Sunset over a Licking County country road and farmland
Write-In · Nov 3, 2026

Growth needs
guardrails.
Residents deserve a voice.

Brian Belcher — working-class, resident-first write-in candidate for Licking County Commissioner.

Roads·Safety·Transparency·Accountability

I'm not running because I think I have all the answers. I'm running because residents deserve someone willing to listen, organize the concerns, ask the uncomfortable questions, and keep showing up after the post disappears from the feed.

— Brian Belcher
The Platform

Four things that need fixing.

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01

Roads & Infrastructure

Roads are the foundation of how we live, work, and get our kids home safely. A weak foundation is a reflection of weak planning.

02

Growth With Guardrails

Intel, data centers, housing — none of it should bulldoze ahead of the residents who live with the consequences.

03

Transparency & Accountability

Full financial transparency. No hidden deals. Clear answers on who benefits, who pays, and who carries the long-term impact.

04

Real-Time Communication

Communication should not be a scavenger hunt. Residents deserve clear, timely information on closures, projects, and decisions.

Why this matters

A write-in only wins if voters know exactly what to do.

On November 3, 2026, you'll need to mark the write-in line for County Commissioner and write BRIAN BELCHER. That's it. We'll walk you through it step by step.

On the ballot
Write In:
Brian Belcher
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Get Involved

No money. No machine.
Just neighbors.

This campaign runs on conversations, shares, and showing up. Tell three neighbors. Comment on the daily check-in. Help one person learn how to write in a candidate.