Commissioners

• (740) 819-5671
• cscameron@muskingumcounty.org

Cindy Cameron was appointed as Muskingum County Commissioner on December 15, 2015 by the Republican Central Committee, to complete the term of Commissioner Todd Sands. She was then elected on November 8, 2016 for a four year term and elected for her second term on November 3, 2020. Commissioner Cameron was a legal assistant at Kincaid, Taylor and Geyer for 26 years and was also a Clerk of Juvenile Court. In addition to being elected for five consecutive terms of the Board of Education for Tri Valley Schools, she also was a member of the Mid East Career and Technology Board of Education. Participating in two major construction projects for the schools and serving on the Finance and Facilities Committee provided valuable knowledge and insight.

Married to Clint Cameron for 38 years, their family consist of Curt and Bethany and their sons Brooks & Cade. Clay and Hannah and their daughter Blakely. Cindy believes she is fortunate to have been born and raised in Hopewell Township of Muskingum County, where she enjoyed attending Gratiot United Methodist Church and was a long-time member of Equestrians 4-H Club. A graduate of West Muskingum High School, she also graduated from Muskingum Area Technical College, now Zane State College. Cindy is a member of Coburn United Methodist Church as well as the Farm Bureau of Muskingum County, and County Commissioners Association of Ohio.

Since becoming Commissioner, she is proud to have graduated from the 12-week training course of the first Zanesville Citizens Police Academy. This experience was invaluable as she experienced the challenges and rewards of law enforcement within our County. Cindy works closely with other community leads and elected officials to keep County operations running smoothly. Regularly connecting with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority, Center for Seniors Board, the Local Emergency Planning Committee, Southeastern Ohio Joint Solid Waste District, Muskingum County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank), and Muskingum Families and Children First, gives Cindy the ability to actively participate in many facets of our County.

In order to be an effective and responsible Commissioner, Cindy believes it is important to have an open door policy, to be available and accessible to members of the community, as well as employees and officials, to listen and appreciate their concerns, and to act on those concerns when necessary. “I have been a resident of Muskingum County my entire life and I cannot imagine living anywhere else. To serve as Commissioner for Muskingum County is truly an honor that I am grateful for each and every day. I am determined to do everything I can to attract businesses with job opportunities to our community and promote growth for the people of Muskingum County.”

• (740) 819-4876
• dlprouty@muskingumcounty.org

With over three decades of experience in local government, the private sector, and public service, I am excited to help lead Muskingum County as Commissioner. As a husband and father, my commitment to making our county a safer place to live, work, and raise a family runs deep. I’ve proudly served the Dresden Fire Department for 32 years and as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office for 26 years, fostering a strong devotion to public safety and community awareness. My public service includes roles as Cass Township Trustee and Republican Central Committeeman for Cass Township, along with five terms as a Jefferson Township Trustee.

Working alongside my fellow commissioners, my goals include expanding water and sewer services, enhancing industrial parks in partnership with the Port Authority, promoting residential development, collaborating with the Land Bank, completing the jail facility, and supporting our local agriculture. I am dedicated to working closely with Muskingum County leadership, the City of Zanesville, and surrounding areas to ensure our efforts are unified and focused on the county’s growth and prosperity.

• (740) 819-4450
• mjbell@muskingumcounty.org

Melissa Bell and her husband Matt live and work as the 6th generation farmers on the Bell Farms Ag, LLC, family farm. She has also worked at the Ohio Pork Council, the Ohio FFA Foundation, and the Ohio Farm Bureau.

Additionally, Melissa is a mother, a wife, and a small business owner. She has four children: 20-year-old twins, Brady and Reily, both students at The Ohio State University; Delaney, 15; and Baylor, 8, both at Tri Valley Locals Schools.

She is committed to serving the constituents of our county through her interest and advocacy in agriculture, education and rural community development. She wants our community to be a place where we can raise our family, and offer them a safe, prosperous and vibrant place to return.