Candidates and municipalities filed their petitions as they seek voters’ support in the November election that will involve several key races and issues.
Here are all the candidates and some issues that voters will see in November. The Licking County Board of Elections certified the list at its Aug. 17 meeting. Some additional charter amendments may make the list if municipalities file them with the board before Sept. 4. Write-in candidates have until Aug. 24 to join the races.
Licking County Commissioner
McLeish ran unopposed in the primary, whereas Van Buren defeated four other candidates on the Republican ballot. The winner will succeed Rick Black, who didn’t seek reelection.
Licking County Common Pleas Judge – Domestic Relations
Essex replaces Judge David Branstool, who withdrew his candidacy in recent weeks so Essex could run. Branstool said he filed to run because he didn’t want the position to go uncontested.
Licking County Common Pleas Judge – Probate/Juvenile
Licking County Common Pleas Judge – General Division
Licking County Auditor
5th District Court of Appeals Judge
George defeated Matt Donahue (R), of Pickerington, and Jeff Furr (R), of Utica, in the May primary.
69th House District
68th House District
12th Congressional District
Christian defeated Daniel Crawford and Jason Reynard, both of Newark, in the Democratic primary, and Balderson ran unopposed.
Some Licking County issues that municipalities filed
There are several municipalities seeking property tax renewals, including Buckeye Lake, Hanover and townships of Granville, Bowling Green, Eden, Washington and Mary Ann. Heath is seeking charter amendments for emergency resolutions, extending the deadline for rezoning ordinances and how it publishes notices.
Pataskala is also seeking some charter amendments, such as to amend Section 3.07, detailing salaries of public officials; amend Section 7.07, involving the park and recreation board; and amend several other sections involving city officials and departments.
A portion of the issues are more routine liquor options in Johnstown, Newark and Etna Township, where businesses seek the ability to sell wine and mixed beverages on Sundays.
The board also mentioned that it anticipates the village of Granville will submit a charter amendment to prohibit the construction of large data centers within village limits. Organizers submitted a petition to the village and expect city council to vote to place the amendment on the ballot Aug. 19.
For the full list, visit boe.ohio.gov/licking.
Advocate reporter Josué Perez can be reached at jhperez@newarkadvocate.com.
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