Observer Resources
HOW TO SUBMIT An observer REPORT
The Observers Collaborative recently updated the Observer Report form in order to create a more streamlined and secure data collection process. Observers received instructions and a link to the new submission form in early February 2024. If you have questions or need the submission instructions or link re-sent, please contact: submissions@observerscollaborative.org
NOTE: Observers must complete the Observers Collaborative training program prior to submitting Observer Reports.
Licking County local government
A selection of local boards and government bodies
county
Licking County Commissioners
Licking County Planning Commission
Licking County Board of Health
Licking County Board of Elections
cities
Newark City Council
Newark Planning Commission
Newark Zoning Board
Heath City Council
Heath Planning Commission
Heath Zoning Board
Pataskala City Council
Pataskala Planning Commission
Johnstown City Council
Johnstown Planning Board
villages
Alexandria Village Council
Granville Village Council
Granville Planning Commission
Granville Zoning Board
Granville Township Trustees
Hanover Village Council
Hartford Village
Hebron Village Council
Utica Village Council
school boards
Granville School Board
Heath School Board
Johnstown-Monroe School Board
Lakewood School Board
Licking Heights School Board
Licking Valley School Board
Newark School Board
North Fork School Board
Northridge School Board
Southwest Licking School Board
townships
Bowling Green Township Trustees
Eden Township Trustees
Etna Township Trustees
Franklin Township Trustees
Granville Township Trustees
Harrison Township Trustees
Hartford Township Trustees
Hopewell Township Trustees
Fallsbury Township Trustees
Jersey Township Trustees
Licking Township Trustess
Madison Township Trustees
Mary Ann Township Trustees
McKean Township Trustees
Monroe Township Trustees
Newark Township Trustees
Newton Township Trustees
Perry Township Trustees
St. Albans Township Trustees
Washington Township Trustees
Union Township Trustees
township planning/zoning
Etna Township
Granville Township
Harrison Township
Jersey Township
Licking Township
Monroe Township
St. Albans Township
Union Township
LEARN ABOUT ohio sunshine laws
Ohio’s Public Records and Open Meetings laws, collectively known as the “Sunshine Laws,” give Ohioans access to government meetings and records. The Ohio Attorney General's office publishes a Sunshine Laws Manual annually, which can help answer questions about Ohio's open government laws.
lwvef_observingyourgovernment.pdfProtect your right to know
This League of Women Voters resource emphasizes the importance of transparency and the right to access information about government proceedings. It provides practical insights and tools to effectively observe public meetings, navigate public records, and engage with government agencies.
be a part of the observers collaborative
BECOME A VOLUNTEER OBSERVER
Observers attend public meetings in Licking County, track important issues, and make our reports public, all in the service of promoting civic understanding and transparency in government. We are non-partisan, and we do not advocate for positions or proposals. Our project is a collaboration between the League of Women Voters of Licking County and the Denison University Reporting Project. Observers complete a series of training videos, commit to ethical guidelines, and submit timely reports of meetings observed to a review team.