File Tax Levy

You can now file Tax Levy via email.  You must use [email protected].

Please note that all filing dates are still 90 days before the election by 4:00 p.m.

You will NEED to attach all of the following for the tax levy to appear on the ballot.  Please speak to your legal counsel for the correct forms and documents.

  • Resolution or Ordinance declaring it necessary to levy a tax – this is certified to the County Auditor
  • Auditors Certification
  • Resolution to Proceed of the Taxing Authority (this is what is used to ask the Board of Elections to place the question on the ballot):
    • The purpose of the levy
    • The millage
    • The number of years levy will last
    • Type of Levy (additional, renewal, or replacement)
    • Date of the Election they are asking it to appear
    • Code section they are filing under (ex. 5705.19(G))
    • Commencing year
    • Signed and dated by the clerk or fiscal officer.
Calendar of Events
Date Event
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
1:30pm - CANCELED 		The Geauga County Board of Elections will hold a Special Board Meeting May 18, 2022, 1:30 p.m. at the front doors at 12611 Ravenwood Drive (New Administration Building), for the purpose of: Executive Session per ORC 121.22(G)(3) to conference with the Board’s legal counsel concerning imminent litigation.
Every third Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted, 9:00 a.m. Geauga County Board of Elections Meeting, 470 Center Street, Building 6-A, Chardon, Ohio 44024
May 24, 2022
10:00 a.m. 		The Geauga County Board of Elections will be conducting a public test of the voting equipment used for certification of May 3, 2022, Primary Elections on May 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM, at the Board offices at 470 Center St. Building 6 Chardon, Ohio.
Directors and Board Members
Director:
Michelle D. Lane, (440) 279-2032
Deputy Director:
Nora McGinnis, (440) 279-2034
Board Members:
Dennis M. Pavella, Chair
Janet M. Carson
Edward M. Ryder
Joan A. Windnagel
Board Office Information
Address:
470 Center Street, Building #6-A
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Telephone:
Direct:  440-279-2030
440-285-2222, Extension 2030
Newbury & Burton Residents:  1-888-714-0006, Extension 2030
Fax #:
440-285-0959
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.