Putnam County Board of Elections

Director - Ginger Price

Deputy Director - Karen Lammers

Board Members
Ann Dillinger - Pres.
Lyle McKanna
Martin Kuhlman
Marie Heitmeyer

336 E Main Street, Ottawa, Ohio 45875  *  Fax:  419-523-3417

Phone:  419-523-3343  * email the board of elections

 

 

 

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Candidates for the November 4th 2008 General Election

candidates listed in alphabetical order

 

OFFICE CANDIDATE ADDRESS PARTY
       
Commissioner - Jan. 2nd Term Jerwers, Travis 18106 US 224, PO Box 297, Kalida, Ohio 45853 Republican
  Pitney, Walter L. 85 Elm St. Box 184, Ft. Jennings, Ohio 45844 Independant
  Riepenhoff, Robert A. 14286 Road G-12, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Democratic
       
       
Commissioner - Jan. 3rd Term Schroeder, Vincent T. 9523 SR 613, Leipsic, Ohio 45856 Republican
       
       
Clerk of Courts Lammers, Teresa 7265 Road H, Leipsic, Ohio 45856 Democratic
  Miller, Franklin T. 604 Buckeye Dr. Box 622, Kalida, Ohio 45853 Independant
       
       
Coroner Horstman, Anna M. M.D. 14304 Road H-13, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Republican
       
       
Court of Common Pleas Judge Gerschutz, Daniel R. 164 Chippewa Dr., Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Democratic
(juvenile/probation div)      
       
       
Engineer Recker, Terrence R. 920 E. Seventh St., Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Democratic
       
       
Prosecutor Lammers, Gary L. 11276 Fairview Dr., Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Democratic
       
       
Recorder Recker, Cathy S. 2649 Road 22-B, Continental, Ohio 45831 Republican
       
       
Sheriff Beutler, James R. 18288 Road 9-Q, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Democratic
       
       
Treasurer Niese, Jodi C. 9235 Road X, Leipsic, Ohio 45856 Democratic
  Warnecke, Tracy L. 10167 Road I-9, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Republican
       
       
State Representative Wachtmann, Lynn R. 550 Euclid Ave., Napoleon, Ohio 43545 Republican
75th District       
       
President of the United States McCain John   Republican
  Obama Barack   Democrat
       
Attorney General Cordray Richard   Democrat
  Crites Michael   Republican
       
       
       
       
       
       
       

Issues for the November 4th 2008 General Election 

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ISSUES Brief Description Legal Description
     
STATE ISSUE
1
To provide for earlier filing deadlines for statewide ballot issues Click Here For Official Ballot Language

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STATE ISSUE
2
To authorize the State to issue bonds to continue the Clean Ohio program for environmental revitalization and conservation Click Here For Official Ballot Language

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STATE ISSUE
3
To amend the constitution to protect private property rights in ground water, lakes and other watercourses Click Here For Official Ballot Language

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STATE ISSUE
4
Initiated legislation requiring paid sick leave for employees in Ohio
Initiative Petition and Summary -- WITHDRAWN ON SEPT. 4, 2008
 
     
STATE ISSUE
5
Referendum on legislation making changes to payday lending practices
Initiative Petition
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STATE ISSUE
6
To amend the Constitution by initiative petition for a Clinton County, Ohio Casino Click Here For Official Ballot Language
     
  LOCAL ISSUES COMING SOON  
     
LOCAL ISSUE 8 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) CLOVERDALE VILLAGE
2.3 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 9 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) GILBOA VILLAGE
1.15 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 10 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) GILBOA VILLAGE
3.5 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 11 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) GLANDORF VILLAGE
2.3 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 12 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) LEIPSIC VILLAGE
1.6 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 13 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) LEIPSIC VILLAGE
2 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 14 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) OTTOVILLE VILLAGE
1.95 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 15 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ENEWAL) WEST LEIPSIC VILLAGE
1.25 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 16 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (REPLACEMENT) MONROE TOWNSHIP
1.5 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 17 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (REPLACEMENT) MONTEREY TOWSHIP
1 mill
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSU 18 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL) RILEY TOWNSHIP
0.75 mill
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 19 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) CONTINENTAL SCHOOL
1.4 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 20 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) LEIPSIC SCHOOL
7.42 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 21 PROPOSED SCHOOL INCOME TAX (ADDITIONAL) LEIPSIC SCHOOL
0.25%
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 22 PROPOSED BOND ISSUE AND  TAX LEVY OTTAWA-GLANDORF SCHOOL
BOND = 2.17 mill  &  TAX = 0.5 mill
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 23 PROPOSED SCHOOL INCOME TAX OTTOVILLE SCHOOL
0.75%
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 24 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) PAULDING EXEMPTED  VILLAGE SCHOOL
2.71 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 25 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (REPLACEMENT) VANTAGE CAREER CENTER JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL   0.8 mill OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 26 PROPOSED BOND ISSUE VANTAGE CAREER CENTER JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
1.2 mills
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
     
LOCAL ISSUE 27 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) PUTNAM COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT
0.25 mill
OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE