Lake County Commissioner, Full term commencing 1/1/2027 · 2026 General Election

Tom Trombley

Democratic

Retired engineer (Rockwell Automation) · Kirtland

The gist

Supports an equitable, predictable property tax system.
Pledges open meetings and availability to all residents.
Pledges to serve as a full-time commissioner.
Pledges full analysis and spending metrics for every project.
Supports helping schools and Auburn Career Center obtain resources.
Supports Lake Metroparks recreational opportunities.

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Supports an equitable, predictable property tax system.
Priorities – Tom Trombley for Lake County Commissioner
Campaign website · Team Trombley · teamtrombley.com
“Work towards an equitable property tax system that doesn’t overburden the homeowners while providing those who receive the revenue stable and predictable funds.”
Pledges open meetings and availability to all residents.
Priorities – Tom Trombley for Lake County Commissioner
Campaign website · Team Trombley · teamtrombley.com
“I will be committed to open meetings and to hearing from the community.”
Pledges to serve as a full-time commissioner.
Priorities – Tom Trombley for Lake County Commissioner
Campaign website · Team Trombley · teamtrombley.com
“I pledge to be a full-time employee who will use all County resources and facilities appropriately.”
Pledges full analysis and spending metrics for every project.
Priorities – Tom Trombley for Lake County Commissioner
Campaign website · Team Trombley · teamtrombley.com
“a complete analysis of all projects, no matter how big or small, will be made before a vote of the Commissioners is taken … metrics will be created and monitored to assure proper spending”
Supports helping schools and Auburn Career Center obtain resources.
Priorities – Tom Trombley for Lake County Commissioner
Campaign website · Team Trombley · teamtrombley.com
“Assist our 9 Public School Districts as well as our colleges and Auburn Career Center to obtain the resources they need”
Supports Lake Metroparks recreational opportunities.
Priorities – Tom Trombley for Lake County Commissioner
Campaign website · Team Trombley · teamtrombley.com
“Support the recreational opportunities that Lake Metroparks system and their 40 parks provide.”

John T. Plecnik

RepublicanIncumbent

Lake County Commissioner; associate professor of law · Willoughby Hills

The gist

Voted against a proposed county tax increase.
Proposed 25% water and sewer discount for low-income seniors.
Voted for $1.2 million in police training software.
Voted to build the Sheriff's new range and training center.
Voted to double the homestead exemption for seniors.In office
Pledges to keep pushing for property tax cuts.In office
Led a Willoughby Hills tax abatement bringing 300 jobs.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Voted against a proposed county tax increase.
About John – Commissioner John T. Plecnik
Campaign website · Neighbors for Plecnik · johnplecnik.com
“John's NO vote killed the single biggest tax increase in Lake County history!”
Proposed 25% water and sewer discount for low-income seniors.
Issues – Commissioner John T. Plecnik
Campaign website · Neighbors for Plecnik · johnplecnik.com
“John proposed and passed the 25% discount on Lake County water and sewer fees for low-income seniors.”
Voted for $1.2 million in police training software.
Issues – Commissioner John T. Plecnik
Campaign 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.
Issues – Commissioner John T. Plecnik
Campaign website · Neighbors for Plecnik · johnplecnik.com
“John voted to build the Sheriff’s new range and training center in Painesville Township”
Voted to double the homestead exemption for seniors.
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
“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.
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
“No senior and nobody should be taxed out of their home, and I won’t stop fighting to cut property taxes for you”
Led a Willoughby Hills tax abatement bringing 300 jobs.
John T. Plecnik – Commissioners' Office
Government record · Lake County, Ohio · lakecountyohio.gov
“personally negotiated and drafted the tax abatement that brought over 300 good-paying jobs”