Village of Grafton

U.S. Senator · Unexpired term ending 1/3/2029

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• Sherrod BrownDemocratic
• Greg LevyOther-party candidate
• William B. RedpathLibertarian
• Jon HustedRepublican

U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

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• Brian A. ShaverDemocratic
• Michael J. VeloffLibertarian
• Bob LattaRepublican

Governor

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• Amy ActonDemocratic
• Don KissickLibertarian
• Vivek RamaswamyRepublican

Attorney General

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• Keith FaberRepublican
• John J. KulewiczDemocratic

Auditor of State

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• Annette BlackwellDemocratic
• Frank LaRoseRepublican

Secretary of State

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• Tom PrussLibertarian
• Allison RussoDemocratic
• Robert SpragueRepublican

Treasurer of State

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• Jay EdwardsRepublican
• Seth WalshDemocratic

State Senator, 13th District · Full term commencing 1/1/2027

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• Joe MillerDemocratic
• Gayle ManningRepublican

State Representative, 54th District

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• Brenda BuchananDemocratic
• Kellie DeeterRepublican

Judge of the Court of Appeals (9th District) · Full term commencing 2/9/2027

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• Cynthia CurtinRepublican
• Betty SuttonDemocratic

Judge of the Court of Appeals (9th District) · Unexpired term ending 2/9/2029

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• Tavia GalonskiDemocratic
• Nathan ManningRepublican

Justice of the Supreme Court · Full term commencing 1/1/2027

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• Marilyn ZayasDemocratic
• Daniel R. HawkinsRepublican

Justice of the Supreme Court · Full term commencing 1/2/2027

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• Colleen O’DonnellRepublican
• Jennifer BrunnerDemocratic

Judge of the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division · Full term commencing 2/9/2027

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• James T. WaltherNo party listed

Lorain County Commissioner · Full term commencing 1/1/2027

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• Jeff RiddellRepublican
• Carolyn Y. WhiteDemocratic

Lorain County Auditor · Full term commencing 3/8/2027

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• Elaine M. SeguinRepublican
• Craig SnodgrassDemocratic

Issue 3: Photo identification to vote (constitutional amendment)

Proposed Constitutional Amendment TO REQUIRE VOTERS TO PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO VOTE Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly To enact Section 5 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of Ohio A majority yes vote is required for the adoption of Section 5. This proposed amendment would: • Require voters to present an approved form of government-issued photo identification in order to vote. • Allow state law to provide for an alternative method of verifying a voter’s identity for a voter who has a sincere religious objection to being photographed and, therefore, does not possess an approved form of government-issued photo identification. • Require that voters who do not vote in person provide an approved form of government-issued photo identification, unless the law authorizes those persons to vote by providing a signature and at least one other specified unique identifier. • Define approved forms of government-issued photo identification as an unexpired Ohio driver license or state identification card; a United States passport or passport card; or a United States military identification card, Ohio National Guard identification card, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs identification card. If approved, the amendment shall take effect immediately. A “YES” vote means approval of the amendment. A “NO” vote means disapproval of the amendment. SHALL THE AMENDMENT BE APPROVED?

Issue 7: Lorain County General Health District renewal levy

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Lorain County for the purpose of operating expenses, for the Lorain County General Health District that the county auditor estimates will collect $3,785,431 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $11 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

Issue 12: Lorain County children services additional levy

An additional tax for the benefit of Lorain County for the purpose of providing for expenditures necessary for the support of Children Services, for the care and placement of abused, neglected and dependent children, and for the Bureau of Children with Medical Handicaps that the county auditor estimates will collect $5,405,086 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.45 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $16 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

Issue 18: Grafton charter amendment — Clerk of Council and Director of Finance

Section 1. Clerk of Council Effective from and after January 1, 2028, the Council may appoint, by a majority vote of its current members, a person to serve as the Clerk of Council. The Clerk of Council shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed without cause by a majority vote of the current members of Council. The Clerk shall give notice of the Council meetings, keep the journal of its proceedings, authenticated by the Clerk's signature and recorded in full, in a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and resolutions of Council and perform such other duties as shall be required by this Charter or by ordinance or resolution of the Council. Section 2. Director of Finance (A) Effective from and after January 1, 2028, the Mayor shall appoint a Director of Finance who shall take office upon confirmation by the Council by a majority vote of its members. The Director of Finance shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the Council and may be suspended or removed from office by the Mayor with the consent of the Council granted by a majority vote of its members, or by the Council by a four-fifths vote without the consent of the Mayor. (B) The Director of Finance shall possess an accredited degree in finance or a minimum of five years full time professional work experience in finance. Work experience shall be evaluated by Council and must demonstrate sufficient financial management skills. (C) The Director of Finance shall serve the Mayor and the Council as financial advisor in connection with municipal affairs. The Director of Finance shall keep the financial records of the Municipality, exhibiting accurate statements of all monies received and expended, of all property owned by the Municipality, and of all taxes and assessments. The Director of Finance shall be custodian of all public money of the Municipality, shall keep and preserve such money in the place or places authorized by ordinance, and shall disburse the same as may be required by law or ordinance. The Director of Finance shall not allow the amount set aside for any appropriation to be overdrawn or drawn for any other purpose. The Director of Finance may examine and audit the accounts of all officers, employees, and departments of the Municipality. The Director of Finance may require evidence that the amount of any claim presented to the Director of Finance is due. (D) In the event of a vacancy in the office of Director of Finance, a successor shall be appointed in the same manner as provided in Division (A) of this Section in the case of an original appointment. The Mayor, with the approval of a majority of Council, may appoint an Acting Director of Finance if there is a vacancy, absence, or disability of the Director of Finance, which Acting Director of Finance shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council. The Acting Director of Finance shall exercise the powers, duties and functions of the Director of Finance under this Charter. Shall Article V, 1 and 2 of the Charter of Village of Grafton be amended as follows: Granting Council the authority to appoint a Clerk of Council and the Mayor to appoint a qualified Director of Finance.

Issue 19: Grafton charter amendment — village positions and departments

Section 1. General Provisions The positions of Law Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Village Administrator and Village Engineer are hereby established, and the Council shall provide by ordinance for the organization of their respective departments. The Positions of Police Chief, Fire Chief and Village Engineer shall each meet the requirements set forth in Ohio Revised Code Sections, 109.804, 737.22 and 4733.01 respectively. The Council may establish by ordinance new departments or divisions thereof; with the exception of those set forth herein, the Council may combine or abolish existing departments or divisions as it deems necessary, and may authorize one person to be the head of two (2) or more departments or divisions. Shall Article VI, Section 1 of the Charter of Village of Grafton be amended as follows: Allowing Council to establish six (6) positions, requiring three (3) of the positions to meet requirement standards and ability to reorganize departments or divisions freely.

Issue 20: Grafton charter amendment — Charter Review Commission

Commencing in 2026, and each three (3) years thereafter, the Council shall appoint as members of a Charter Review Commission five (5) electors of the Municipality holding no elective office of the Municipality. Such Commission shall review the Municipal Charter and within sixty (60) days after such appointment recommend to Council such alterations, revisions and amendments, if any, to this Charter, as in its judgment are desirable. The Council shall submit to the electors, not later than the next succeeding general election, any such proposed alterations, revisions or amendments. The members appointed to said Commission shall serve without compensation. Meetings of the Charter Review Commission shall be open to the public. Shall Article XIV of the Charter of Village of Grafton be amended as follows: Starting in 2026, every 3 years Council shall appoint an unpaid, 5-member Charter Review Commission to recommend charter changes.

Issue 21: Local liquor option — CC Saloon, Grafton Precinct 1/2

Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by CC Saloon, LLC an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of bar and grill at 893 Main St., Grafton, OH 44044 in this precinct?

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