In the midst of the current pandemic, we have received questions regarding the March 17, 2020, election and voting.
As you know, there is an 8.9 mill operating levy that is scheduled to appear on the ballot. Issue 29 remains important to the future of our schools.
Regular elections did not take place on March 17 for the safety of Ohio residents. As mentioned in a previous email update, it has been determined that Ohio’s election will be completed entirely by mail with no in person voting. Unfortunately, we do not have a lot of time to pause before the upcoming Vote Count Day on April 28. Here is what you need to know:
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The governor has declared that the April 28th Vote Count Day will be treated like Election Day for counting purposes. Polls will close at 7:30pm and the counting can start thereafter. However, the time to take action to ensure that your voice is heard, is now.
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Since this process involves traditional mail services, do not wait to request your ballot. Please note that obtaining your ballot to vote by mail is a 2-step process involving first submitting your absentee ballot request form, and then receiving and submitting the ballot itself.
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If you have not voted yet, you can start the vote by mail process by visiting the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website at boe.cuyahogacounty.us and printing an absentee ballot application; or calling the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at (216) 443-8683 and requesting that they mail to you an absentee ballot application. For our residents in Columbia Station voting in Lorain County, visit https://www.loraincountyelections.us/ or call (440) 326-5900 to request your absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots must be postmarked no later than April 27th.