The League of Women Voters of Geauga is holding one of their Candidate Forums on Wednesday, September 24th, starting at 6:30pm at the Kenston High School Auditorium. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from the people who will be running our school and our communities! If you are unable to make it, the LWV usually posts the forum on YouTube a few days after the event.
The LWV notes that the following candidates have confirmed their attendance
If you have questions, they can be submitted online until the end of the day Monday, 9/22. Questions can also be submitted in person starting at 6pm the day of the event. Questions must adhere to the standards of the LWV which are defined at the link above. Note that candidates are NOT shown the questions ahead of time.
Details about the November Election Races
The following information is sourced directly from the Geauga County Board of Elections website.
Township Trustee/Village Council
For both Auburn and Bainbridge Township Trustees you will have the option to vote for up to two of the three candidates.
South Russell’s Council will select up to four of the six candidates.
Kenston School Board
The School Board voting will allow voters to select up to three of the six candidates.
Issues on the Ballot
Geauga County:
Children Services - Tax Levy - 0.7 mill - Renewal - children services collecting $2,331,346 annually - amounting to $15 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2026, first due 2027
Parks District - Tax Levy - 1.2 mills - Preserving and Protecting Land - collecting $3,384,359 annually - amounting to $23 for each $100,000 - 20 years - commencing in 2026, first due 2027- Renewal of 0.7 mill and increase of 0.5 mill
Auburn Township:
Tax Levy - 1 mill -Renewal - streets, roads, and bridges collecting $277,573 annually - amounting to $20 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2026, first due 2027
Sunday Sales - Patio Bar & Grill - 10584 E. Washington St., Auburn, OH 44023
Bainbridge Township:
Tax Levy - 2 mills -Renewal - streets, roads, and bridges collecting $835,134 annually - amounting to $29 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2026,
first due 2027