where he has led the township toward fiscal responsibility, secured key investments, and updated long-neglected infrastructure.

Michael is ready to put his proven experience to work stabilizing Trumbull County.

A proud Papa, Michael lives with his wife, Stephanie, in the same family home in which he was raised. They have two children, Sadie and Ryan, and three grandsons, Ren, Rowan, and Hudson, residing in the county.

what voters are saying

  • "This would be the best thing for The people of Trumbull County. Mike we see what you have done in the past and we know you can definitely help Trumbull County."

    — Robert G.

  • "Ethical, trustworthy, and fiscal responsible. All traits Trumbull County has needed for a long time!"

    — Dan K.

  • Mike, you absolutely proved your worth, knowledge and ability to lead and govern BaZETTA TOWNSHIP, ITS NOW TIME TO UTILIZE YOUR SKILLS ON A HIGHER LEVEL,

    — Bud H.

  • "Im glad to see you are running for County Commissioner. Your planning and fiscal responsibility will do Trumbull County a great service."

    — Scott G.

  • "That's the best news I've heard in a long time! Glad you considered running for county commissioner. We definitely could use you in that office. You got this Mike!"

    — Mark S.

  • "Excellent decision! Cannot think of anyone better for this position!!"

    — Deborah K.

  • "That's wonderful news. You will be excellent in that position!"

    — Jo K.

  • "Yayy!! Thanks Mike! Trumbull County needs you!!"

    — Kim P.

  • "He's Superman."

    — Denny M.

support the MISSION

Your donation helps Mike knock on every door and meet every constituent that he can.

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Trumbull County Fair
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Michael Hovis's Family, dressed in blue campaign shirts, sitting on a truck outdoors in the Italian Festival Parade in Downtown Warren, Ohio
Group of people standing outdoors on grass, holding a CareALot Foundation banner with green balloons attached, sky and trees in background.
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Group of nine people holding a banquet banner in front of a residential house at night. The banner reads 'Lakeview Bulldogs Alumni Association' and includes logos and additional text.
An older man with closed eyes lying on a couch, facing a young child who is leaning over him with their hands on the couch, both making eye contact. The man has light-colored hair and a mustache, and the child is dressed in pajamas with a patterned d
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Group of seven people standing in a hallway, holding a large ceremonial check for $10,000 made out to Maplewood Local Schools, dated 9-8-21, from the Carelott Foundation. They are smiling and dressed in casual and business casual attire. Behind them
Proud Papa, Michael Hovis working in the digger with grandsons.
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Bazetta Township Administrators, including Chairman Trustee Michael Hovis in front of new Amazon facility in Bazetta Township.
Michael J. Hovis wearing military camouflage uniform and a military hat, with patches on his shoulder indicating he is an M.P. in the U.S. Army, glasses, and a headset, standing indoors.

Volunteer

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Have a yard in need of a sign?
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Or let us know how Michael can help you!