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Jill Cole

Republican

Mayor of Blue Ash

Jill Cole is a Republican who has been mayor of Blue Ash since December 1, 2023, after joining city council by appointment in 2020 and winning election in 2021 and 20231. She co-founded Cole Realty Associates in 2006, owns the Galbraith Business Center, is a U.S. Army veteran, and holds a business degree from Ohio State University1. She is challenging Rep. Karen Brownlee in House District 282.

Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her priorities page says she supports expanding educational opportunities for parents through vouchers and charter schools. (2026) source
  • Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tolow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her priorities page says parents have a right to know what is being taught, supports a renewed focus on core subjects, and calls for a partnership between families and schools. (2026) source
  • Policing and crimeMore police, with a focus on repeat offenderslow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her priorities page backs investments in public safety and law enforcement training and a justice system that holds offenders accountable. (2026) source
  • Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental ruleslow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her priorities page says government should get out of the way and help entrepreneurs succeed, and supports cutting personal income taxes and eliminating wasteful spending. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Housing and growth, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Appointed to Blue Ash City Council in 2020, elected in 2021 and 2023, and sworn in as mayor on December 1, 20231.
  • U.S. Army veteran with an honorable discharge; former commercial loan officer at Bank One1.
  • Board member of SheLeads and the Blue Ash Republican Club1.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

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  1. Meet JillJill Cole campaign
  2. Rep. Karen Brownlee defends House seat against Jill ColeState Affairs Pro
  3. PrioritiesJill Cole campaign