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.
140 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 (8)
- Huber Heights, OH (7)
- Gahanna, OH (6)
- Dayton Public Schools, OH (6)
- Green, OH (6)
- Twinsburg, OH (4)
- Akron Public Schools, OH (4)
- Marion, OH (4)
- Lucas County, OH (4)
- Green, OH (4)
- Hudson, OH (4)
- Brecksville, OH (4)
Latest matching meetings
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
County to consider joint pavement marking agreement with Ottawa County
The Board will vote on a joint cooperation agreement with Ottawa County for the 2026 pavement marking program. Other business includes accepting a $10,000 election security grant, approving a records storage contract, and authorizing a grant application for a foam densifier. Several routine approvals for travel…
Commission reviews charter amendment and initiative/referendum articles
The Charter Review Commission is continuing its review of the city charter by discussing Article IX (Charter Amendment and Review) and Article X (Initiative, Referendum, and Recall). The meeting will include public comment on each article.
West Jefferson Charter Review Commission discusses proposed charter changes.
The West Jefferson Charter Review Commission is reviewing proposed changes to the village charter ahead of a public presentation on May 20. Members discussed potential updates to the 1% municipal tax rate, candidate petition requirements, recall procedures, and ward boundary definitions. The commission will consider…
Council sets recall elections for mayor, two councilmembers
City Council will vote on three resolutions to schedule recall elections for Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar. The elections are set for May 26-28, 2026, per Charter §68 after sufficient recall petitions were certified.
Planning Commission to consider removing open space from Village Green PUD
The Planning Commission will vote on a minor modification to the Village Green Planned Unit Development (PUD) to remove the open space area on the eastern portion of the parcel at 1460 Corydale Drive. They will also elect officers and approve policies and procedures for the coming year. The meeting includes approval…
Council to vote on recalling Mayor Bivens and two councilmembers
The City Council will consider resolutions to recall Mayor Michael Bivens and councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar. Other business includes a second reading of a zoning amendment requiring special permits for detention facilities, and multiple appropriations totaling over $440,000 for technology, elections, a…
Finance committee to discuss ongoing audits and IRS penalties
The Legislation, Codes & Regulations Committee will discuss placing staggered council terms on the ballot and meeting decorum. The Streets & Sewers Committee will consider a resolution to purchase road salt through ODOT. The Finance Committee will review the status of audits for 2022-2025, IRS penalties and appeals…
Charter Review Commission to review city charter articles and primary elections
The Charter Review Committee will review Articles IX through XV of the city charter. Members will also discuss the potential removal of the primary election and review suggested changes.
Election of Officers—Chair and Vice Chair
The Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. It will approve the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. The council will hear the Housing Officer’s annual report from Walter Maynard. General business items will also be addressed.
Board elects new VP, approves personnel list, DEA motion fails
This review session covered the election of Joseph Lacey as vice president and approval of a large personnel agenda including retirements, resignations, and new hires. A motion to approve Human Resources – DEA After July 10 failed 5-1. Presentations included the Math Olympics and an AI collaboration with Sinclair…
Southgate Farm review and solar siting analysis on agenda
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a year-end review for Southgate Farm and a solar site analysis, review plaque options for East Liberty School, elect officers, and approve rules and procedures. The meeting also includes an oath of office for a new member and liaison reports.
Council to approve a PILOT agreement with Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic
The Bedford Heights Town Council will consider several items, including closing the South River Road Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and approving a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic at 25 South River Road, Lot 46-53-400. Council members will also discuss a facilities…
Board approves building reconfigurations in 4-3 vote
The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education voted on building reconfigurations, approved a resolution for principal vacation 2026, and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting also included the appointment of a Treasurer Pro Tem.
Council will elect new officers and review the 2025 CRA status report
The Troy Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council will meet on February 24, 2026 at City Hall. The council will elect officers for 2026, accept the minutes from the March 21, 2025 meeting, and discuss the 2025 CRA Annual Status Report. No other actions are listed on the agenda.