While most candidates appearing on the ballots of Williams County and Fulton County voters will be running unopposed, voters may still wish to view the full list of candidates that will be appearing on their ballots as well as information regarding any issues that are set to appear.
Residents of Williams and Fulton Counties are encouraged to remember to vote on November 5 and to contact their local Board of Elections with any questions they might have in regards to precincts, poll locations, voting hours, absentee votes, or the candidates and issues listed below.
WILLIAMS COUNTY
Judge – Municipal Court, one position. Names appearing: Kent North.
County Issues
Issue 1: Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal). Williams County. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Williams County Public Library for the purpose of current expenses at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each 1 dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due calendar year 2020.
Issue 8: Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal). Williams County. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Williams County for the purpose of providing and maintaining senior citizens services and facilities at a rate not exceeding 1 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in 2021.
Issue 9: Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement). Williams County. A replacement of a tax for the benefit of Williams County for the purpose of providing and operating revenue to the Williams County General Health District at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in 2021.
City Offices and Issues
City of Bryan: Positions on ballot: One Council seat in Ward 4 and Council-at-Large, 3 seats Board of Public Affairs. Names appearing: Judith Yahraus (Council – Ward 4), James Salsbury (Board of Public Affairs), Derek Allen (Board of Public Affairs), Thomas Sprow (Board of Public Affairs), Annette Schreiner (Board of Public Affairs), Michael Lirot (Council-at-Large), Jim Kozumplik (Council-at-Large), Denise Mueller Stollings (Council-at-Large).
Village Offices and Issues
Village of Blakeslee: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Linda Muehlfeld (Mayor), Cody Reynolds (Council), Nicholas Reed (Council).
Issue 7: Proposed Tax Levy (Additional). Village of Blakeslee. An additional tax for the benefit of the Village of Blakeslee, Williams County, Ohio for the purpose of police personnel salaries at a rate not exceeding five (5) mills for each one dollar of tax valuation, which amounts to $0.50 for each one hundred dollars of tax valuation, for a period of five (5) years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.
Village of Edgerton: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Jason Gruver (Mayor), Robert Day (Mayor), Dean M. Thiel (Council), Leslie VanAusdale (Council), Chuck Wallace (Council), Scott Hartley (Council).
Village of Edon: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Duane Thiel (Mayor), Michael Lirot (Council), Brandon Thiel (Council), Brook Morris (Council).
Village of Holiday City: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats. Names appearing: Pamela Day (Council).
Village of Montpelier: Positions on ballot: Three Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Steve Yagelski (Mayor), Chris Kannel (Council), Nathan Thompson (Council), Don Scholosser (Council).
Village of Pioneer: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Edward A. Kidston (Mayor), Albert Kwader (Mayor), Rodney D. Eckley (Council), Willus Cable (Council), William Turner (Council), Dean Frisbie (Council).
Village of Stryker: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Joey Beck (Mayor), Kim Feehan (Mayor), Lana Tompkins (Council).
Village of West Unity: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Peggy L. Bernath (Mayor), Don Leu (Mayor), Kevin L. Gray (Council), Michael Beals (Council).
Township Offices and Issues
Brady Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Willie Grime (Trustee), Chrystal L. Maneval (Fiscal Officer).
Bridgewater Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Michal Elser (Trustee), Brandon Hinkle (Trustee), Nicki Cogswell (Fiscal Officer).
Center Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Matthew A. Grube (Trustee), Todd Burkholder (Fiscal Officer).
Florence Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Bert A. Brown (Trustee), Courtny L. Osborn (Fiscal Officer).
Issue 6: Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement). Florence Township. A replacement of tax for the benefit of Florence Township for the purpose of the operation of the Florence Township Fire Department at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.05 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for three years, commencing in 2020, first due calendar year 2021.
Jefferson Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Linda Beck (Fiscal Officer), Scott Oberlin (Trustee).
Issue 4: Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal). Jefferson Township. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Jefferson Township for the purpose of fire protection at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.
Madison Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Terry D. Huffman (Trustee), Larry Traxler (Trustee), Debra Maneval (Fiscal Officer).
Maple Grove Union Cemetery District:
Issue 5: Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal). Maple Grove Union Cemetery District. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Maple Grove Union Cemetery District for the purpose of maintaining and operating Maple Grove Union Cemetery at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.
Millcreek Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Berdon L. Short (Trustee), Nancy Barnes (Fiscal Officer).
Northwest Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Benjamin J. Disbro (Trustee), Steven Stamper (Trustee), Peggy Disbro (Fiscal Officer), Bonnie Arnette (Fiscal Officer).
Pulaski Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Tod A. Schlachter (Trustee), Todd Schlachter (Trustee), Deanne Batterson (Fiscal Officer), Angela Lemons (Fiscal Officer).
Springfield Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Ed J. Ruffer (Trustee), Patti Rosebrock (Fiscal Officer).
Issue 3: Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal). Springfield Township. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Springfield Township for the purpose of fire protection at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.20 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.
Superior Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Daniel J. Gillen (Trustee), Patricia Creek (Fiscal Officer).
Boards of Education and Issues
Northwest Ohio Education Service Center, Governing School Board 9th District; one position. Names appearing: Tara Jo Burnett, Deborah A. Gerken.
Bryan City School District, two positions. Name appearing: Thomas Lingvai, Dustin Schlachter, Ben Camarillo.
Central Local School District, two positions. Names appearing: Schott Schindler.
Issue 10: Proposed Income Tax Central Local School District. Shall an annual tax of 0.50% on the school district income of individuals and of estates be imposed by the Central Local School District, Defiance and Williams Counties, for a period of 10 years, beginning January 1, 2020, for the purpose of providing for permanent improvements of the school district.
Edgerton Local School District, two positions. Names appearing: Darwin Krill, Bob Siebenaler, Lyn Bowsher.
Edon Northwest Local School District, two positions. Names appearing: Cody Best.
Issue 2: Proposed Income Tax Levy (Renewal). Northwest Local School District. Shall and annual income tax of one percent of the earned income of individuals residing in the School District be imposed by the Edon Northwest Local School District to renew and income tax expiring at the end of 2020 for five (5) years, beginning January 21, 2021, for the purpose of providing for the current operating expenses of the School District.
Millcreek West Unity Local School District, two full term positions and one unexpired term. Names appearing: Heather Jones, David Chester (unexpired), Sara Carothers (write-in).
Montpelier Exempted Village School District, two positions. Names appearing: Jeremy Clinger, Shawn Owen.
North Central Local School District, two positions. Names appearing: Anthony N. Burnett, Shane Martin.
Stryker Local School District, two positions. Names appearing: Brent Froelich, Daniel J. Hughes.
FULTON COUNTY
County Issues
Issue 9: Renewal of 1.6 mills and increase of 0.1 mill for a total of 1.7 mills for 5 years commencing in 2019 to provide and maintain senior citizen services and facilities.
City Offices and Issues
City of Wauseon: Positions on ballot: Three Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Kathy Huner (Mayor), Shane L. Chamberlin (Council), Jeff Stiriz (Council), Scott Stiriz (Council)
Village Offices and Issues
Village of Archbold: Positions on ballot: Three Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Jeffrey D. Fryman (Mayor), Brad Grime (Mayor), Karla C. Ball (Council), Michal Dijak (Council), Kevid D. Eicher (Council), Monica M. Miller (Council), Kevin L. Morton (Council).
Village of Delta: Positions on ballot: Three Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Bob Gilbert (Mayor), Chris Bauer (Council; write-in), Tony Dawson (Council), Lynn Frank (Council), Chad Johnson (Council), Art Thomas (Council).
Issue 10: Renewal of 1.25 mills for 5 years, commencing 2019, for the purpose of operating the municipal pool.
Village of Fayette: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: David E. Borer (Mayor), Suzette R. Boesger (Council; write-in), David Wheeler (Council).
Village of Lyons: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Andrea Glecker (Mayor), John J. Good (Council).
Village of Metamora: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Richard O. Sauerlender (Mayor), Lynda Arquette (Council), John G. Hudik (Council), Karon Lane (Council).
Village of Swanton: Positions on ballot: Two Council seats and Mayor. Names appearing: Ann Roth (Swanton), Neil Toeppe (Swanton), David J. Pilliod (Council; write-in), Dianne Westhoven (Council).
Township Offices and Issues
Amboy Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Thomas A. Herr, Jr. (Trustee), Suzanne Holland (Fiscal Officer).
Issue 1: Renewal of 0.75 mills for five years, commencing 2019, for the purpose of maintaining and operation of cemeteries.
Chesterfield Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Clark N. Emmons (Trustee), Peggy Dianne Volkman (Fiscal Officer).
Clinton Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Rick Frey (Trustee; Unexpired Term Ending December 31, 2021), Dave Murry (Trustee; Unexpired Term Ending December 31, 2021), Larry Neuenschwander (Trustee), Nancy J. Yackee (Fiscal Officer).
Issue 2: Replacement of 1 mill for five years, commencing 2020, for the purpose of road improvements.
Issue 3: Additional of 1.54 mills for five years, commencing 2019, for the purpose of fire protection services.
Dover Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Larry Burkholder (Trustee), Pamela J. Moore (Fiscal Officer), Dianne M. Valentine (Fiscal Officer).
Issue 4: Replacement of 1 mill for five years, commencing 2019, for the purpose of fire, rescue, and ambulance protection services.
Franklin Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Michael L. Kinsman (Trustee), Joshua A. Grime (Fiscal Officer).
Issue 5: Additional 1.1 mills for five years, commencing 2019, for the purpose of fire and EMS services.
Fulton Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Scott Gillen (Trustee), Julie Szabo (Fiscal Officer).
German Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Kenneth Leupp (Trustee), Joyce Kinsman (Fiscal Officer; write-in), Keith Roth (Fiscal Officer; write-in).
Gorham Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Lee W. Opdyke (Trustee), Eliott L. Richardson (Trustee), Melanie A. Fruchey (Fiscal Officer).
Pike Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Carl E. Beuhrer (Trustee), Jon Ehrsam (Trustee), Dennis N. Savage (Fiscal Officer).
Royalton Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Andrew Harris (Trustee), Merlin McCabe (Trustee), John W. O’Neil (Trustee), Neil Shaw (Trustee), Joseph W. Damman (Fiscal Officer).
Swancreek Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Phil Wiland (Trustee), Gene Wilson (Trustee), Jo M. Stultz (Fiscal Officer).
York Township: Positions on ballot: One Trustee and Fiscal Officer. Names appearing: Joe Howard (Trustee), Mark J. Jones (Trustee), Karen S. Miller (Fiscal Officer).
Issue 6: Renewal of 0.5 mills for five years, commencing 2019, for fire protection services.
Boards of Education and Issues
Northwest Ohio Education Service Center, District 1 Member, one position. Names appearing: Nona Rupp.
Northwest Ohio Education Service Center, District 3 Member, one position. No candidate filed.
LCBE Board Member, two positions. Names appearing: Jeff Bunck, Barbara Laird, Jared J. Lefevre (unexpired term ending December 31, 2021), James A. Telb.
Archbold Board of Education, two positions. Names appearing: Jeremy M. Hurst.
Anthony Wayne Board of Education, three positions. Names appearing: Jeffrey S. Baden, Pam Brint, Jayna Reagan, Andrew Teet.
Evergreen Board of Education, two positions. Names appearing: Nora E. Kiefer, Zachary Murry.
Fayette Board of Education, three positions. Names appearing: Ryan R. Eberly, Kirk Keiser, Jason Kessler, Fred Stockburger.
Issue 7: Replacement of 0.75 mills for five years, commencing 2020, for the purpose of current expenses of the Normal Memorial Library.
Liberty Center Board of Education, two positions. Names appearing: Jeff Benson, Todd Spangler.
Pike-Delta-York Board of Education, three positions. Names appearing: Alice M. Simon, Tammy Sprow.
Pettisville Board of Education, two positions. Names appearing: Daniel A. Bruner, Brent King, Scott Rupp, Eric Rychener, Pam Skates.
Swanton Board of Education, two positions. Names appearing: Ben Remer, David Smith.
Wauseon Board of Education, two positions. Names appearing: Larry L. Fruth, Stacia Radabaugh.
Other Local Issues
Delta One: Issue 8: Local option regarding Pueblo Lindo Sunday Sales of wine and mixed beverages and spiritous liquor.