Heather Harlow, Treasurer Candidate

Heather Harlow was elected Clerk of Colerain Township in 2003, upsetting a 16-year incumbent, making her the Chief Fiscal Officer and Chief Record Custodian of Ohio’s largest township. The Clerk is responsible for keeping a record of proceedings at public meetings, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reporting to the state and county auditors. The township’s budget is $26 million and employs over 250 full- and part-time personnel.

In addition to her elected duties, Heather works for her family’s property management business. She grew up in a strong family-business environment as her parents helped her grandfather, an immigrant from Eastern Europe, with his construction and brick and stone masonry business.

Heather first became involved in politics because of her strong commitment to Second Amendment rights. She is a NRA-certified instructor in five disciplines and teaches courses Ohioans need in order to obtain a concealed-carry permit.

She has served as secretary, vice chairman, and chairman of the Blue Chip (Cincinnati) YRs. She is the current Chairman for the Ohio Young Republicans and has served as National Committeewoman, Secretary and Executive Director of the organization. Heather worked on the Awards Committee for the YRNF 2003 Convention in Boston.

Heather is also active in the community, volunteering on the Advisory Committee for Northwest High School Career Center’s Construction Technology program and the alumni association of the Colerain Township Citizen Police Academy. She is a current student in the Colerain Township Citizen Fire Academy.

Prior to joining her family’s business, Heather was the program/communications manager for Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. During her time at Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, the organization received first-place honors from Keep America Beautiful for their innovative litter prevention education, recycling, and community improvement and beautification programs.

Heather holds a baccalaureate degree in English and Communication Arts from the College of Mount St. Joseph. She is working toward a Master of Public Administration at Northern Kentucky University, where was recently inducted into the Pinnacle Honor Society. Her husband, Michael, and she met in 1999 at the YRNF Convention in Cincinnati and have been married for three years.