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The Village of Buckeye Lake Council acts as the legislative branch of the government, as well as its policy-making body. The Council is responsible for setting local laws, approving major projects, and overseeing the community's finances, infrastructure, and strategic planning to meet the needs of its residents and the community.
WHEN: 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Council Chambers in the Village Municipal Offices; 5192 Walnut Rd, SE, Buckeye Lake
ACCESS: In-person; Livestreamed: Village of Buckeye Lake Facebook page
MORE INFO: Village of Buckeye Lake Council website
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Granville Township Trustees govern the unincorporated area of the Township. The Trustees’ duties include operation of the fire department and cemeteries, management of public services, parks, zoning and land management as well as maintenance of township roads.
WHEN: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Township Service Complex, 1554 Columbus Road, Granville
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Granville Township website; Minutes
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The Granville Village Council establishes the compensation levels of Village officials and employees, it enacts ordinances and resolutions relating to Village services, tax levies, appropriating and borrowing money, licensing and regulating businesses and trades, and other municipal purposes.
WHEN: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Village Council Chambers, 141 E. Broadway, Granville
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Granville Village Council website; Agendas & Minutes
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The Hebron Village Council is the legislative body of the Village, composed of six members elected by Village residents. Council duties include voting on legislation, establishing the compensation of Village officials and employees, appropriating funds, approving projects, contracts and tax levies, facilitating economic development, and other municipal purposes.
WHEN: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Hebron Municipal Complex, 934 West Main Street, Hebron
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Hebron Village Council website; Agendas & Minutes
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The Johnstown City Council is the legislative and executive body of the City of Johnstown. It is responsible for overseeing government operations including budget allocation, public services, public safety, parks and recreation, planning and zoning.
WHEN: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: 599 South Main Street, Johnstown
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Johnstown City Council website; Agendas & Minutes
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The Licking County Board of County Commissioners is responsible for overseeing county government operations including budget allocation to all county offices, managing county property and infrastructure, and coordinating public services.
WHEN: Thursdays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
WHERE: 20 South Second Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
ACCESS: In person
MORE INFO: Agendas & minutes
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The Newark City Council is responsible for overseeing Newark government operations including budget allocation, capital improvements, public services, public safety, parks and recreation and economic development.
When: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7 p.m.
Where: 40 W. Main Street, City Hall Council Chambers, 1st Floor
Access: In-person and via YouTube
More Information: Newark City Council website; Agendas & Minutes
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The Pataskala City Council is the legislative body of the municipal government. It is responsible for enacting ordinances and resolutions, setting the city’s budget, and establishing policies for local governance.
WHEN: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7 p.m.
WHERE: City Hall, 621 West Broad Street, Pataskala
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Pataskala City Council website; Agendas & Minutes
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Union Township is overseen by a three-member elected board of trustees. Township trustees provide management of Township cemeteries, provide proper waste disposal, zoning, police protection, and the construction, care and maintenance of township roads. The board of trustees also supervises and directs the activities of the township fire department, zoning inspector, zoning commission, and board of zoning appeals.
WHEN: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Union Township Complex; 1380 Beaver Run Rd., SE,
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Union Township Trustees website
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