County

Ashtabula County Auditor

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county auditor appraises property for taxation, keeps the county's accounts and issues its payments.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Oakey L. EmeryDemocratic
- Opposes the state amendment to abolish property taxes.
Scott YamamotoRepublican
- Hosted library sessions to help residents apply for homestead exemption.

Economy & jobs

Oakey L. EmeryDemocratic
- Voted for a one-year data center moratorium in Conneaut.In office
Scott YamamotoRepublican
No documented position found.

Environment & parks

Oakey L. EmeryDemocratic
- Supports deep core testing at the former Conneaut GE plant.
Scott YamamotoRepublican
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Oakey L. EmeryDemocratic
No documented position found.
Scott YamamotoRepublican
- Led expansion of public access to county financial information.

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