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Lucas County Auditor

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county auditor is the county's chief fiscal officer, who values property for taxation and pays the county's bills.

Taxes & budget

  • Carolyn MunnRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Katie MolineDemocratic

    • Authored a review process for Toledo's federal ARPA spending.
    • Secured an independent audit of the 2024 property revaluation.In office
    • Hosted events helping seniors apply for the homestead exemption.In office

Housing

  • Carolyn MunnRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Katie MolineDemocratic

    • Wrote Toledo's ordinance regulating short-term rental properties.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Carolyn MunnRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Katie MolineDemocratic

    • Authored legislation creating Toledo's Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise program.In office

Government & transparency

  • Carolyn MunnRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Katie MolineDemocratic

    • Wrote Toledo's code section on City Auditor duties.

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