Run for Probate Court Judge
In Ohio, a Probate Court Judge is an elected judicial officer who presides over the Probate Division of the Court of Common Pleas, handling matters related to estates, wills, guardianships, adoptions, and mental health commitments. Each of Ohio’s 88 counties has one Probate Court Judge, governed by Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 2101.01–2101.52. Here’s a detailed […]
List of Local Elected Positions
List of Local Elected Positions in Ohio Ohio’s local government structure includes various elected positions at the municipal, county, township, and special district levels. The specific offices available depend on your city, county, or township’s charter, population, and form of government (e.g., mayor-council, council-manager). Below is a comprehensive list of common local elected positions in […]
Run for City Council
What a City Council Member Does in Ohio In Ohio, a city council member is an elected official who serves on a city’s legislative body, representing residents and making decisions that affect local governance. Duties vary slightly depending on whether the city operates under a mayor-council or council-manager system (per Ohio Revised Code [ORC] 705), […]
Special District Elected Positions in Ohio
Special districts in Ohio are independent governmental units created to provide specific services (e.g., education, utilities, libraries, parks) that complement general-purpose governments (counties, townships, municipalities). They are authorized by the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and may have elected or appointed boards, depending on local structure. Below is a detailed breakdown of the four specified positions. […]
Run for Township Trustee or Fiscal Officer
Ohio’s 1,308 townships are grassroots governments providing services like road maintenance, fire protection, and zoning (ORC Title V). Each township has four elected officials: three Township Trustees and one Township Fiscal Officer, all serving 4-year terms in nonpartisan elections held in odd-numbered years (e.g., 2025, 2027). 1. Township Trustee What a Township Trustee Does […]
Run For Mayor
What a Mayor Does in Ohio In Ohio, a mayor is the elected chief executive of a city or village, with duties varying based on the municipality’s government structure—either mayor-council (strong mayor) or council-manager (weak mayor)—and its charter (per Ohio Revised Code [ORC] 733). Here’s a detailed breakdown of a mayor’s responsibilities, tailored to Ohio: […]