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County Commissioner· January 3, 2025 - January 2, 2029
Denise Driehaus
Hamilton County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 54
- Total speaking time
- 8:13:16
- Avg per meeting
- 9:08
- Segments
- 6312
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Top issues during term (4)(Environment)
medium↓Sep 2026[10]
Clean Ohio Green Space Acquisitions
Seeking state grant funding with no direct financial request from county operating funds.
high↓Aug 2026[5]
Countywide Sustainability and Climate Planning
A supplemental appropriation of approximately $70,000 is anticipated in September to fund the next phase of fellowship support.
medium↓May 2026[2]
Solid Waste Management and Waste Diversion
Funded through tipping fees at the landfill with a stable budget and a significant carryover balance supporting innovation grants.
medium↓Jul 2026[0]
water utility dispute
Expect your water bills to potentially fluctuate as legal fees mount and the municipalities renegotiate or restructure their delivery costs.
Decisions during term (21)
Recorded while Driehaus was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved3-0Oct 8, 2026
Resolution Authorizing Agreement Between La Soupe and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on Behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District $200,000.00
approved3-0Oct 8, 2026
Resolution Authorizing Agreement Between Last Mile Food Rescue and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on Behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District $200,000.00
approved3-0Oct 8, 2026
Resolution Authorizing Agreement Between FTS Charity and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on Behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District $182,087.96
approved3-0Oct 8, 2026
Resolution Authorizing Agreement Between Lincoln Heights Outreach Inc. and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on Behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District $190,000.00
approved3-0Sep 17, 2026
Resolution Number P152-26 authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid as a replacement on behalf of the Hamilton County Environmental Services
approved3-0Sep 17, 2026
Resolution authorizing agreement between the Village of Mariemont and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District.
approved3-0Sep 17, 2026
Resolution authorizing agreement between Over the Rhine Kitchen dba Queen City Kitchen and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District.
approvedVoted yes3-0Sep 10, 2026
Budget Adjustment No. 32 for Restricted Funds: Environmental Services ($267K); Projects: Engineer ($5K); State Grants: EMA ($17K)
approvedVoted yes3-0Jul 30, 2026
Resolution Number P134-26 Accepting a Sales Tax for Hamilton County Environmental Services and authorizing its execution and release for Fifth Third Bank
approved3-0Jun 18, 2026
Resolution Number P097-26 to accept and authorize the execution of a Then and Now between Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services and 4AP Holdings.
approved3-0Jun 18, 2026
Resolution authorizing agreement between Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District.
approved3-0Jun 4, 2026
Resolution authorizing agreement between Brick Gardens and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District $100,794.66
approved3-0May 21, 2026
Resolution authorizing agreement between Lincoln Heights Outreach Incorporated and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District
approved3-0May 21, 2026
Resolution authorizing agreement between Cincinnati Textile Recycling, LLC and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District
approved3-0May 21, 2026
Resolution authorizing agreement between Cincinnati Computer Reuse and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District
approved3-0Mar 5, 2026
Resolution authorizing agreement between Reboot Electronics Reuse and Recycling and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District.
approved3-0Mar 5, 2026
Resolution Authorizing Agreement Between Green Umbrella and The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on Behalf of The Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District
approved3-0Feb 12, 2026
Resolution Number P030-26 to accept and authorize the execution of a Then and Now between Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services and 4AP Holdings
approvedVoted yes3-0Feb 5, 2026
Resolution authorizing agreement between The Ohio State University and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District.
approved3-0Jan 8, 2026
Resolution Number P001-26 Accepting Sales Tax, Late and Finance charges for Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission, Environmental Services, Clerk of Courts, River City and Job and Family Services and authorizing its execution and…
Voting record (3)(Environment)
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Voted yesSep 10, 2026
Budget Adjustment No. 32 for Restricted Funds: Environmental Services ($267K); Projects: Engineer ($5K); State Grants: EMA ($17K)
Voted yesJul 30, 2026
Resolution Number P134-26 Accepting a Sales Tax for Hamilton County Environmental Services and authorizing its execution and release for Fifth Third Bank
Voted yesFeb 5, 2026