Elections in Ohio local government
What Ohio city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
258 Ohio meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Ohio with the most elections activity
- Bedford Heights, OH (16)
- Summit County, OH (10)
- Stow, OH (8)
- Canal Winchester, OH (7)
- Huber Heights, OH (7)
- North Canton, OH (7)
- Twinsburg, OH (6)
- Gahanna, OH (6)
- Whitehall, OH (6)
- Dayton Public Schools, OH (6)
- Green, OH (6)
- Avon, OH (6)
Latest matching meetings
Council to send initiative petition to November ballot
Mayfield Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a motion directing the Clerk of Council to send Initiative Petition Ordinance 2026-15 to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections for the November 3, 2026, ballot. The agenda includes roll call, pledge, the motion, and adjournment.
County to vote on $1.5M road salt, $896K sheriff vehicles, and more
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold an open session on August 20, 2026, to decide on a range of items, including a post-primary election report, LED lighting upgrades at Sandymount Park, a budget transfer for a small area plan, a new lease for the Sheriff's Office, and a grant application for transit…
Commissioners to consider demolition contract, election grants, and shelter funding
The Lucas County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several administrative items, including a contract for demolition of the former Canine Care & Control Center, acceptance of a state election training grant, and disbursement of funds to domestic violence shelters. The agenda also includes…
Council to amend street lighting tax levy ballot language
The Warrensville Heights City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to consider a resolution amending a prior resolution that submits a 1.0 mill tax levy renewal for street lighting to voters. The amendment corrects the ballot language and the citation to the Ohio Revised Code section. The resolution also…
Council rejects data-center ban petition, schedules November vote
Trenton City Council held a special meeting to decide whether a petition to add a data-center construction ban to the city charter contained enough valid signatures. Council first voted to declare the petition insufficient under the city charter’s 10% signature rule, then separately voted to place the proposed ban on…
Board to approve bond issue and operating levy resolution for November 2026 election
The Upper Arlington City School District board will hold a special meeting to act on a resolution authorizing a bond issue and current expense levy for the November 2026 election. The resolution updates language from the June 30, 2026 resolution based on feedback from Franklin County officials.
Council considers renewal of 1.00 mill street lighting levy
The City Council is meeting to discuss a resolution to renew a 1.00 mill levy for street lighting. If approved, the measure would be placed on the November 3, 2026, ballot for a five-year term.
Council considers charter amendments for election and traffic monitoring
City Council will discuss two ordinances to place charter amendments on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding a public employee investigation.
CWICC to consider property sale to Fairfield Trine, LLC
The Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation will hold elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and a Category B Trustee. The body will also consider a resolution regarding a lease termination and purchase option for property at 18–26 West Waterloo St.
Council to consider placing 6-mill renewal levy on November ballot
Fostoria City Council will hold second and third readings on two budget-appropriation ordinances and a first reading on a six-mill real estate tax levy renewal. The levy, if approved by council, would go before voters on November 3, 2026. Council may also enter executive session for personnel, property, or legal…
Williams County Commissioners to consider Department of Aging levy
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss supplemental appropriations and a resolution of necessity for a Department of Aging levy. The body is also reviewing an AI usage policy and various project agreements.
Rezoning of 2570 Post Road to residential and ballot question approved
The city council holds a public hearing on a proposed rezoning of a 3.2-acre parcel at 2570 Post Road from Public Facilities to R-3 Single Unit Residential. A second ordinance authorizes placing the rezoning question on the November 2026 ballot for voter approval.
City Council to vote on rezoning 2570 Post Road to residential
The Twinsburg City Council will consider an ordinance to rezone a property at 2570 Post Road from public facilities to single-unit residential use. The meeting also includes a public hearing to place a question on the November 3, 2026 ballot regarding this specific rezoning.
Council will consider multiple charter amendment resolutions for upcoming ballot
The Gahanna City Council will approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes and a series of resolutions to place charter amendments on the ballot. The council will also consider several ordinances, including special assessment levies for sidewalk programs, a copy‑charge fee for law‑enforcement video records, and…
Supervisors of the Checklist to verify annual voter checklist
The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet to verify the annual checklist as required by RSA 654:39. The body will accept new voter registration applications and requests for checklist corrections.
Council to certify primary election results as final
The Summit County Council is meeting in special session to act as the Board of Canvassers and certify the primary election results as true, accurate, and final. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business or discussion items listed.
Proposed 0.25% income tax for safety, police, fire to be on November ballot
City Council will consider a proposed temporary 0.25% municipal income tax dedicated to neighborhood safety, police and fire operations, and criminal gang disruption, with a special election to be held November 3, 2026. The agenda also includes multiple contracts and expenditures, including $85,000 for school safety…
Council to discuss parks levy for November ballot
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the possibility of placing a parks levy on the November ballot at the Mayor's request and review related legislation, including Proposed Resolutions 18-2026 and 19-2026. No final decisions will be made at this meeting.
Board to discuss subcontractor selection for school construction
This special board meeting will publicly discuss the selection of subcontractors for a school building construction project. The board will then convene in executive session to discuss security arrangements and emergency response protocols. Possible action may be taken after the executive session.
Gahanna Council reviews charter amendments, sidewalk fees, and Hamilton Road paving
The Committee of the Whole will consider multiple proposed charter amendments affecting elections, ward boundaries, and municipal departments. Officials will also approve special assessments for the 2025 sidewalk maintenance program and authorize a design contract for the Hamilton Road urban paving project…
Commissioners set hearings on ¼% jail sales tax for Nov ballot
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to set public hearing dates for a proposed ¼% sales tax to fund the Lorain County Jail and Detention Facility. The tax would last 15 years and be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Four hearings are scheduled for July 17 and July 21, 2026…
Council to address recall election at special meeting
The Whitehall City Council is holding an emergency special meeting called by the mayor solely to address the public regarding the recall election. No other business or votes are scheduled.
Council considers rezoning 2570 Post Road for a November ballot vote
City Council will discuss a rezoning request for 2570 Post Road and a corresponding ballot initiative for the November 2026 election. The meeting also covers the adoption of the 2027 tax budget and several real estate acquisitions on E. Aurora Road.
Commissioners to consider placing .5 mill health district renewal levy on Nov. 3 ballot
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine resolutions including investments, appropriations, and transfers, and may enter executive session for personnel matters. They will also vote on several specific items: approving credit card limits for the deputy administrator and IT director…
City Council to adopt $107 million budget for Fiscal Year 2027
The City Council will vote to adopt the FY 2027 operating and capital budgets and a five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes decisions on council compensation, municipal elections, and several city service contracts.
Council will vote on establishing a charter commission and election question
The Norwood City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance that would place the question of creating a charter commission on the November 3, 2026 ballot and declare an emergency. Other items include an amendment to the boarding homes ordinance, authorization of non‑union pay rates, a resolution to levy an…
Council to lower Darrow Road speed limit from 45 to 35 mph and pursue gas aggregation ballot issue
Council is reviewing items for its June 16 regular meeting, including a consent agenda and several pieces of legislation. Notable items include reducing the speed limit on Darrow Road (SR 91) between Valley View Road and the northern city line, authorizing 14 new fire hydrants on Middleton and Stow Roads, and placing…
Council to vote on staggered terms and grant funding
Marion City Council will vote on amending council terms to four years and authorize the fire department to apply for FEMA grants. The body will also approve accepting donations for YMCA scholarships and funding for Kenton Avenue shelters.
Commission to hear housing report and elect officers
The Human Relations Commission will receive a housing report from the City's Housing Program Administrator and hear the Mayor's report. They will discuss grant presentations to City Council, plan the 2027 Multifaith Breakfast, and consider a proposal for Juneteenth 2027. The Commission will also elect new officers for…
Final deadline to change party affiliation before Sep 8 primary election
The Supervisors of the Checklist will approve the annual voter checklist, including sending notices to voters who have not voted in the past five years. They will also accept applications for new voter registration, corrections to the checklist, and changes of political party affiliation. This meeting marks the final…
Council to consider police/fire pension levy renewal with increase
The City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on tax budgets for 2027, a renewal tax levy with an increase for the police and fire pension fund, and several contracts including mowing, custodial services, and road improvements. A previously planned economic development incentive agreement is postponed…
Routine meeting covers CCRB process overview and officer elections.
This agenda outlines a routine Citizens Complaint Review Board session and contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive policy votes or public hearings scheduled. The board will conduct standard steps including roll call, oaths of office for seven members, and elections for chair and vice chair. A primary…
Council to vote on solar power purchase agreement for wastewater plant
A special committee meeting at 6 PM will consider a lease with Goodwill for the former Rite Aid property. The regular council meeting at 6:30 PM will vote on an annexation of 1.785 acres west of the city, a solar PPA for the wastewater plant, a resolution for staggered council terms, and multiple grant applications…
Council proposes term limits amendment for November ballot
City Council will consider placing several charter amendments on the ballot, including term limits for council members (max three consecutive terms), authorizing the mayor to approve contracts under $25,000 without council approval, and limiting tax levy votes to November elections. They also vote on resolutions for…
First reading of ordinance to put charter revisions on November ballot
Wyoming City Council will begin the process of placing proposed charter revisions on the November 2026 ballot with a first reading of the ordinance. The council will also hold a public hearing and second reading for the development plan of Elm Primary School at 134 Elm Avenue, which includes a zoning code amendment…
Council to decide on renewal of 4.1 mill tax levy
The Berea City Council will hold third readings on an ordinance to levy an excise tax on short-term rentals and a tax increment financing district for Front Street Townhomes. First readings include a zoning change to permit hookah bars, renewal of the city's 4.1 mill operating levy, and a charter amendment to create…
Commission will review and vote on drafted bylaws
The Kent Sustainability Commission will meet on May 11, 2026 at City Hall. The agenda includes electing a Chair and Vice Chair and reviewing drafted bylaws for possible approval. The meeting also provides time for public comments before adjournment.
Commission will review amended historic district regulations
The Historic District Commission will discuss the amended historic district regulations and the second draft of design guidelines. It will also set the schedule for the CAMP program, approve administrative items, and elect officers. Minutes from the April 7 meeting will be approved, and announcements about upcoming…
Commission to elect chair, hear habitat association presentation
This is a routine Parks & Recreation Commission meeting with mostly procedural items. The commission will swear in new members and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. They will also hear a presentation from the Twinsburg Native Habitat Association and discuss a community survey and cleanup.
Community Improvement Corporation elects trustees and reviews facility leases
This agenda outlines the annual and organizational meetings for the Community Improvement Corporation of Troy on April 22, 2026. The body will conduct routine governance tasks, including the election of trustees and officers, approval of prior minutes, and a discussion on lease agreements for city-owned facilities…