Tuesday, November 6, 2012
No major problems experienced in five Northeast Ohio counties; expect lines at some polling locations.
Ohio voters are heading to the polls today in droves under sunny, blue skies and there are essentially no Election Day problems being reported in five Ohio counties that are home to Patch websites. Stark County Jeanette Mullane, deputy director of the Stark County Board of Elections, said all 160 polling locations in the county opened on time this morning and have seen a steady stream of electors. “It’s been consistent voting all morning, which is what’s expected during a presidential election year,” she said. Stark County’s touch-screen voting machines are all operational and ready for use, said Mullane. But even if some weren’t, it wouldn’t be an issue for long. “Sometimes the machines get paper jams or other things that can be taken …
Saturday, October 6, 2012
If you've moved, you also need to update your registration by Oct. 9
Deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election is 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. Voters who have not registered, or have moved or changed their name and not updated their registration, must do so on or before Oct. 9. Voter registration cards are available at public libraries, by calling 216-443-3298, and on the Board of Elections website: www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us. Voters may also register to vote at the Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Oct. 9, the Board office will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Board of Elections will be closed Oct. 8 in observance of Columbus Day. For information about issues and candidates on the ballot in Strongsville, check out our Voter …
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Returned Absentee Ballots Also Lower Than the 2008 Presidential Primary
Election officials in Cuyahoga, Lake, Stark and Portage counties say voter turnout for Super Tuesday's presidential primary has been anything but super. "So far, we have a 1.5 percent voter turnout based on our samplings of the polling places throughout Cuyahoga County," said Jane Platten, director of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections in Cleveland. "Usually, the samplings are pretty much on target. We don’t have a lot of voters out there yet. But I’m hoping that with the good weather and some generated interested throughout the day, we will get a higher turnout." Voters who declare a party at the polls are deciding which candidates will represent their party in races in the November general election. In addition to the Republican …
Friday, January 20, 2012
When two Ohio primary elections are scrapped in favor of one, county boards of elections find a confusing situation.
All will be ready when overseas voting starts on Jan. 21, despite some elections board workers having to scramble a bit in the last week or so. That's because a controversial U.S. congressional redistricting plan wasn't finalized until early January. It all began with the 2010 U.S. Census. Population loss resulted in Ohio losing two Congressional seats, from 18 to 16. Plans began for redrawing Congressional district in time for the March 6, 2012 primary. Under threat of a referendum, the state Legislature created a bill that allowed for two primaries; one in March for state representatives and on in June for U.S. Congress and the president. On Dec. 14, Ohio lawmakers brokered a deal to accept a revised congressional map and a March 6 …
Friday, November 25, 2011
Apply now for March election
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is hiring now for the March 6 primary election. The board needs nearly 6,000 poll workers. Those who are hired must complete training and will earn $172.10 for working on Election Day. Cuyahoga County residents who are interested in serving as a poll worker can call 216-443-3277 to complete an application by phone or fill out an online application at http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/online-pollworker-application.aspx. For more information about the March primary election, visit the Board of Elections at www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A few simple steps and you can cast a ballot this November
There's still time to register to vote before the Nov. 8 general election. There are a few simple steps to take, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. You can register online by filling out a Voter Registration Card, print it, sign (must have original signature) and mail it to the Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115. You can also ask for a registration card to be mailed to you by calling the Board of Elections at 216-443-3298. Strongsville residents can also register in person at the following locations: Strongsville City Hall, 18688 Royalton Rd. Strongsville Library, 18700 Westwood Drive Ohio License Bureau, 15133 Pearl Rd. Strongsville High School, 20025 Lunn Rd. Strongsville City Service Center, …
Monday, June 13, 2011
School district is seeking levy at special election
Voters in nine municipalities, including Strongsville, will receive vote-by-mall ballot applications starting June 16 for the Aug. 2 special election. “Most voters are choosing to vote by mail in special elections,” said Jane Platten, the Director of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, in a news release. In the Aug. 2010 special election, 60 percent of the ballots were cast by mail. In February 2011, that number went up to 73 percent. The Strongsville School District has a 6.9-mill levy on the Aug. 2 ballot. The issue, if approved, would run for four years and generate about $10 million a year for school operations. It would cost residents $211 a year for every $100,000 of their home's valuation, Treasurer Bill Parkinson said. It …
Monday, May 2, 2011
Primaries set in Wards 2, 3 and 4
Voters in Wards 2, 3 and 4 will narrow the field of City Council candidates to two at the polls Tuesday. Also on the ballot is Issue 8, a 9.9-mill school levy. School officials, anticipating its defeat, have already placed a 6.9-mill levy on the Aug. 2 special election ballot. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Five candidates are vying for the Ward 2 seat held by Ray Haseley. Challengers are Nathan Prahst, Matthew Schonhut, William White and Anthony Zubek. In Ward 3, where long-time incumbent Mark Roth has said he will not seek re-election, three candidates -- Jim Carbone, Larry Frawley and Tom McMillen -- are seeking the seat. Three candidates are also running in Ward 4. Scott Maloney, who was appointed to the post in January after …
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Perciak unopposed in his re-election bid
While mayors in other cities will battle to keep their jobs this year, Mayor Tom Perciak will quietly slide into another term. No candidates filed to run for mayor of Strongsville, leaving Perciak unopposed for this third term in office. "I'm just thankful I'll have the opportunity to serve the residents for another four years," he said. The mayor acknowledged he was a little relieved to be unopposed at the polls. "It will let me stay focused on what I need to do," Perciak said. "An election would take time away from the job." Also unopposed is Council President Mike Daymut, who represents Ward 1. But there will be primary elections in May in Wards 2, 3 and 4, where multiple candidates are seeking election, according to the Cuyahoga County…
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Seeks third four-year term leading the city
Without fanfare, Mayor Tom Perciak has filed petitions seeking re-election to a third term in office. Perciak filed the documents Wednesday at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. So far, he is the only candidate for mayor. In typical Perciak style, his decision to seek re-election came without an announcement or publicity. "My whole goal is continuity -- to keep everyone focused and moving the way we have been," he said. He is the first Strongsville candidate to formally file for election this year. "I just want the people to know I'm still out there, still active and still want to be their mayor," Perciak said. The mayor's job and all four City Council ward seats are up for grabs this year. Council President Mike Daymut, who …
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