With the general election slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Holmes County, voters will see a number of village and township races alongside key tax levies and local-option issues aimed at shaping the region’s future.
Below is a list of the county's contested races:
Township trustees
—Hardy Township (vote for not more than two): Dave Barkman, Brett Bowman and Rodney D. Arnold.
—Killbuck Township (vote for not more than two): J. Benjamin Butler, Brandon Mackey and A. Drew Taylor.
—Knox Township (vote for not more than two): Sam Burgett, Chad Dial, Mike Landfair and Larry D. Ogi.
—Mechanic Township (vote for not more than two): Randy Ramsey, Ervin D. Yoder and Lester Yoder.
—Monroe Township (vote for not more than two): David Burgett, Mitch McDowell and Travis T. Taylor.
—Prairie Township (vote for not more than two): Matt Steiner, Paul Troyer and Dale Wolboldt.
—Walnut Creek Township (vote for not more than two): Eugene Hershberger, Joe Varga and Al Yoder.
Tax issues
—Holmes County: An additional tax for the benefit of Holmes County Council on Aging Inc. for the purpose of providing or maintaining senior citizens services or facilities the county auditor estimates will collect $500,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.310 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $11 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for five years commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.
—Holmes Fire District #1: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Holmes Fire District #1 for the purpose of providing fire protection, the purchase of ambulance equipment, or the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services the county auditor estimates will collect $354,305 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $28 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for five years commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
—Village of Killbuck: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Village of Killbuck for the purpose of current expenses the county auditor estimates will collect $3,339 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.6 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $5 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for five years commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
—Killbuck Township: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Killbuck Township for the purpose of providing fire protection, the purchase of ambulance equipment, or the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services the county auditor estimates will collect $34,061 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $16 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for five years commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
—Mechanic Township: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Mechanic Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $58,225 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $15 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for five years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
—Monroe Township: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Monroe Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets and roads that the county auditor estimates will collect $85,901 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $49 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for five years commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
—Paint Township: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Paint Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets and roads that the county auditor estimates will collect $275,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $57 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for five years commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
—Richland Township: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Richland Township for the purpose of providing fire protection, the purchase of ambulance equipment, or the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services the county auditor estimates will collect $32,935 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $25 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for five years commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
—Saltcreek Township: A replacement of a tax for the benefit of Saltcreek Township for the purpose of current expenses the county auditor estimates will collect $161,272 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $35 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for five years commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
—Washington Township: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Washington Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $144,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $60 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for three years commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
Other
—Village of Millersburg (nonbinding, vote yes or no): Should Millersburg Village Council allow a facility within the village that would house a recreational marijuana cultivator (grower), assuming the cultivator is licensed and controlled pursuant to Chapter 3780 of the Revised Code by the Division of Cannabis Control under the Department of Commerce?
—Village of Millersburg (nonbinding, vote yes or no): Should Millersburg Village Council allow a facility within the village that would house a recreational marijuana processor, assuming the processor is licensed and controlled pursuant to Chapter 3780 of the Revised Code by the Division of Cannabis Control under the Department of Commerce?
—Village of Millersburg (nonbinding, vote yes or no): Should Millersburg Village Council allow a facility within the village that would house a recreational marijuana dispensary that would sell state law authorized recreational marijuana products to the public, assuming the dispensary is licensed and controlled pursuant to Chapter 3780 of the Revised Code by the Division of Cannabis Control under the Department of Commerce?
—Monroe Township precinct local liquor option (by petition, vote yes or no): Shall the sale of spirituous liquor be permitted by Equiacres LLC, dba The Stables at Arrowhead Lake, an applicant for a D-3 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a wedding/event venue at 11665 state Route 39, Millersburg (Monroe Township), OH 44654, in this precinct?
—Monroe Township precinct local liquor option (by petition, vote yes or no): Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by Equiacres LLC, dba The Stables at Arrowhead Lake, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a wedding/event venue at 11665 state Route 39, Millersburg (Monroe Township), OH 44654, in this precinct?
—Paint Township precinct local liquor option (by petition, vote yes or no): Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages be permitted by Par Mar Oil Co, dba Par Mar Store 237, an applicant for C-1 and C-2 liquor permits who is engaged in the business of operating a neighborhood convenience store at 2595 U.S. Route 62, Paint Township, Dundee, OH 44624, in this precinct?
—Paint Township precinct local liquor option (by petition, vote yes or no): Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Par Mar Oil Co, dba Par Mar Store 237, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a neighborhood convenience store at 2595 U.S. Route 62, Paint Township, Dundee, OH 44624, in this precinct?
