Ballot question
Issue 19: Grafton charter amendment — village positions and departments
- On the ballot in
- Village of Grafton
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
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.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote amends Grafton's charter to establish six village positions, set requirements for three of them, and let Council reorganize other departments.
A “No” vote means
A no vote keeps the current charter section on village positions.
Sources
- 2026 General Issues List (certified) — Lorain County Board of Elections · Lorain County Board of Elections
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Lorain County, Ohio · Lorain County Board of Elections
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