Election season is upon us, and Avon Lake Patch has all the information you need to stay informed about the 2011 candidates and the issues.

In 2011, Avon Lake voters will decide on a number of candidates Nov. 8. All four council ward seats will be decided on, as will the three Board of Election seats. 

The candidate filing period with the Lorain County Board of Elections closed on Aug. 10.

CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR

*The winner will serve a four-year term. Race is non-partisan; party ID is include for informational purposes only.

Robert J. Berner

Greg Zilka

Karl “K.C.” Zuber, incumbent

CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL

*Each winner will serve a four-year term. Race is non-partisan; party ID is include for informational purposes only.

Ward 1: William E. Gallagher,

             Robert James

Ward 2: Jennifer Fenderbosch, incumbent

Ward 3: Laurence Meiners, incumbent

Ward 4: David Kos, incumbent

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES (Select 3)

*Each winner will serve a four-year term. Race is non-partisan; party ID is include for informational purposes only.

Ron Jantz, incumbent

James A. Stobe

Thomas G. Smith

Pamela Ohradzansky, incumbent

Michael D. Hellyar

Thomasina Houston

John R. Crooks

AVON LAKE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE

*The winner will serve a six-year term. Race is non-partisan; party ID is include for informational purposes only.

Darrel Bilancini, incumbent

AVON LAKE BOARD OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES (Select 3) The winner will serve a four-year term. Race is non-partisan; party ID is include for informational purposes only.

John G. Dzwonczyk, incumbent

Paul R. Phillips, incumbent

Charles D. Whitmer, incumbent

ISSUES

Issue 15: Lorain County JVS replacement and increase levy

Issue 22: Lorain County Sales Tax Increase

ELECTION LINKS

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Issue 2 Vote Follows Similar Debates in Wisconsin and New Jersey

Lorain County JVS Seeking Replacement and Additional Millage Levy

Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan “Co-Architect” Draws Cheers From Cuyahoga Valley Republicans

Lorain County Sales Tax Increase Up for Vote

 Councilman Larry Meiners Makes Re-Election Run Official

Avon Lake Businessman Will Seek Ward 1 Council Seat

Bilancini seeking second term as Avon Lake Municipal Court Judge

Lawyer Robert James Will Run For Avon Lake's Ward 1 Seat

Fenderbosch Will Run To Retain Avon Lake Ward 2 Seat

Redistricting Could Render Council Member Ineligible After Re-election

Zilka Enters Race For Avon Lake Mayor

Rob Berner Announces Candidacy for Avon Lake Mayor