John T. Plecnik
Candidate for Lake County Commissioner, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Occupation
- Lake County Commissioner; associate professor of law
- Lives in
- Willoughby Hills
- Campaign website
- johnplecnik.com
Lake County Commissioner since his appointment in February 2021, elected to a full term in 2022. He is an associate professor of law at Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and previously served on Willoughby Hills City Council and the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Libraries board.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against a proposed county tax increase.
His campaign site says his vote defeated the largest proposed tax increase in Lake County history.
ReportAbout John – Commissioner John T. PlecnikCampaign website · Neighbors for Plecnik · johnplecnik.com
“John's NO vote killed the single biggest tax increase in Lake County history!”
Voted to double the homestead exemption for seniors.In office
The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a local homestead exemption doubling the state-funded exemption for qualifying seniors and disabled homeowners, effective for tax year 2026.
ReportLake County Officials to Provide Over $9 Million in Local Tax Relief Measures and Benefits for Homeowners Across Lake CountyGovernment record · Lake County Board of Commissioners · Jun 25, 2026 · lakecountyohio.gov
“Our vote to double the homestead exemption and reduce levy collections provides real, tangible relief for seniors and homeowners”
Pledges to keep pushing for property tax cuts.In office
ReportLake County Officials to Provide Over $9 Million in Local Tax Relief Measures and Benefits for Homeowners Across Lake CountyGovernment record · Lake County Board of Commissioners · Jun 25, 2026 · lakecountyohio.gov
“No senior and nobody should be taxed out of their home, and I won’t stop fighting to cut property taxes for you”
Public safety
Voted for $1.2 million in police training software.
ReportIssues – Commissioner John T. PlecnikCampaign website · Neighbors for Plecnik · johnplecnik.com
“John voted to increase support for our local police departments in Lake County by $1.2 million through the provision of Lexipol training software.”
Voted to build the Sheriff's new range and training center.
ReportIssues – Commissioner John T. PlecnikCampaign website · Neighbors for Plecnik · johnplecnik.com
“John voted to build the Sheriff’s new range and training center in Painesville Township”
Economy & jobs
Led a Willoughby Hills tax abatement bringing 300 jobs.In office
As a Willoughby Hills councilman he negotiated and drafted the abatement, according to his county biography.
ReportJohn T. Plecnik – Commissioners' OfficeGovernment record · Lake County, Ohio · lakecountyohio.gov
“personally negotiated and drafted the tax abatement that brought over 300 good-paying jobs”
Health & human services
Proposed 25% water and sewer discount for low-income seniors.
ReportIssues – Commissioner John T. PlecnikCampaign website · Neighbors for Plecnik · johnplecnik.com
“John proposed and passed the 25% discount on Lake County water and sewer fees for low-income seniors.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John T. Plecnik on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Master File – Sample Ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all precincts)
Election filing · Lake County Board of Elections · wpassets.lakecountyohio.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (updated 9/8/2026)
Election filing · Lake County Board of Elections · wpassets.lakecountyohio.gov
- About John – Commissioner John T. Plecnik
Campaign website · Neighbors for Plecnik · johnplecnik.com
- Issues – Commissioner John T. Plecnik
Campaign website · Neighbors for Plecnik · johnplecnik.com
- Lake County Officials to Provide Over $9 Million in Local Tax Relief Measures and Benefits for Homeowners Across Lake County
Government record · Lake County Board of Commissioners · Jun 25, 2026 · lakecountyohio.gov
- John T. Plecnik – Commissioners' Office
Government record · Lake County, Ohio · lakecountyohio.gov
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