Williams County, OH elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Williams County: 167 seats on 61 elected bodies. 2 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Williams County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | Bartley E. Westfall source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner | Scott Lirot source | |
| County Commissioner | Terry Rummel source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Auditor | Vickie Grimm source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas | Nicholas R. Lanzer source | |
| County Coroner | Kevin L. Park source | |
| County Engineer | Todd J. Roth source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Katherine Zartman source | |
| County Recorder | Patti Rockey source | |
| County Sheriff | Thomas E. Kochert source | |
| County Treasurer | Kellie J. Gray source |
School Board
Bryan City School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Dustin Schlachter source |
| Board of Education Member | Ben Camarillo source |
| Board of Education Member | Lyn R. Wieland source |
| Board of Education Member | Debra S. Opdycke source |
| Board of Education Member | Caleb M. Turnbull source |
Central Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Richard Cuffle source |
| Board of Education Member | Ross Joost source |
| Board of Education Member | Allison Cuffle source |
| Board of Education Member | Jeff Timbrook source |
| Board of Education Member | Kristi Kimpel source |
Edgerton Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Lyn Bowsher source |
| Board of Education Member | Bob Siebenaler source |
| Board of Education Member | Nick Hug source |
| Board of Education Member | Scott Zimmer source |
| Board of Education Member | Gary Plotts source |
Edon Northwest Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Cody Best source |
| Board of Education Member | Patty Eicher source |
| Board of Education Member | Ashley Reed source |
| Board of Education Member | Christian Appel source |
| Board of Education Member | David A. Wehrle source |
Millcreek-West Unity Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Heather Jones source |
| Board of Education Member | Dawn Layman source |
| Board of Education Member | David Dempsey source |
| Board of Education Member | Elishah Siegel source |
| Board of Education Member | Brian Wieland source |
Montpelier Exempted Village School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Troy Roth source |
| Board of Education Member | Jennifer A Schlosser source |
| Board of Education Member | Vacant source |
| Board of Education Member | Dunne Gambler source |
North Central Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | John M. Huffman source |
| Board of Education Member | Dustin A. Meyers source |
| Board of Education Member | Kati Burt source |
| Board of Education Member | Timothy Livengood source |
| Board of Education Member | Mark Moreland source |
Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Kelly Hug source |
| Governing Board Member | Deborah A. Gerken source |
Stryker Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Brent Froelich source |
| Board of Education Member | Daniel J. Hughes source |
| Board of Education Member | Sharon Von Seggern source |
| Board of Education Member | Lincoln J Calvin source |
| Board of Education Member | Chase D Stuckey source |
Who lives in each of the 8 school districts (Census figures)
| School district | People | Median household income | Below the poverty line | Without health insurance | Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan City School District | 13,614 | $59,611 | 14.2% | 4.3% | 41.1% |
| Central Local School District | 5,331 | $91,056 | 7% | 4.4% | 39.4% |
| Edgerton Local School District | 3,630 | $57,721 | 9.1% | 6.4% | 52.6% |
| Edon Northwest Local School District | 3,406 | $83,214 | 9% | 4.8% | 29.1% |
| Millcreek-West Unity Local School District | 3,316 | $66,584 | 9.8% | 3.6% | 39% |
| Montpelier Exempted Village School District | 5,433 | $46,336 | 14.6% | 5.2% | 54.2% |
| North Central Local School District | 4,024 | $63,721 | 19.5% | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| Stryker Local School District | 3,445 | $82,574 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 37.2% |
Cities and towns
- Blakeslee
- Brady Township
- Bridgewater Township
- Bryan City
- Center Township
- Edgerton
- Edon
- Florence Township
- Holiday City
- Jefferson Township
- Madison Township
- Millcreek Township
- Montpelier
- Northwest Township
- Pioneer
- Pulaski Township
- Springfield Township
- St. Joseph Township
- Stryker
- Superior Township
- West Unity
How many local governments Williams County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 35 local governments in Williams 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, 12 township) | 21 | 21 |
| School districts (school boards) | 7 | 8 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 6 | 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 Williams County
36,719people
41.6median ageU.S.: 38.9
$61,048 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
12.7%below the U.S.: 12.5%
13.7%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$150,000median home valueU.S.: $332,700
4%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
1.4%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
6.2%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
4.8%U.S.: 8.4%
43.6%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
22.5%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 5.4% · White 90.8% · Black 0.6% · Asian 0.7% · Other or more than one race 2.5% (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 Williams County
3.8%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 4.4%. Ohio: 3.3%.
616people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
15,570people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
16,186in the September 2026, preliminary.
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.8% | 616 | 15,570 | 16,186 |
| August 2026 | 3.5% | 574 | 15,781 | 16,355 |
| July 2026 | 3.6% | 583 | 15,779 | 16,362 |
| June 2026 | 3.7% | 609 | 15,811 | 16,420 |
| May 2026 | 3.0% | 483 | 15,744 | 16,227 |
| April 2026 | 3.3% | 532 | 15,712 | 16,244 |
| March 2026 | 4.0% | 662 | 15,718 | 16,380 |
| February 2026 | 4.9% | 804 | 15,598 | 16,402 |
| January 2026 | 4.8% | 787 | 15,459 | 16,246 |
| December 2025 | 4.5% | 743 | 15,665 | 16,408 |
| November 2025 | 4.6% | 760 | 15,735 | 16,495 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.4% | 719 | 15,758 | 16,477 |
| August 2025 | 4.7% | 793 | 15,919 | 16,712 |
| July 2025 | 5.0% | 844 | 15,955 | 16,799 |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | 818 | 15,964 | 16,782 |
| May 2025 | 4.4% | 740 | 16,037 | 16,777 |
| April 2025 | 4.8% | 792 | 15,843 | 16,635 |
| March 2025 | 5.4% | 915 | 16,008 | 16,923 |
| February 2025 | 5.4% | 914 | 15,929 | 16,843 |
| January 2025 | 5.6% | 951 | 15,882 | 16,833 |
| December 2024 | 4.9% | 819 | 15,868 | 16,687 |
| November 2024 | 4.6% | 775 | 16,039 | 16,814 |
| October 2024 | 4.2% | 721 | 16,261 | 16,982 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.9% | 817 | 15,881 | 16,698 |
| 2024 | 4.5% | 765 | 16,254 | 17,019 |
| 2023 | 3.5% | 599 | 16,645 | 17,244 |
| 2022 | 3.6% | 617 | 16,579 | 17,196 |
| 2021 | 4.7% | 822 | 16,599 | 17,421 |
| 2020 | 8.1% | 1,450 | 16,412 | 17,862 |
| 2019 | 3.5% | 641 | 17,546 | 18,187 |
| 2018 | 3.8% | 688 | 17,360 | 18,048 |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 833 | 17,267 | 18,100 |
| 2016 | 4.8% | 870 | 17,231 | 18,101 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Williams County County Auditor?
- Vickie Grimm is the County Auditor of Williams County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Williams County Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas?
- Nicholas R. Lanzer is the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Williams County, Ohio.
- Who is the Williams County County Coroner?
- Kevin L. Park is the County Coroner of Williams County, Ohio.
- Who is the Williams County County Engineer?
- Todd J. Roth is the County Engineer of Williams County, Ohio.
- Who is the Williams County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Katherine Zartman is the Prosecuting Attorney of Williams County, Ohio.
- Who is the Williams County County Recorder?
- Patti Rockey is the County Recorder of Williams County, Ohio.
- Who is the Williams County County Sheriff?
- Thomas E. Kochert is the County Sheriff of Williams County, Ohio.
- Who is the Williams County County Treasurer?
- Kellie J. Gray is the County Treasurer of Williams County, Ohio.
- Who are the Williams County commissioners?
- Bartley E. Westfall (County Commissioner); Scott Lirot (County Commissioner); Terry Rummel (County Commissioner).
- Who is on the Williams County School Board?
- Dustin Schlachter (Board of Education Member); Ben Camarillo (Board of Education Member); Lyn R. Wieland (Board of Education Member); Debra S. Opdycke (Board of Education Member); Caleb M. Turnbull (Board of Education Member); Richard Cuffle (Board of Education Member); Ross Joost (Board of Education Member); Allison Cuffle (Board of Education Member); Jeff Timbrook (Board of Education Member); Kristi Kimpel (Board of Education Member); Lyn Bowsher (Board of Education Member); Bob Siebenaler (Board of Education Member); Nick Hug (Board of Education Member); Scott Zimmer (Board of Education Member); Gary Plotts (Board of Education Member); Cody Best (Board of Education Member); Patty Eicher (Board of Education Member); Ashley Reed (Board of Education Member); Christian Appel (Board of Education Member); David A. Wehrle (Board of Education Member); Heather Jones (Board of Education Member); Dawn Layman (Board of Education Member); David Dempsey (Board of Education Member); Elishah Siegel (Board of Education Member); Brian Wieland (Board of Education Member); Troy Roth (Board of Education Member); Jennifer A Schlosser (Board of Education Member); Dunne Gambler (Board of Education Member); John M. Huffman (Board of Education Member); Dustin A. Meyers (Board of Education Member); Kati Burt (Board of Education Member); Timothy Livengood (Board of Education Member); Mark Moreland (Board of Education Member); Kelly Hug (Governing Board Member); Deborah A. Gerken (Governing Board Member); Brent Froelich (Board of Education Member); Daniel J. Hughes (Board of Education Member); Sharon Von Seggern (Board of Education Member); Lincoln J Calvin (Board of Education Member); Chase D Stuckey (Board of Education Member).
- What is the population of Williams County?
- About 36,719 people, with a median age of 41.6; the median household income is $61,048 and 12.7% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Williams County?
- 3.8% in September 2026 (preliminary): 616 people unemployed in a labor force of 16,186, against 4.4% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Williams County?
- 35 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 9 municipal, 12 township, 7 school district and 6 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Williams County?
- 43: Blakeslee, Blakeslee, Brady Township, Brady Township, Bridgewater Township, Bridgewater Township, Bryan City, Bryan City, Bryan City, Center Township, Center Township, Edgerton, Edgerton, Edon, Edon, Florence Township, Florence Township, Holiday City, Holiday City, Jefferson Township, Jefferson Township, Madison Township, Madison Township, Millcreek Township, Millcreek Township, Montpelier, Montpelier, Northwest Township, Northwest Township, Pioneer, Pioneer, Pulaski Township, Pulaski Township, Springfield Township, Springfield Township, St. Joseph Township, St. Joseph Township, Stryker, Stryker, Superior Township, Superior Township, West Unity, West Unity. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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