COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohioans voting in the May 6 special election will be deciding several countywide races and municipal issues, from city council seats to Fairfield County property taxes and Delaware County library funding.
Early-in person and absentee voting has already kicked off in the May election, which also features Issue 2 on ballots statewide. If passed, Issue 2 would allow Ohio to give out up to $250 million in bonds annually, or $2.5 billion over the next decade, to fund local infrastructure projects, like building roads, bridges, landfills, water supply systems and more. Learn more about Issue 2 in the video player above.
Otherwise, here are the countywide races and municipal issues to expect on your ballot.
Franklin County
City councils
- Columbus District 7 — Vote for one, two proceed: Kate Curry-Da-Souza (I), former chair of the Near East Area Commission; Jesse Vogel (D), an immigration attorney; Tiara Ross (D), an assistant city attorney.
- Hilliard — Elect 4: Samer Bazerbashi, Tina Cottone, Dorothy Hassan Tony Moog, Kathy Parker‐Jones, Nadia A. Rasul, Andy Teater.
- Whitehall Ward 2 — Vote for one, two proceed: David F. Coleman, Jr., Brian McCann, Micole L. Spicer.
Municipal issues
- Blendon Township: An additional, continuing 4.48 mills for the police department. If approved, property owners would pay $157 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Brown Township: An additional, continuing 5.2 mills for fire and EMS services. If approved, property owners would pay $182 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Clinton Township: A continuing replacement of 3.2 mills for fire service. If approved, property owners would pay $92 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Franklin Township: An additional, continuing 14.79 mills for fire service. If approved, property owners would pay $518 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Hamilton Township: A renewal of 3.75 mills for five years for police service. If approved, property owners would pay $57 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Jefferson Township: A renewal of 2.8 mills for 10 years for road maintenance to replace an expiring levy. If approved, property owners would pay $98 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Mifflin Township:
- An additional, continuing 1.95 mills for fire and EMS service. If approved, property owners would pay $68 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- An additional 3.48 mills for 10 years for the police department. If approved, property owners would pay $122 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Village of Lockbourne: Income tax increase of 1.5% to a total 2.5%, with a credit of 1.5% for income tax paid to another municipality.
- Washington Township Fire District: A renewal of 8.25-mill for five years for fire and EMS service, which would raise $18,351,000 annually. If approved, the measure would cost property owners $176 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
Delaware County
Municipal Court Clerk of Courts
- Democratic Primary: Scott Charland, Tyler Frederick. Winner will face Republican Cindy Dinovo.
Countywide
- Delaware County District Library: An additional 1-mill to generate $10,459,000 annually for the Delaware County District Library. If approved, the measure would cost property owners $35 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
Municipal issues:
- Genoa Township: A renewal of 5.3 mills and an increase of 2.4 mills for five years for fire and EMS services to generate $9,489,000 annually. If approved, property owners would pay $199 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Liberty Township: An additional, continuing 2.4 mills for fire and EMS services to generate $6,667,000 annually. If approved, property owners would pay $84 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Washington Township Fire District: A renewal of 8.25-mills for five years for fire and EMS service, to generate $18,351,000 annually. If approved, the measure would cost property owners $176 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
Fairfield County
City councils
- Lancaster:
- Council at-Large Republican Primary — Elect four: Burt Conley, Alayna Hoop, Rob Knisley, Corey Schoonover, Michael Wing, Bob Wolfinger.
- Council Ward 2 Republican Primary — Elect one: Elliot E. Hall, Talia Barsi, Joe Bizjak.
- Council Ward 5 Republican Primary — Elect one: Kristina Crites, Ethan Dorr.
- Council Ward 6 Republican Primary — Stelphen Ogg, Becky Tener.
Countywide
- Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities: A renewal of 1.85 mills for five years to generate $7,608,000 annually for programs and operation of facilities. If approved, property owners would pay $40 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
Municipal issues
- Bloom Township: An additional, continuing levy 2.25 mills for fire and EMS to generate $1,087,000 annually. If approved, property owners would pay $79 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Greenfield Township: An additional, continuing 1.75 mills for road and bridge maintenance to generate $451,000 annually. If approved, property owners would pay $61 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Hocking Township: An additional, continuing 4 mills for fire and EMS to generate $655,000 annually. If approved, property owners would pay $140 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
- Village of Buckeye Lake: an additional property tax of 4 mills for three years for police protection, to generate $524,000 annually. If approved, property owners would pay $140 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.
Licking County
Municipal Court Clerk of Court
- Republican Primary — Elect one: Gary Burkholder, Carrie Masterson.
City councils
- Newark City Council Ward 3 Republican Primary: Molly Ingold, Jeff Rath.
Countywide
- County Children Services: a 1-mill replacement for 10 years.
- County Line Joint Fire District: an additional 4.5 mills for five years for fire and EMS operations.
Municipal Issues
- Heath: A renewal of 1-mill for five years for fire and EMS.
- Granville Recreation District: A renewal levy of 0.75-mill for five years for parks and recreation.
- Hanover Township: An additional 0.5-mill for five years for operating cemeteries.
- Hopewell Township: A renewal of 2 mills for five years for roads and bridges.
- Madison Township: A renewal of 2.3 mills for five years for fire and emergency medical services.
- Newark Township: An additional 1.5-mills for five years for roads and bridges.
- Perry Township: A replacement 3 mills for five years for fire and EMS.
- St. Albans Township: A renewal of 3 mills with an increase of an additional 7 mills for five years for fire and EMS.
- Village of Alexandria: Increase the village income tax from the current 1% to 1.5% for municipal expenses, like police protection.
- Village of Buckeye Lake: An additional property tax of 4 mills for three years for police protection, to generate $524,000 annually.
- Village of Hanover: A replacement 3 mills for five years for streets and walkways.
- West Licking Joint Fire District: A continuing replacement 3 mills.