{"id":50708,"date":"2026-03-31T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=50708"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:14:30","slug":"mike-iler-announces-republican-bid-for-paulding-county-commissioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/mike-iler-announces-republican-bid-for-paulding-county-commissioner\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Iler Announces Republican Bid for Paulding County Commissioner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mike Iler, a lifelong resident of Paulding County and former owner of the beloved Past Time Caf\u00e9, has officially announced his candidacy for County Commissioner on the Republican ticket. With a platform built on deep community roots and a passion for the county\u2019s future, Iler aims to bring a business- minded approach to local government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Foundation of Service and Faith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 1987 graduate of Paulding High School with a background in Business Administration and Management, Iler is a familiar face to many. His commitment to the community is reflected in his extensive involvement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish and the Knights of Columbus (St. Joseph Council).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 35-year Associate Member of the Paulding VFW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post 587.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Lifetime Member of the Paulding County History Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI feel I have been truly blessed to be from Paulding County,\u201d Iler said. \u201cThis community has given so much to me and my family, and I am ready to give back by ensuring our county remains a place where families can thrive for generations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Values and Local Dedication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married to Marcy (Reinhart) since 1998, Mike is the proud father of four daughters who embody the spirit of service: Macy, a four-year Navy veteran; Morgan and Miranda, members of the Ohio Air National Guard 180th Fighter Wing; and Molly, a senior at Paulding High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preservation and Presentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iler\u2019s vision for the county centers on a \u201cgem\u201d that he believes sits right within the county lines: its history and natural resources. He is a staunch advocate for the work of the Park Foundation and Friends of the Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPreservation and presentation are vital,\u201d Iler noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have beautiful rivers and natural resources that offer our residents a place to relax and connect. We must protect these assets while presenting Paulding County as the premier place to raise a family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing the need for a forward-thinking economy, Iler\u2019s campaign focuses on two main goals: keeping residents in the county and creating more jobs. \u201cTo grow, we need to show people why Paulding County is a hidden gem. That means bringing in more opportunities and jobs so our children and grandchildren choose to stay here and build their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Lifelong Resident. Business Experience. Proven Dedication.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mike Iler, a lifelong resident of Paulding County and former owner of the beloved Past Time Caf\u00e9, has officially announced<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":50709,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[6,92,11],"tags":[28521,28519,25993,28520,5371,3346,2962],"class_list":["post-50708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-election","category-government-legal","tag-marcy-iler","tag-mike-iler","tag-ohio-air-national-guard","tag-past-time-cafe","tag-paulding-county-commissioner","tag-paulding-high-school","tag-republican"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t