Richland County, OH elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Richland County: 261 seats on 97 elected bodies. 3 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Richland County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | Cliff Mears Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner | Darrell E Banks Republican source | |
| County Commissioner | Anthony Michael Vero Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Auditor | Patrick W Dropsey Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas | Heidi Ewing Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Coroner | Daniel D Burwell Republican source | |
| County Engineer | Adam Morrow Gove Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Jodie Schumacher Republican source | |
| County Recorder | Denise Renee Jackson Republican source | |
| County Sheriff | J Steve Sheldon Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Bart W Hamilton Democratic source |
School Board
Ashland CSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Richard Alan Brindley source |
| Board of Education Member | Greg Summers source |
| Board of Education Member | Gina Deppert source |
| Board of Education Member | Pamela M Mowry source |
| Board of Education Member | John O Teevan source |
Buckeye Central LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Jerome Heydinger source |
| Board of Education Member | Michael J Kalb source |
| Board of Education Member | Lisa J Aichholz source |
| Board of Education Member | Adam Burdette Dallas source |
| Board of Education Member | Christopher S Martin source |
Clear Fork Schools Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Terry E McDermott source |
| Board of Education Member | Troy Tingley source |
| Board of Education Member | Brian Johnson source |
| Board of Education Member | Richard Matthew Kvochick source |
| Board of Education Member | Lori L McKee source |
Crestline Ex Village Schools Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | James Glauer source |
| Board of Education Member | Jeff Wilhite source |
| Board of Education Member | Robyn L Almanson source |
| Board of Education Member | Molly J Belcik source |
| Board of Education Member | Clayton J Herold source |
Crestview School Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Doug Eichelberger source |
| Board of Education Member | Jessica Tucker source |
| Board of Education Member | David T Brennan source |
| Board of Education Member | David E Kissel Jr source |
| Board of Education Member | Debbie A Reidy source |
Galion City School Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Michael E Mateer source |
| Board of Education Member | Isaac Scott Strickler source |
| Board of Education Member | Christi Eckert source |
| Board of Education Member | Douglas Jutz source |
| Board of Education Member | Dennis Long source |
Lexington School Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Robert Schuster source |
| Board of Education Member | Keith A Stoner source |
| Board of Education Member | Thomas A Dover source |
| Board of Education Member | Martin John Gottschling source |
| Board of Education Member | M Lore Whitney source |
Loudonville-Perrysville Ex Vill School Dist Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Judy A Briggs source |
| Board of Education Member | John D Carroll source |
| Board of Education Member | David M Hunter source |
| Board of Education Member | Wende J Lance source |
| Board of Education Member | John W Temple source |
Lucas School Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Rick J Foss source |
| Board of Education Member | Roger B Maglott source |
| Board of Education Member | Amy R Cuthbertson source |
| Board of Education Member | Eric Jay Steward source |
| Board of Education Member | Joseph M Strassell source |
Madison School Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Doug Mosier source |
| Board of Education Member | Melissa Walker source |
| Board of Education Member | Mary C Kotterman source |
| Board of Education Member | Adam Donald Porter source |
| Board of Education Member | Amy M Walker source |
Mansfield CSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Jennifer Kime source |
| Board of Education Member | Leslie A Ward source |
| Board of Education Member | Christopher A Elswick source |
| Board of Education Member | Linda Susan Golden source |
| Board of Education Member | Deena Hamilton source |
North Point ESC Huron
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Warren W Ruggles source |
| Governing Board Member | Peter Hazel source |
| Governing Board Member | Tom Lucha source |
Northmor LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Tim Bachelder source |
| Board of Education Member | Lisa Cramer source |
| Board of Education Member | Carolyn Beal source |
| Board of Education Member | Kathy B Miller source |
| Board of Education Member | Carlyle Smith source |
Ontario LSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Brett A Baxter source |
| Board of Education Member | Amy M Hiner source |
| Board of Education Member | Todd Friend source |
| Board of Education Member | Catherine Sapp source |
| Board of Education Member | Heidi Zimmerman source |
Plymouth-Shiloh School Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Angela Hall source |
| Board of Education Member | Doug Hamman source |
| Board of Education Member | Debra Lynn Noble source |
| Board of Education Member | Joseph W Ringler source |
| Board of Education Member | Melissa Sue Smart source |
Richland County District ESC
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | William C Hope source |
| Governing Board Member | Douglas D Theaker source |
| Governing Board Member | Michael F Grady source |
| Governing Board Member | William G McFarland source |
| Governing Board Member | Kyle Swigart source |
Shelby CSD Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Heather Braun source |
| Board of Education Member | Bradley C Ream source |
| Board of Education Member | Brandel Denise Boyd source |
| Board of Education Member | Jonathan Lawson source |
| Board of Education Member | Scott David Rose source |
South Central-Huron School Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | David E Cornish source |
| Board of Education Member | Sara Smith source |
| Board of Education Member | Coriana Felver source |
| Board of Education Member | Jason Putt source |
| Board of Education Member | John Landon Whitright source |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Bradley Geissman source |
| Governing Board Member | Brent Winand source |
Who lives in each of the 10 school districts (Census figures)
| School district | People | Median household income | Below the poverty line | Without health insurance | Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland City School District | 24,088 | $65,238 | 14.1% | 5.1% | 42.8% |
| Buckeye Central Local School District | 4,949 | $69,271 | 10.8% | 9.6% | 27.4% |
| Galion City School District | 12,791 | $54,810 | 13.1% | 6.9% | 45.6% |
| Lexington Local School District | 16,152 | $68,855 | 7.5% | 5.7% | 47.8% |
| Lucas Local School District | 3,816 | $93,143 | 2.3% | 9.7% | 30.5% |
| Mansfield City School District | 34,737 | $44,236 | 25.8% | 7.2% | 49% |
| Northmor Local School District | 9,611 | $84,551 | 19.7% | 25.8% | 28.4% |
| Ontario Local School District | 11,178 | $80,547 | 6.3% | 5.3% | 36.9% |
| Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District | 4,709 | $67,903 | 8.5% | 24.1% | 27.4% |
| Shelby City School District | 13,147 | $62,341 | 12.9% | 4% | 35.3% |
Cities and towns
- Bellville Village
- Bloominggrove Township
- Butler Township
- Butler Village
- Cass Township
- Crestline Village
- Franklin Township
- Galion City
- Jackson Township
- Jefferson Township
- Lexington Village
- Lucas Village
- Madison Township
- Mansfield City
- Mifflin Township
- Monroe Township
- Ontario City
- Perry Township
- Plymouth Township
- Plymouth Village
- Sandusky Township
- Sharon Township
- Shelby City
- Shiloh Village
- Springfield Township
- Troy Township
- Washington Township
- Weller Township
- Worthington Township
How many local governments Richland County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 47 local governments in Richland County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (9 municipal, 18 township) | 27 | 29 |
| School districts (school boards) | 10 | 16 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 9 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Richland County
125,099people
40.9median ageU.S.: 38.9
$59,509 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
13.8%below the U.S.: 12.5%
17.9%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$164,800median home valueU.S.: $332,700
5.4%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
1.6%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
7.7%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
8.1%U.S.: 8.4%
42.3%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
20.4%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.3% · White 83.9% · Black 7.1% · Asian 0.8% · Other or more than one race 6% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Richland County
4.0%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 4.6%. Ohio: 3.3%.
2,066people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
49,603people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
51,669in the September 2026, preliminary.
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.0% | 2,066 | 49,603 | 51,669 |
| August 2026 | 3.9% | 2,044 | 50,249 | 52,293 |
| July 2026 | 3.8% | 1,968 | 50,439 | 52,407 |
| June 2026 | 3.9% | 2,075 | 50,647 | 52,722 |
| May 2026 | 3.2% | 1,679 | 50,240 | 51,919 |
| April 2026 | 3.6% | 1,871 | 49,988 | 51,859 |
| March 2026 | 4.7% | 2,432 | 49,422 | 51,854 |
| February 2026 | 5.5% | 2,895 | 49,417 | 52,312 |
| January 2026 | 5.6% | 2,954 | 49,382 | 52,336 |
| December 2025 | 4.8% | 2,544 | 49,927 | 52,471 |
| November 2025 | 4.8% | 2,507 | 50,217 | 52,724 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.6% | 2,414 | 50,000 | 52,414 |
| August 2025 | 5.0% | 2,633 | 50,506 | 53,139 |
| July 2025 | 5.4% | 2,878 | 50,778 | 53,656 |
| June 2025 | 5.2% | 2,800 | 50,980 | 53,780 |
| May 2025 | 5.0% | 2,642 | 50,612 | 53,254 |
| April 2025 | 5.4% | 2,850 | 50,347 | 53,197 |
| March 2025 | 6.1% | 3,255 | 50,381 | 53,636 |
| February 2025 | 6.3% | 3,393 | 50,394 | 53,787 |
| January 2025 | 6.3% | 3,410 | 50,346 | 53,756 |
| December 2024 | 5.4% | 2,888 | 50,680 | 53,568 |
| November 2024 | 5.1% | 2,736 | 50,655 | 53,391 |
| October 2024 | 4.6% | 2,449 | 50,899 | 53,348 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.3% | 2,848 | 50,408 | 53,256 |
| 2024 | 5.0% | 2,716 | 51,102 | 53,818 |
| 2023 | 4.2% | 2,239 | 50,605 | 52,844 |
| 2022 | 4.5% | 2,332 | 50,060 | 52,392 |
| 2021 | 5.7% | 3,001 | 49,993 | 52,994 |
| 2020 | 8.8% | 4,666 | 48,599 | 53,265 |
| 2019 | 4.5% | 2,433 | 52,054 | 54,487 |
| 2018 | 4.8% | 2,624 | 52,137 | 54,761 |
| 2017 | 5.3% | 2,941 | 52,311 | 55,252 |
| 2016 | 5.4% | 3,020 | 52,442 | 55,462 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Richland County County Auditor?
- Patrick W Dropsey (Republican) is the County Auditor of Richland County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Richland County Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas?
- Heidi Ewing (Republican) is the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Richland County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Richland County County Coroner?
- Daniel D Burwell (Republican) is the County Coroner of Richland County, Ohio.
- Who is the Richland County County Engineer?
- Adam Morrow Gove (Republican) is the County Engineer of Richland County, Ohio.
- Who is the Richland County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Jodie Schumacher (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Richland County, Ohio.
- Who is the Richland County County Recorder?
- Denise Renee Jackson (Republican) is the County Recorder of Richland County, Ohio.
- Who is the Richland County County Sheriff?
- J Steve Sheldon (Republican) is the County Sheriff of Richland County, Ohio.
- Who is the Richland County County Treasurer?
- Bart W Hamilton (Democratic) is the County Treasurer of Richland County, Ohio.
- Who are the Richland County commissioners?
- Cliff Mears (County Commissioner); Darrell E Banks (County Commissioner); Anthony Michael Vero (County Commissioner).
- Who is on the Richland County School Board?
- Richard Alan Brindley (Board of Education Member); Greg Summers (Board of Education Member); Gina Deppert (Board of Education Member); Pamela M Mowry (Board of Education Member); John O Teevan (Board of Education Member); Jerome Heydinger (Board of Education Member); Michael J Kalb (Board of Education Member); Lisa J Aichholz (Board of Education Member); Adam Burdette Dallas (Board of Education Member); Christopher S Martin (Board of Education Member); Terry E McDermott (Board of Education Member); Troy Tingley (Board of Education Member); Brian Johnson (Board of Education Member); Richard Matthew Kvochick (Board of Education Member); Lori L McKee (Board of Education Member); James Glauer (Board of Education Member); Jeff Wilhite (Board of Education Member); Robyn L Almanson (Board of Education Member); Molly J Belcik (Board of Education Member); Clayton J Herold (Board of Education Member); Doug Eichelberger (Board of Education Member); Jessica Tucker (Board of Education Member); David T Brennan (Board of Education Member); David E Kissel Jr (Board of Education Member); Debbie A Reidy (Board of Education Member); Bradley Geissman (Governing Board Member); Michael E Mateer (Board of Education Member); Isaac Scott Strickler (Board of Education Member); Christi Eckert (Board of Education Member); Douglas Jutz (Board of Education Member); Dennis Long (Board of Education Member); Robert Schuster (Board of Education Member); Keith A Stoner (Board of Education Member); Thomas A Dover (Board of Education Member); Martin John Gottschling (Board of Education Member); M Lore Whitney (Board of Education Member); Judy A Briggs (Board of Education Member); John D Carroll (Board of Education Member); David M Hunter (Board of Education Member); Wende J Lance (Board of Education Member); John W Temple (Board of Education Member); Rick J Foss (Board of Education Member); Roger B Maglott (Board of Education Member); Amy R Cuthbertson (Board of Education Member); Eric Jay Steward (Board of Education Member); Joseph M Strassell (Board of Education Member); Doug Mosier (Board of Education Member); Melissa Walker (Board of Education Member); Mary C Kotterman (Board of Education Member); Adam Donald Porter (Board of Education Member); Amy M Walker (Board of Education Member); Jennifer Kime (Board of Education Member); Leslie A Ward (Board of Education Member); Christopher A Elswick (Board of Education Member); Linda Susan Golden (Board of Education Member); Deena Hamilton (Board of Education Member); Brent Winand (Governing Board Member); Warren W Ruggles (Governing Board Member); Peter Hazel (Governing Board Member); Tom Lucha (Governing Board Member); Tim Bachelder (Board of Education Member); Lisa Cramer (Board of Education Member); Carolyn Beal (Board of Education Member); Kathy B Miller (Board of Education Member); Carlyle Smith (Board of Education Member); Brett A Baxter (Board of Education Member); Amy M Hiner (Board of Education Member); Todd Friend (Board of Education Member); Catherine Sapp (Board of Education Member); Heidi Zimmerman (Board of Education Member); Angela Hall (Board of Education Member); Doug Hamman (Board of Education Member); Debra Lynn Noble (Board of Education Member); Joseph W Ringler (Board of Education Member); Melissa Sue Smart (Board of Education Member); William C Hope (Governing Board Member); Douglas D Theaker (Governing Board Member); Michael F Grady (Governing Board Member); William G McFarland (Governing Board Member); Kyle Swigart (Governing Board Member); Heather Braun (Board of Education Member); Bradley C Ream (Board of Education Member); Brandel Denise Boyd (Board of Education Member); Jonathan Lawson (Board of Education Member); Scott David Rose (Board of Education Member); David E Cornish (Board of Education Member); Sara Smith (Board of Education Member); Coriana Felver (Board of Education Member); Jason Putt (Board of Education Member); John Landon Whitright (Board of Education Member).
- What is the population of Richland County?
- About 125,099 people, with a median age of 40.9; the median household income is $59,509 and 13.8% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Richland County?
- 4.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 2,066 people unemployed in a labor force of 51,669, against 4.6% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Richland County?
- 47 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 9 municipal, 18 township, 10 school district and 9 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Richland County?
- 68: Bellville Village, Bellville Village, Bloominggrove Township, Bloominggrove Township, Butler Township, Butler Township, Butler Village, Butler Village, Cass Township, Cass Township, Crestline Village, Crestline Village, Franklin Township, Franklin Township, Galion City, Galion City, Galion City, Galion City, Galion City, Galion City, Jackson Township, Jackson Township, Jefferson Township, Jefferson Township, Lexington Village, Lexington Village, Lucas Village, Lucas Village, Madison Township, Madison Township, Mansfield City, Mansfield City, Mansfield City, Mansfield City, Mifflin Township, Mifflin Township, Monroe Township, Monroe Township, Ontario City, Ontario City, Ontario City, Ontario City, Ontario City, Ontario City, Perry Township, Perry Township, Plymouth Township, Plymouth Township, Plymouth Village, Plymouth Village, Sandusky Township, Sandusky Township, Sharon Township, Sharon Township, Shelby City, Shelby City, Shelby City, Shiloh Village, Shiloh Village, Springfield Township, Springfield Township, Troy Township, Washington Township, Washington Township, Weller Township, Weller Township, Worthington Township, Worthington Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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