Joel further stated, “The Wood County Economic Development Commission has been consistent in encouraging businesses to make Wood County their long term home. Our current economic future is looking brighter and brighter daily. CSX, Wood County Hospital, First Solar, and FedEx have made significant investments in our community, and additional plans are in motion for projects on the St. Rte. 25 corridor between Bowling Green and Perrysburg. We need to be in a position to capitalize on private sector accomplishments in order to effectuate job creation and retention. I believe my experience working in private industry helps me to establish a direct link between county government and current and potential employers.”
Mr. Kuhlman believes that economic development can be achieved by emphasizing two of Wood County's greatest commodities: 1) one of the epicenters of US transit at the intersection of I-75 and I-80, and 2) our local educational institutions, including our public school systems, PENTA, BGSU, and Owens, which produce an intelligent, competent, and well-trained workforce.”
Since his appointment to Wood County Commissioner, Joel has encouraged prudent spending and the pursuit of realistic goals. He has worked hard to keep administrative costs low in order to channel a greater percentage of funds directly to services and economic growth in Wood County. Mr. Kuhlman stated, “I will continue to follow such a philosophy when re-elected to the commissioner's board and always balance cost versus reward.”
