Here's the Nov. 8 ballot for Bluffton and Richland Township.
BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
For Member of Board of Education (Vote For Not More Than 2)
Jeremy Scoles
For Member of Board of Education
(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13) (Vote For Not More Than 1)
Ken Lugibihl
VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON
For Mayor (Vote For Not More Than 1)
Eric W. Fulcomer
Republican
For Member of Council (Vote For Not More Than 2)
Dennis K. Gallant
Joseph W. Sehlhorst
CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT
For Municipal Court Judge
(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12) (Vote For Not More Than 1)
Rick Workman
TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND
For Township Trustee (Vote For Not More Than 1)
Donald K. Brauen
BOARD MEMBERS
For Township Fiscal Officer (Vote For Not More Than 1)
Jim Weaver
FOR BLUFFTON PRECINCT D
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Petition by El Cannon doing business as Tu Pueblo, there will be submitted to a vote of the people of said precinct at a General Election to be held in the Precinct of Bluffton D of Allen County, Ohio, at the regular places of voting therein, on the 8th day of November, 2011, the question:
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor be permitted by El Canon, Ltd., dba Tu Pueblo, an applicant for a D-5 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of a restaurant at 142 N. Main St., Bluffton, Ohio 45817 in this precinct?
State Issue 1
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AGE AT WHICH A PERSON MAY BE ELECTED OR APPOINTED JUDGE, TO ELIMINATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH COURTS OF CONCILIATION, AND TO ELIMINATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT A SUPREME COURT COMMISSION
Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly To amend Section 6 of Article IV and to repeal Sections 19 and 22 of Article IV of the Constitution of the State of Ohio
A majority yes vote is required for the amendment to Section 6 and the repeal of Sections 19 and 22 to pass.
This proposed amendment would:
1. Increase the maximum age for assuming elected or appointed judicial office from seventy to seventy-five.
2. Eliminate the General Assembly's authority to establish courts of conciliation.
3. If approved, the amendment shall take effect immediately.
Eliminate the Governor's authority to appoint members to a Supreme Court Commission.
A "YES" vote means approval of the amendment to Section 6 and the repeal of Sections 19 and 22.
A "NO" vote means disapproval of the amendment to Section 6 and the repeal of Sections 19 and 22.
SHALL THE AMENDMENT BE APPROVED?
YES
NO
State Issue 2 Referendum
REFERENDUM ON NEW LAW RELATIVE TO GOVERNMENT UNION CONTRACTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND POLICIES
A majority yes vote is necessary for Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 to be approved.
Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 is a new law relative to government union contracts and other government employment contracts and policies.
A "YES" vote means you approve the law. A "NO" vote means you reject the law.
SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?
YES (To approve the law)
NO (To reject the law)
State Issue 3 Proposed Constitutional Amendment
TO PRESERVE THE FREEDOM OF OHIOANS TO CHOOSE THEIR HEALTH CARE
AND HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
Proposed by Initiative Petition To adopt Section 21 of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio
A majority yes vote is necessary for the amendment to pass. The proposed amendment would provide that:
1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel, directly or indirectly, any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in a health care system.
2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibit the purchase or sale of health care or health insurance.
3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall impose a penalty or fine for the sale or purchase of health care or health insurance.
The proposed amendment would not:
1. Affect laws or rules in effect as of March 19, 2010.
2. Affect which services a health care provider or hospital is required to perform or provide.
3. Affect terms and conditions of government employment.
4. Affect any laws calculated to deter fraud or punish wrongdoing in the health care industry.
If approved, the amendment will be effective thirty days after the election.
SHALL THE AMENDMENT BE APPROVED?
YES
NO
