The Board of Election is the local, bipartisan government agency responsible for administering and supervising elections held in Licking County. 

WHEN: Monthly board meetings, usually the first Monday or Tuesday of the month. The date is posted on the Board of Elections website.
WHERE: Board of Elections office; Don Hill County Administration Building; 20 South Second St., Newark
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Meeting minutes

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The Licking County Board of Health approves budgets, provides oversight, and assures that the Health Department provides public health services to the residents of Licking County. 

WHEN: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Licking County Health Department; 675 Price Road, Newark
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Agendas & Minutes

Recent meeting reports:

08-19-2025 Licking County Board of Health
03-18-2025 Licking County Board of Health

The Licking County Planning Commission is an advisory body that manages long-range planning and development regulations for the county. It develops and implements plans for land use, infrastructure, and community development, oversees regulations for subdivisions and floodplains, and coordinates with the Licking County Area Transportation Study for transportation planning and grant administration. 

WHEN: 4th Monday of the month at 6 p.m.
WHERE: 20 South Second St., Newark, Meeting Room A (Basement Level)
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Agendas & Minutes 

Recent meeting reports: 

07-28-2025 Licking County Planning Commission Meeting
06-23-2025 Licking County Planning Commission Meeting
05-19-2025 Licking County Planning Commission Meeting
04-28-2025 Licking County Planning Commission Meeting
03-24-2025 Licking County Planning Commission Meeting
02-24-2025 Licking County Planning Commission Meeting
01-27-2025 Licking County Planning Commission Meeting

The Licking Regional Water District (LRWD) provides centralized water and wastewater services to Licking County, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Etna township, Harrison township, Jersey township, Union township, and the City of Pataskala.

WHEN: Usually the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month
WHERE: LRWD Administration Building; 8675 York Rd., Pataskala
ACCESS: In-person and livestreamed through the LRWD website
MORE INFO: Agenda & Minutes

Recent meeting reports:

08-14-2025 Licking Regional Water District Meeting
07-31-2025 Licking Regional Water District Meeting
07-10-2025 Licking Regional Water District Meeting
06-12-2025 Licking Regional Water District Meeting
05-29-2025 Licking Regional Water District Meeting
05-08-2025 Licking Regional Water District Meeting
03.13.2025 Licking Regional Water District Meeting
01-30-2025 Licking Regional Water District Meeting

The Pataskala Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for implementing the city's long-range comprehensive land use plan through zoning, subdivision regulations, and other codes to enhance quality of life, promote responsible development, and guide growth. 

WHEN: 1st Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pataskala City Hall; 621 W. Broad St., Pataskala
ACCESS: In-person
MORE INFO: Agendas & Minutes

06-13-2024  2024 Licking County Infrastructure Luncheon