Candidate petitions available in Holmes
Petitions are currently available at the Holmes County Board of Elections for persons interested in becoming candidates for the Nov. 7 general election.
Petitions are currently available at the Holmes County Board of Elections for persons interested in becoming candidates for the Nov. 7 general election. The following local offices will appear on the ballot: mayor and two village council members in all villages, board of public affairs members in Killbuck (two) and Holmesville (one), one township trustee and fiscal officer in all townships, and two local school district board of education members in East Holmes and West Holmes.
Millersburg village office candidacy requires petitions with at least 50 valid signatures. Other village office candidacy requires petitions with at least 10 valid signatures. Local school district board of education member or township office candidacy requires petitions with at least 25 valid signatures. The filing fee is $30 cash or check made payable to Holmes County treasurer, due at the time of filing. Positions are for four-year terms. For more information contact the Holmes County Board of Elections.
The Holmes County Board of Elections office is located at 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 108, Millersburg. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The filing deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m.