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
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
July/August Early Voting Calendar
August 2, 2022
6:15 a.m.

The Geauga County Board of Elections will hold a Special Board Meeting on August 2, 2022, at 6:15 a.m. at the Board offices at 470 Center St. It can also be viewed at the link below.

The meeting is to conduct the August 2, 2022, Primary Election and

  • Open the polls
  • Determine which Ballots may be remade and review over votes, blank ballots, and determine voter intent if necessary
  • Review insufficient absentee ballot envelopes
  • Any other business necessary to legally complete certify the unofficial canvass
  • Discuss employees processing provisional ballot envelopes
  • Consider the date of Official Canvass, public test
  • Certification date
  • Audit date
  • Charles Walder, Geauga County Auditor
  • Executive Session per ORC 121.22(G)(3) to conference with the Board’s legal counsel concerning pending litigation
  • Parkman Petition
  • Director Report
  • Deputy Director Report
  • Close the polls
  • Certify Unofficial Canvass
  • Adjourn

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August 2, 2022 Primary Election
Polls Open:   6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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.