Recorder
Brandon Charles McClain (D) |
Adil Baguirov (R) |
Bio: I am a proud Veteran who is the Montgomery County Recorder. I became the Recorder in March 2018 following the passing of Willis E. Blackshear, Sr. Since taking office, I have implemented programs to protect the property owners of Montgomery County against property fraud and serve my fellow Veterans by ensuring they are connected to hard earned benefits. Previously, I served as a Magistrate and Acting Judge in Dayton Municipal Court where I presided over landlord/tenant matters and real estate cases. Prior to serving on the bench, I was an Attorney fighting for property owners throughout the Miami Valley who had their ownership interest negatively impacted by fraudulent activity. Currently, I am the Secretary of the Montgomery County Records Commission and Microfilming Board, and a member of the Montgomery County Automated Data Processing Board, the Ohio Recorders Association, the Ohio Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Magistrates, the Dayton Bar Association (Board of Trustees and 2017 Rising Star Recipient), the Ex-Offender Reentry Program Legal Subcommittee, the Dayton Bar Association's Ethics Subcommittee. I also serve on the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyer's Project Board of Directors, the Mary Scott Nursing Center Board of Directors, and the Sinclair College Paralegal Program Advisory Committee. |
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What experiences do you have that qualify you for this position? The Recorder is responsible for the safekeeping of all documents pertaining to the ownership of real estate and the release of our Veterans from military service. My background as a legal professional who handled cases pertaining to the real estate market and distinction as a proud Veteran make me uniquely qualified to remain the Recorder. Since becoming the Recorder in March 2018, I have implemented (2) initiatives currently benefiting the citizens of Montgomery County. The first initiative, which is called the Fraud Alert Notification (FAN) System, is a free innovative system which protects property owners against fraudulent activity. To date, approximately 5,000 residents are being protected by my system. My second initiative, which is called the Veterans Identification Card Program, connects my fellow Veterans to health care benefits, burial benefits, service credit hours, and store discounts. To date, I have issued approximately 750 Veteran Identification Cards. My genuine dedication to the citizens of Montgomery County has earned me the support of the Dayton Area Realtors PAC (comprised of experienced and respected realtors and investors) and the endorsements of the Montgomery County Sheriff FOP Lodge #104, the Captain John C. Post FOP Lodge #44, and many regional labor unions. |
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What issues are a priority for you? As a proud Veteran, Attorney, former Dayton Municipal Court Magistrate and Acting Judge, and now as the Montgomery County Recorder; protecting and serving the citizens within our community remains my top priority. Since becoming the Montgomery County Recorder in March 2018, I have implemented programs that currently address many of the issues that have been prevalent within Montgomery County for decades. To date, I have implemented initiatives to protect homeowners (particularly our seniors) against fraudulent activity which threatens their homes. I have also implemented a Veteran Identification Program to assist my fellow veterans in gaining access to hard earned benefits such as healthcare, burial, store discounts, and more. These (2) successful programs are proof that I am dedicated to protecting and serving the citizens of Montgomery County. |
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