Stark County, OH elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Stark County: 331 seats on 117 elected bodies. 2 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Stark County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | Alan Harold Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner | Bill Smith Republican source | |
| County Commissioner | Richard S. Regula Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Auditor | Angela Kinsey Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas | Lynn Miller Todaro Republican source | |
| County Coroner | Ronald Rusnak Republican source | |
| County Engineer | Keith A. Bennett Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Kyle L. Stone Republican source | |
| County Recorder | Jamie Walters Republican source | |
| County Sheriff | Eric Weisburn Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Alexander A. Zumbar Republican source |
School Board
Alliance City Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Suzie Dennis source |
| Board of Education Member | Elayne Dunlap source |
| Board of Education Member | Teresa Caserta source |
| Board of Education Member | Tyler Kinser source |
| Board of Education Member | William Koch source |
Canton City Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Kimberly Brown source |
| Board of Education Member | Myra Watkins source |
| Board of Education Member | Skyler L. Parks source |
| Board of Education Member | R.J. Van Almen source |
| Board of Education Member | R. Scott Russ source |
Canton Local Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Rick Knight source |
| Board of Education Member | Brandi L. Noll source |
| Board of Education Member | Angela Brown source |
| Board of Education Member | Annette Davis source |
| Board of Education Member | Thomas A. Kovesci source |
Fairless Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Justin Henry source |
| Board of Education Member | Ken Killian source |
| Board of Education Member | Charles Snyder source |
| Board of Education Member | Cathy Soehnlen source |
| Board of Education Member | Jordan Starcher source |
Jackson Local Of Education Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Scott R. Gindlesberger source |
| Board of Education Member | Christopher V. Goff source |
| Board of Education Member | Lia Jones source |
| Board of Education Member | Thomas Winkhart source |
| Board of Education Member | Tonya M. Wright source |
Lake Local Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Deborah Cain source |
| Board of Education Member | Scot T. Nabors source |
| Board of Education Member | David Barrett source |
| Board of Education Member | Adam Doane source |
| Board of Education Member | Caitlin Spano source |
Louisville City Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Frank J. Antonacci source |
| Board of Education Member | Barbara DeJacimo source |
| Board of Education Member | Jon Aljancic source |
| Board of Education Member | Brian Beatty source |
| Board of Education Member | Brenda Ramsey-L'Amoreaux source |
Marlington Local Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Joshua Hagan source |
| Board of Education Member | Jonathan Swift source |
| Board of Education Member | Karen S. Humphries source |
| Board of Education Member | Cathy L. Krupko source |
| Board of Education Member | Mark E. Ryan source |
Massillon City Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | June Dunwiddie source |
| Board of Education Member | Thomas E. Radel Jr. source |
| Board of Education Member | Monica Weber source |
| Board of Education Member | Liz Hersher source |
| Board of Education Member | Ronald B. Pribich source |
Minerva Local School Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Robert A. Clark source |
| Board of Education Member | Rob Yeagley source |
| Board of Education Member | Susan Crawford source |
| Board of Education Member | Roger P. Herstine source |
| Board of Education Member | Donald Spinell source |
North Canton City Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Alyssa Plakas source |
| Board of Education Member | Lindsey Wyckoff source |
| Board of Education Member | David Cochenour source |
| Board of Education Member | Jessica Stroia source |
| Board of Education Member | Andrea K. Ziarko source |
Northwest Local Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Julia A. Barkey source |
| Board of Education Member | Rita A. Gearhart source |
| Board of Education Member | Jim Gindlesberger source |
| Board of Education Member | Bob Schilling source |
| Board of Education Member | Jeff Weygandt source |
Osnaburg Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Mike Himes source |
| Board of Education Member | Darla Schwab source |
| Board of Education Member | Greg Shadle source |
| Board of Education Member | Jacki DiPietro source |
| Board of Education Member | Ben Parker source |
Perry Local Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Mike Shreffler source |
| Board of Education Member | Florence Tuesdale source |
| Board of Education Member | Doug Brown source |
| Board of Education Member | Kyle A. Green source |
| Board of Education Member | Nathan J. Van Wey source |
Plain Local Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Eugene M. Cazantzes source |
| Board of Education Member | Monica Rose Gwin source |
| Board of Education Member | Jennifer Lynn Fitzsimmons source |
| Board of Education Member | John W. Halkias source |
| Board of Education Member | Ambrose S. Perduk, Jr. source |
Sandy Valley Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Scot A. Bowman source |
| Board of Education Member | Stephen R. Pomesky source |
| Board of Education Member | Joseph C. Wigfield source |
| Board of Education Member | Amie Snyder source |
| Board of Education Member | Ike Winters source |
Stark County Educational Service Center
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | James Nicodemo source |
| Governing Board Member | Greg Wolfe source |
| Governing Board Member | Jim Holmes source |
| Governing Board Member | Fran Miller source |
| Governing Board Member | Daniel Wales source |
Tuslaw Local Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Scott R. Crescenze source |
| Board of Education Member | Steve Reinhart source |
| Board of Education Member | Vicki Horvath source |
| Board of Education Member | Jeannette L. Harig source |
| Board of Education Member | James Shaffer source |
Who lives in each of the 14 school districts (Census figures)
| School district | People | Median household income | Below the poverty line | Without health insurance | Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance City School District | 20,792 | $59,278 | 22.6% | 7.7% | 34.2% |
| Canton City School District | 58,121 | $41,428 | 28.4% | 9.5% | 46.8% |
| Canton Local School District | 12,342 | $63,468 | 11.3% | 5.5% | 49.6% |
| Fairless Local School District | 12,298 | $66,071 | 10.7% | 7.9% | 34.3% |
| Jackson Local School District | 40,963 | $97,844 | 5% | 3.3% | 36.8% |
| Louisville City School District | 18,500 | $80,330 | 5.9% | 6.6% | 39.9% |
| Marlington Local School District | 15,046 | $72,272 | 12.5% | 7.3% | 47.8% |
| Massillon City School District | 27,767 | $53,653 | 15.4% | 7% | 43.1% |
| Minerva Local School District | 11,567 | $63,551 | 11.8% | 5.7% | 35.7% |
| North Canton City School District | 29,801 | $80,391 | 4.9% | 3% | 35.1% |
| Osnaburg Local School District | 5,266 | $76,369 | 5.4% | 3.5% | 34.9% |
| Plain Local School District | 50,209 | $72,857 | 10.1% | 4.4% | 43.3% |
| Sandy Valley Local School District | 8,459 | $74,444 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 47.4% |
| Tuslaw Local School District | 9,809 | $86,374 | 8.7% | 3.6% | 32.7% |
Cities and towns
- Alliance
- Beach City
- Bethlehem Township
- Brewster
- Canal Fulton
- Canton
- Canton Township
- East Canton
- East Sparta
- Hartville
- Hills & Dales
- Jackson Township
- Lake Township
- Lawrence Township
- Lexington Township
- Louisville
- Magnolia
- Marlboro Township
- Massillon
- Meyers Lake
- Minerva
- Navarre
- Nimishillen Township
- North Canton
- Osnaburg Township
- Paris Township
- Perry Township
- Pike Township
- Plain Township
- Sandy Township
- Sugarcreek Township
- Tuscarawas Township
- Washington Township
- Waynesburg
- Wilmot
How many local governments Stark County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 70 local governments in Stark 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 (18 municipal, 17 township) | 35 | 35 |
| School districts (school boards) | 18 | 17 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 16 | 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 Stark County
373,713people
41.8median ageU.S.: 38.9
$67,934 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
12.5%below the U.S.: 12.5%
25.9%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$186,400median home valueU.S.: $332,700
3.9%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
2.2%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
7.1%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
5.5%U.S.: 8.4%
42.3%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
19%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3% · White 83.8% · Black 7.1% · Asian 0.9% · Other or more than one race 5.2% (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 Stark County
3.7%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 4.3%. Ohio: 3.3%.
6,654people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
172,046people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
178,700in the September 2026, preliminary.
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.7% | 6,654 | 172,046 | 178,700 |
| August 2026 | 3.7% | 6,646 | 172,818 | 179,464 |
| July 2026 | 3.6% | 6,420 | 174,310 | 180,730 |
| June 2026 | 3.7% | 6,772 | 174,424 | 181,196 |
| May 2026 | 3.0% | 5,397 | 173,646 | 179,043 |
| April 2026 | 3.3% | 5,948 | 174,325 | 180,273 |
| March 2026 | 4.2% | 7,524 | 173,519 | 181,043 |
| February 2026 | 5.0% | 9,001 | 172,500 | 181,501 |
| January 2026 | 5.0% | 9,049 | 170,612 | 179,661 |
| December 2025 | 4.4% | 7,982 | 173,504 | 181,486 |
| November 2025 | 4.2% | 7,688 | 174,076 | 181,764 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.3% | 7,734 | 174,145 | 181,879 |
| August 2025 | 4.6% | 8,377 | 174,887 | 183,264 |
| July 2025 | 4.9% | 8,994 | 175,697 | 184,691 |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | 8,979 | 175,124 | 184,103 |
| May 2025 | 4.6% | 8,424 | 175,095 | 183,519 |
| April 2025 | 4.9% | 8,977 | 175,365 | 184,342 |
| March 2025 | 5.6% | 10,214 | 173,477 | 183,691 |
| February 2025 | 5.9% | 10,758 | 172,110 | 182,868 |
| January 2025 | 5.9% | 10,749 | 171,854 | 182,603 |
| December 2024 | 4.9% | 9,017 | 174,420 | 183,437 |
| November 2024 | 4.5% | 8,349 | 175,848 | 184,197 |
| October 2024 | 4.1% | 7,563 | 176,591 | 184,154 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.9% | 8,989 | 174,121 | 183,110 |
| 2024 | 4.6% | 8,469 | 174,953 | 183,422 |
| 2023 | 3.9% | 6,992 | 172,574 | 179,566 |
| 2022 | 4.1% | 7,313 | 170,505 | 177,818 |
| 2021 | 5.5% | 9,813 | 169,999 | 179,812 |
| 2020 | 8.2% | 14,753 | 165,855 | 180,608 |
| 2019 | 4.6% | 8,489 | 176,124 | 184,613 |
| 2018 | 4.9% | 9,115 | 175,156 | 184,271 |
| 2017 | 5.3% | 9,752 | 175,704 | 185,456 |
| 2016 | 5.6% | 10,291 | 174,483 | 184,774 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Stark County County Auditor?
- Angela Kinsey (Republican) is the County Auditor of Stark County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Stark County Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas?
- Lynn Miller Todaro (Republican) is the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Stark County, Ohio.
- Who is the Stark County County Coroner?
- Ronald Rusnak (Republican) is the County Coroner of Stark County, Ohio.
- Who is the Stark County County Engineer?
- Keith A. Bennett (Republican) is the County Engineer of Stark County, Ohio.
- Who is the Stark County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Kyle L. Stone (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Stark County, Ohio.
- Who is the Stark County County Recorder?
- Jamie Walters (Republican) is the County Recorder of Stark County, Ohio.
- Who is the Stark County County Sheriff?
- Eric Weisburn (Republican) is the County Sheriff of Stark County, Ohio.
- Who is the Stark County County Treasurer?
- Alexander A. Zumbar (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Stark County, Ohio.
- Who are the Stark County commissioners?
- Alan Harold (County Commissioner); Bill Smith (County Commissioner); Richard S. Regula (County Commissioner).
- Who is on the Stark County School Board?
- Suzie Dennis (Board of Education Member); Elayne Dunlap (Board of Education Member); Teresa Caserta (Board of Education Member); Tyler Kinser (Board of Education Member); William Koch (Board of Education Member); Kimberly Brown (Board of Education Member); Myra Watkins (Board of Education Member); Skyler L. Parks (Board of Education Member); R.J. Van Almen (Board of Education Member); R. Scott Russ (Board of Education Member); Rick Knight (Board of Education Member); Brandi L. Noll (Board of Education Member); Angela Brown (Board of Education Member); Annette Davis (Board of Education Member); Thomas A. Kovesci (Board of Education Member); Justin Henry (Board of Education Member); Ken Killian (Board of Education Member); Charles Snyder (Board of Education Member); Cathy Soehnlen (Board of Education Member); Jordan Starcher (Board of Education Member); Scott R. Gindlesberger (Board of Education Member); Christopher V. Goff (Board of Education Member); Lia Jones (Board of Education Member); Thomas Winkhart (Board of Education Member); Tonya M. Wright (Board of Education Member); Deborah Cain (Board of Education Member); Scot T. Nabors (Board of Education Member); David Barrett (Board of Education Member); Adam Doane (Board of Education Member); Caitlin Spano (Board of Education Member); Frank J. Antonacci (Board of Education Member); Barbara DeJacimo (Board of Education Member); Jon Aljancic (Board of Education Member); Brian Beatty (Board of Education Member); Brenda Ramsey-L'Amoreaux (Board of Education Member); Joshua Hagan (Board of Education Member); Jonathan Swift (Board of Education Member); Karen S. Humphries (Board of Education Member); Cathy L. Krupko (Board of Education Member); Mark E. Ryan (Board of Education Member); June Dunwiddie (Board of Education Member); Thomas E. Radel Jr. (Board of Education Member); Monica Weber (Board of Education Member); Liz Hersher (Board of Education Member); Ronald B. Pribich (Board of Education Member); Robert A. Clark (Board of Education Member); Rob Yeagley (Board of Education Member); Susan Crawford (Board of Education Member); Roger P. Herstine (Board of Education Member); Donald Spinell (Board of Education Member); Alyssa Plakas (Board of Education Member); Lindsey Wyckoff (Board of Education Member); David Cochenour (Board of Education Member); Jessica Stroia (Board of Education Member); Andrea K. Ziarko (Board of Education Member); Julia A. Barkey (Board of Education Member); Rita A. Gearhart (Board of Education Member); Jim Gindlesberger (Board of Education Member); Bob Schilling (Board of Education Member); Jeff Weygandt (Board of Education Member); Mike Himes (Board of Education Member); Darla Schwab (Board of Education Member); Greg Shadle (Board of Education Member); Jacki DiPietro (Board of Education Member); Ben Parker (Board of Education Member); Mike Shreffler (Board of Education Member); Florence Tuesdale (Board of Education Member); Doug Brown (Board of Education Member); Kyle A. Green (Board of Education Member); Nathan J. Van Wey (Board of Education Member); Eugene M. Cazantzes (Board of Education Member); Monica Rose Gwin (Board of Education Member); Jennifer Lynn Fitzsimmons (Board of Education Member); John W. Halkias (Board of Education Member); Ambrose S. Perduk, Jr. (Board of Education Member); Scot A. Bowman (Board of Education Member); Stephen R. Pomesky (Board of Education Member); Joseph C. Wigfield (Board of Education Member); Amie Snyder (Board of Education Member); Ike Winters (Board of Education Member); James Nicodemo (Governing Board Member); Greg Wolfe (Governing Board Member); Jim Holmes (Governing Board Member); Fran Miller (Governing Board Member); Daniel Wales (Governing Board Member); Scott R. Crescenze (Board of Education Member); Steve Reinhart (Board of Education Member); Vicki Horvath (Board of Education Member); Jeannette L. Harig (Board of Education Member); James Shaffer (Board of Education Member).
- What is the population of Stark County?
- About 373,713 people, with a median age of 41.8; the median household income is $67,934 and 12.5% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Stark County?
- 3.7% in September 2026 (preliminary): 6,654 people unemployed in a labor force of 178,700, against 4.3% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Stark County?
- 70 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 18 municipal, 17 township, 18 school district and 16 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Stark County?
- 90: Alliance, Alliance, Alliance, Alliance, Alliance, Alliance, Beach City, Beach City, Bethlehem Township, Bethlehem Township, Brewster, Brewster, Brewster, Canal Fulton, Canal Fulton, Canton, Canton, Canton, Canton, Canton, Canton, Canton Township, Canton Township, East Canton, East Canton, East Sparta, East Sparta, East Sparta, East Sparta, Hartville, Hartville, Hartville, Hills & Dales, Hills & Dales, Jackson Township, Jackson Township, Lake Township, Lake Township, Lawrence Township, Lawrence Township, Lexington Township, Lexington Township, Louisville, Louisville, Magnolia, Magnolia, Magnolia, Marlboro Township, Marlboro Township, Massillon, Massillon, Massillon, Massillon, Massillon, Massillon, Meyers Lake, Meyers Lake, Meyers Lake, Minerva, Minerva, Navarre, Navarre, Nimishillen Township, Nimishillen Township, North Canton, North Canton, Osnaburg Township, Osnaburg Township, Paris Township, Paris Township, Perry Township, Perry Township, Pike Township, Pike Township, Plain Township, Plain Township, Sandy Township, Sandy Township, Sugarcreek Township, Sugarcreek Township, Tuscarawas Township, Tuscarawas Township, Washington Township, Washington Township, Waynesburg, Waynesburg, Waynesburg, Wilmot, Wilmot, Wilmot. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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