Clear. Accurate. Information you can trust.
The Auditor’s Office plays a critical role in county government. Property values, financial records, and public information affect every taxpayer. Chris Blackburn believes this information should be accurate, transparent, and easy to understand.
About Chris Blackburn
I’m Chris Blackburn. I’m a husband, a dad of two teenage girls, an Army veteran, and a public servant.
Right now, I serve as Chief Deputy Treasurer here in Scioto County. That means I work in the details every day. Balancing accounts, tracking payments, reconciling reports, and making sure the numbers match. It is not glamorous work, but it is the kind of work that protects the public’s money.
I’m running for Scioto County Auditor because I believe local government should be accurate, steady, and understandable. People should not have to “know someone” or dig through paperwork to figure out what something means, why it changed, or where money is going.
My style is simple:
• Tell the truth.
• Show the work.
• Fix what is broken.
• Treat people with respect.
If you trust me with this job, my goal is to run an Auditor’s office that is professional, responsive, and transparent, with modern tools that make the information easier for normal people to find and understand.​​
The Auditor's Office
What it does, why it matters, and how it serves Scioto County taxpayers
The Scioto County Auditor’s Office plays a critical role in county government by maintaining property records, overseeing property assessments, and serving as the county’s chief fiscal officer.
The office is responsible for keeping accurate records of property ownership and values, ensuring assessments are fair and consistent, and providing financial information that supports budgeting, taxation, and public accountability across county government.
The work of the Auditor’s Office affects every taxpayer in Scioto County. Property valuations influence tax bills, public records impact homeowners and businesses, and financial reports help ensure public funds are tracked responsibly.
When information is accurate, clearly explained, and accessible, taxpayers can better understand how decisions are made and how their money is managed.
Chris Blackburn believes the Auditor’s Office should operate with accuracy, transparency, and consistency. Records should be reliable, assessments should be clearly explained, and financial information should be available in a way the public can understand.
As Auditor, Chris will focus on careful stewardship of information, clear communication, and maintaining public trust through professionalism and attention to detail.