Stephen Ruth

CONSERVATIVE

Ruth, 46, is running on the Libertarian line. Ruth, who is making his second run for office, has built homes and has been a real estate agent and broker, and a landlord.

ISSUES:

• He said he would increase transparency in the county by drawing more attention to contracts being considered.
• He'll fight against red-light cameras, which he said should be signed off by professional engineers and lack an independent study on their effectiveness.
• He opposes a push for advanced septic systems, saying they're ineffective and would be a burden on homeowners.