Michael Stinziano
Candidate for Franklin County Auditor
Background
- Occupation
- Franklin County Auditor; attorney
- Campaign website
- michaelstinziano.com
Franklin County Auditor since March 11, 2019. He previously served on Columbus City Council (2016–2019), in the Ohio House (2011–2016) and as director of the Franklin County Board of Elections.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports property tax reform.
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“Michael will continue to advocate for common sense Property Tax reform.”
Housing
Supports expanding Ohio's Homestead Exemption property tax program.
The program lets low-income seniors and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans shield some home value from property tax.
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“Homestead Exemption Program which allows low income senior citizens and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans to reduce their property tax bills”
Supports a transparent, accessible triennial property value review.
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“championing a triennial review process which is transparent and accessible to homeowners and businesses”
Led an e-alert system against property title fraud.
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“implementing an e-alert system and working with law enforcement to draw attention to title fraud”
Government & transparency
Led removal of name-change fees on county documents.
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“his work to remove the fee paid by those who are attempting to change their name on county documents”
Led creation of a consumer fraud protection hotline.
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“Michael has expanded this work to include a fraud protection hotline”
Led offering paid family leave in the Auditor's office.
His campaign says he was the first countywide elected official in Franklin County to offer paid family leave.
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“the first county-wide elected official to offer paid family leave”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026)
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Elected Officials
Government record · Franklin County Board of Elections · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Michael's Priorities - Michael Stinziano for Franklin County Auditor
Campaign website · Citizens for Stinziano · michaelstinziano.com
- Meet Michael - Michael Stinziano for Franklin County Auditor
Campaign website · Citizens for Stinziano · michaelstinziano.com
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