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ABSENTEE OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER 1. To vote, you must completely darken the oval ( ) at the left of the candidate or answer of your choice. 2. Do not mark the ballot for more choices than allowed. Please see permitted number of choices directly below title of office. 3. If you mark the ballot for more choices than permitted, the race or issue will not be counted. 4. To cast a write-in vote, darken the oval ( ) to the left of the line provided and write in the candidate's name. 5. If you cast a vote for a candidate whose name is printed on the ballot, do not write that candidate's name on the write-in candidate line. 6. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, please ask an election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up to two times. VOTE BOTH SIDES OFFICIAL CITY OFFICE TYPE BALLOT CITY OF DELPHOS For Mayor (Vote For Not More Than 1) Michael Gallmeier Democratic For President of Council (Vote For Not More Than 1) Write-in For Auditor (Vote For Not More Than 1) Thomas L. Jettinghoff Democratic For Treasurer (Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13) (Vote For Not More Than 1) Robert L. Mosier Republican For City Director of Law (Vote For Not More Than 1) Clayton P. Osting For Member of Council at Large (Vote For Not More Than 3) Joshua P. Gillespie Republican Joseph H. Martz Republican Kevin P. Osting Republican OFFICIAL JUDICIAL NONPARTISAN BALLOT CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT For Municipal Court Judge (Full Term Commencing 1/1/12) (Vote For Not More Than 1) Rick Workman OFFICIAL TOWNSHIP NONPARTISAN BALLOT TOWNSHIP OF MARION For Township Trustee (Vote For Not More Than 1) Jerry A. Gilden For Township Fiscal Officer (Vote For Not More Than 1) Robert C. Kimmet OFFICIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION NONPARTISAN BALLOT DELPHOS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT For Member of Board of Education (Vote For Not More Than 2) Greg Gossman Joseph M. Rode Michael Wulfhorst For Member of Board of Education (Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13) (Vote For Not More Than 1) NO CANDIDATE FILED A VALID DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY OFFICIAL QUESTIONS AND ISSUES BALLOT 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. Eliminate the Governor's authority to appoint members to a Supreme Court Commission. If approved, the amendment shall take effect immediately. 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 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) Typ:01 Seq:0001 Spl:01 ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011 001 Delphos 1A A A B B C C © Election Systems & Software, Inc. 1981, 2002 SAMPLE

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Page 1: SAMPLE - Ohio · 6. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, please ask an election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up to two times. VOTE BOTH SIDES

ABSENTEE

OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL CITY OFFICE TYPEBALLOT

CITY OF DELPHOS

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Michael GallmeierDemocratic

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Write-in

For Auditor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Thomas L. JettinghoffDemocratic

For Treasurer(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert L. MosierRepublican

For City Director of Law(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Clayton P. Osting

For Member of Council at Large(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Joshua P. GillespieRepublicanJoseph H. MartzRepublicanKevin P. OstingRepublican

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MARION

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jerry A. Gilden

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert C. Kimmet

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

DELPHOS CITYSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Greg Gossman

Joseph M. Rode

Michael Wulfhorst

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

Typ:01 Seq:0001 Spl:01

ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

001 Delphos 1A

A

A

B

B

C

C

© Election Systems & Software, Inc. 1981, 2002

SAM

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Page 2: SAMPLE - Ohio · 6. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, please ask an election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up to two times. VOTE BOTH SIDES

BOARD MEMBERS

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

CITY OF DELPHOS

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of theCity of Delphos for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES ata rate not exceeding 4.05 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.405 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

CITY OF DELPHOS

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the City of Delphos have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the City of Delphos, andfor that purpose, enter into serviceagreements to facilitate for those loadsthe sale and purchase of electricity, suchaggregation to occur automaticallyexcept where any person elects to optout?

YES

NO

Typ:01 Seq:0001 Spl:01

ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

001 Delphos 1A

D

D

E

E

F

F

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Page 3: SAMPLE - Ohio · 6. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, please ask an election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up to two times. VOTE BOTH SIDES

ABSENTEE

OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL CITY OFFICE TYPEBALLOT

CITY OF DELPHOS

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Michael GallmeierDemocratic

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Write-in

For Auditor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Thomas L. JettinghoffDemocratic

For Treasurer(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert L. MosierRepublican

For City Director of Law(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Clayton P. Osting

For Member of Council at Large(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Joseph H. MartzRepublicanKevin P. OstingRepublicanJoshua P. GillespieRepublican

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MARION

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jerry A. Gilden

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert C. Kimmet

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

DELPHOS CITYSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Joseph M. Rode

Michael Wulfhorst

Greg Gossman

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

Typ:01 Seq:0002 Spl:01

ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

002 Delphos 1B

A

A

B

B

C

C

© Election Systems & Software, Inc. 1981, 2002

SAM

PLE

Page 4: SAMPLE - Ohio · 6. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, please ask an election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up to two times. VOTE BOTH SIDES

BOARD MEMBERS

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

CITY OF DELPHOS

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of theCity of Delphos for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES ata rate not exceeding 4.05 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.405 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

CITY OF DELPHOS

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the City of Delphos have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the City of Delphos, andfor that purpose, enter into serviceagreements to facilitate for those loadsthe sale and purchase of electricity, suchaggregation to occur automaticallyexcept where any person elects to optout?

YES

NO

Typ:01 Seq:0002 Spl:01

ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

002 Delphos 1B

D

D

E

E

F

F

SAM

PLE

Page 5: SAMPLE - Ohio · 6. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, please ask an election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up to two times. VOTE BOTH SIDES

ABSENTEE

OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL CITY OFFICE TYPEBALLOT

CITY OF DELPHOS

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Michael GallmeierDemocratic

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Write-in

For Auditor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Thomas L. JettinghoffDemocratic

For Treasurer(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert L. MosierRepublican

For City Director of Law(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Clayton P. Osting

For Member of Council at Large(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Kevin P. OstingRepublicanJoshua P. GillespieRepublicanJoseph H. MartzRepublican

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MARION

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jerry A. Gilden

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert C. Kimmet

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

DELPHOS CITYSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Michael Wulfhorst

Greg Gossman

Joseph M. Rode

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

Typ:01 Seq:0003 Spl:01

ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

003 Delphos 2A

A

A

B

B

C

C

© Election Systems & Software, Inc. 1981, 2002

SAM

PLE

Page 6: SAMPLE - Ohio · 6. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, please ask an election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up to two times. VOTE BOTH SIDES

BOARD MEMBERS

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

CITY OF DELPHOS

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of theCity of Delphos for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES ata rate not exceeding 4.05 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.405 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

CITY OF DELPHOS

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the City of Delphos have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the City of Delphos, andfor that purpose, enter into serviceagreements to facilitate for those loadsthe sale and purchase of electricity, suchaggregation to occur automaticallyexcept where any person elects to optout?

YES

NO

Typ:01 Seq:0003 Spl:01

ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

003 Delphos 2A

D

D

E

E

F

F

SAM

PLE

Page 7: SAMPLE - Ohio · 6. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, please ask an election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up to two times. VOTE BOTH SIDES

ABSENTEE

OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL CITY OFFICE TYPEBALLOT

CITY OF DELPHOS

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Michael GallmeierDemocratic

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Write-in

For Auditor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Thomas L. JettinghoffDemocratic

For Treasurer(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert L. MosierRepublican

For City Director of Law(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Clayton P. Osting

For Member of Council at Large(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Joshua P. GillespieRepublicanJoseph H. MartzRepublicanKevin P. OstingRepublican

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MARION

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jerry A. Gilden

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert C. Kimmet

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

DELPHOS CITYSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Greg Gossman

Joseph M. Rode

Michael Wulfhorst

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

Typ:01 Seq:0004 Spl:01

ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

004 Delphos 2B

A

A

B

B

C

C

© Election Systems & Software, Inc. 1981, 2002

SAM

PLE

Page 8: SAMPLE - Ohio · 6. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, please ask an election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up to two times. VOTE BOTH SIDES

BOARD MEMBERS

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

CITY OF DELPHOS

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of theCity of Delphos for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES ata rate not exceeding 4.05 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.405 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

CITY OF DELPHOS

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the City of Delphos have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the City of Delphos, andfor that purpose, enter into serviceagreements to facilitate for those loadsthe sale and purchase of electricity, suchaggregation to occur automaticallyexcept where any person elects to optout?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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E

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 2nd Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Zachariah Broshes

Sam McLean

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 2nd Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Sam McLean

Zachariah Broshes

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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E

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ABSENTEE

OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 2nd Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Zachariah Broshes

Sam McLean

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 2nd Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Sam McLean

Zachariah Broshes

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 2nd Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Sam McLean

Zachariah Broshes

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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B

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

F

F

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 2nd Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Zachariah Broshes

Sam McLean

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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014 Lima 2E Lima

D

D

E

E

F

F

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 2nd Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Zachariah Broshes

Sam McLean

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

F

F

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 2nd Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Sam McLean

Zachariah Broshes

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 2nd Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Zachariah Broshes

Sam McLean

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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B

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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E

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F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 4th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rebecca R. Kreher

Tom Tebben

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 4th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Tom Tebben

Rebecca R. Kreher

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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E

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 4th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Tom Tebben

Rebecca R. Kreher

Write-in

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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E

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F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 4th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rebecca R. Kreher

Tom Tebben

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 4th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Tom Tebben

Rebecca R. Kreher

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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023 Lima 4D Shawnee

A

A

B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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023 Lima 4D Shawnee

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 4th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Tom Tebben

Rebecca R. Kreher

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 4th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rebecca R. Kreher

Tom Tebben

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 4th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Tom Tebben

Rebecca R. Kreher

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 4th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rebecca R. Kreher

Tom Tebben

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

PERRY LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Tanya Bunch

Yvonne Elaine Marrs

Stephanie D. Neal

William J. Shively

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Perry Local School District for thepurpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at arate not exceeding 4.9 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.49 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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E

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

E

E

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

PERRY LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Yvonne Elaine Marrs

Stephanie D. Neal

William J. Shively

Tanya Bunch

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Perry Local School District for thepurpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at arate not exceeding 4.9 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.49 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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E

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 6th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Derry L. Glenn

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

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E

E

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 6th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Derry L. Glenn

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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B

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 6th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Derry L. Glenn

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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A

A

B

B

C

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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033 Lima 6C Lima

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 6th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Derry L. Glenn

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

PERRY LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Stephanie D. Neal

William J. Shively

Tanya Bunch

Yvonne Elaine Marrs

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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B

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Perry Local School District for thepurpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at arate not exceeding 4.9 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.49 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 6th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Derry L. Glenn

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 6th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Derry L. Glenn

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 6th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Derry L. Glenn

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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E

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 8th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Cleven Jones

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ray Magnus

John G. Nixon

Write-in

For Member of Council 8th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Cleven Jones

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

043 Lima 8B

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL CITYNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA

For President of Council(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John G. Nixon

Ray Magnus

Write-in

For Member of Council 8th Ward(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Cleven Jones

Write-in

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

044 Lima 8C

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B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED CHARTERAMENDMENT

CITY OF LIMA

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Proposed amendments to the Charter ofthe City of Lima, Ohio, amendingsections 73 through 77 and section 132,and enacting section 98. Theseamendments: modify and update thelanguage describing the duties andresponsibilities of the City Law Director;modify the provisions applicable to theCharter Review Commission and add 3at-large members to the Commission;prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, military status,national origin, disability, age, ancestry,or other classifications protected by stateor federal law; and make non-substantive language and technicalamendments to update grammar, wordusage and readability of the Charter. Shall the proposed amendments beapproved?

YES

NO

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044 Lima 8C

D

D

E

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F

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMANDA

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Brad J. Core

John Whitling

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jennifer L. Schwartz

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

045 Amanda E Shawnee

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B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

045 Amanda E Shawnee

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D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMANDA

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Brad J. Core

John Whitling

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jennifer L. Schwartz

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Lori M. Ringwald

Write-in

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

045 Amanda E Spencerville

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofSpencerville Local School District for thepurpose of PERMANENTIMPROVEMENTS at a rate notexceeding 1.4 mills for each one dollar ofvaluation, which amounts to $0.14 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

045 Amanda E Spencerville

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMANDA

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John Whitling

Brad J. Core

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jennifer L. Schwartz

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Lori M. Ringwald

Write-in

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

046 Amanda N Spencerville

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofSpencerville Local School District for thepurpose of PERMANENTIMPROVEMENTS at a rate notexceeding 1.4 mills for each one dollar ofvaluation, which amounts to $0.14 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

046 Amanda N Spencerville

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMANDA

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John Whitling

Brad J. Core

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jennifer L. Schwartz

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMANDA

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

John Whitling

Brad J. Core

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jennifer L. Schwartz

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL VILLAGENONPARTISAN BALLOT

VILLAGE OF ELIDA

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Klopfenstein

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Marv Adams

Larry Flick

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL VILLAGENONPARTISAN BALLOT

VILLAGE OF ELIDA

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Klopfenstein

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Larry Flick

Marv Adams

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Dennis Williams

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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C

C

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PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Catherine Kouns Born

Michael Ley

Dennis Williams

Write-in

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Saul Allen Jr

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ron Bible

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Barry Barnt

Laurie Swick

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AMERICAN

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Joseph T. Guagenti

Larry K. Vandemark

Ron Bible

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Laurie Swick

Barry Barnt

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL VILLAGENONPARTISAN BALLOT

VILLAGE OF HARROD

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Shannon Rumer

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

For Member of Board of Trusteesof Public Affairs(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AUGLAIZE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Anita A. Fetter

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Melissa R. Marshall

Jared M. Rex

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ALLEN EAST LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Todd E. Burley

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

VILLAGE OF HARROD

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the Village of Harrod have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the Village of Harrod,and for that purpose, enter into serviceagreements to facilitate for those loadsthe sale and purchase of electricity, suchaggregation to occur automaticallyexcept where any person elects to optout?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AUGLAIZE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Anita A. Fetter

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jared M. Rex

Melissa R. Marshall

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ALLEN EAST LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Todd E. Burley

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AUGLAIZE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Anita A. Fetter

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Melissa R. Marshall

Jared M. Rex

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ALLEN EAST LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Todd E. Burley

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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068 Auglaize Township B Allen East

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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D

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E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF AUGLAIZE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Anita A. Fetter

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Melissa R. Marshall

Jared M. Rex

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

AUGLAIZE COUNTYEDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Norman Holcomb

David Myers

WAYNESFIELD-GOSHEN LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Brian Barrington

Carolyn Bly

Tom Brookhart

Mark K. Chiles

Tadd A. Turner

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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068 Auglaize Township B Waynesfield

A

A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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068 Auglaize Township B Waynesfield

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Lisa Gross

Kris Shoemaker

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

A

B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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069 Bath A

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Kris Shoemaker

Lisa Gross

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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E

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Lisa Gross

Kris Shoemaker

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Kris Shoemaker

Lisa Gross

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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072 Bath D

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Lisa Gross

Kris Shoemaker

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

073 Bath E

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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D

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Kris Shoemaker

Lisa Gross

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

074 Bath F

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Lisa Gross

Kris Shoemaker

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Kris Shoemaker

Lisa Gross

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Lisa Gross

Kris Shoemaker

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Kris Shoemaker

Lisa Gross

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Lisa Gross

Kris Shoemaker

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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B

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF BATH

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

William F. Degen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Kris Shoemaker

Lisa Gross

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL VILLAGENONPARTISAN BALLOT

VILLAGE OF LAFAYETTE

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Ronald Moots

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Jeffrey S. McVicker

For Member of Board of Trusteesof Public Affairs(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Write-in

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Sheila Ann Kimmel

Teresa Marsteller

Brandt C. Miller

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ALLEN EAST LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Todd E. Burley

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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081 Lafayette

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

VILLAGE OF LAFAYETTE

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the Village of Lafayette have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the Village of Lafayette,and for that purpose, enter into serviceagreements to facilitate for those loadsthe sale and purchase of electricity, suchaggregation to occur automaticallyexcept where any person elects to optout?

YES

NO

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E

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Write-in

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Teresa Marsteller

Brandt C. Miller

Sheila Ann Kimmel

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ALLEN EAST LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Todd E. Burley

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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E

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Write-in

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Brandt C. Miller

Sheila Ann Kimmel

Teresa Marsteller

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ALLEN EAST LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Todd E. Burley

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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083 Jackson B

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

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F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MARION

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jerry A. Gilden

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert C. Kimmet

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Terry G. Kristoff

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MARION

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jerry A. Gilden

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert C. Kimmet

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

DELPHOS CITYSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Joseph M. Rode

Michael Wulfhorst

Greg Gossman

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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084 Marion A Delphos

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B

B

C

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PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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D

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E

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F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MARION

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jerry A. Gilden

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Robert C. Kimmet

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

DELPHOS CITYSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Michael Wulfhorst

Greg Gossman

Joseph M. Rode

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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085 Marion B

A

A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL VILLAGENONPARTISAN BALLOT

VILLAGE OF CAIRO

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Everett

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Robert L. Douglas

Write-in

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jon E. Basinger

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Amy S. Stechschulte

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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086 Cairo

A

A

B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(REPLACEMENT)

MONROE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote is necessaryfor passage

A replacement of a tax for the benefit ofMonroe Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS’CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.05 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

VILLAGE OF CAIRO

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the Village of Cairo have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the Village of Cairo, andfor that purpose, enter into serviceagreements to facilitate for those loadsthe sale and purchase of electricity, suchaggregation to occur automaticallyexcept where any person elects to optout?

YES

NO

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jon E. Basinger

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Amy S. Stechschulte

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGESCHOOL 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

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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087 Monroe E Bluffton

A

A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED TAX LEVY(REPLACEMENT)

MONROE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote is necessaryfor passage

A replacement of a tax for the benefit ofMonroe Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS’CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.05 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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087 Monroe E Bluffton

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jon E. Basinger

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Amy S. Stechschulte

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

PUTNAM COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

William F. Goecke

Marilyn M. Weber

COLUMBUS GROVE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Brad Brubaker

Kenneth D. Kruse

Brent Stechschulte

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

087 Monroe E Columbus Grove

A

A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED TAX LEVY(REPLACEMENT)

MONROE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote is necessaryfor passage

A replacement of a tax for the benefit ofMonroe Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS’CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.05 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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087 Monroe E Columbus Grove

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jon E. Basinger

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Amy S. Stechschulte

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Jackie Place

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

087 Monroe E Bath

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(REPLACEMENT)

MONROE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote is necessaryfor passage

A replacement of a tax for the benefit ofMonroe Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS’CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.05 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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087 Monroe E Bath

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jon E. Basinger

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Amy S. Stechschulte

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Rob Foley

Timothy McKinney

Jackie Place

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

88 Monroe W Bath

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(REPLACEMENT)

MONROE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote is necessaryfor passage

A replacement of a tax for the benefit ofMonroe Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS’CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.05 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of BathLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 3.25 mills for eachone dollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.325 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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88 Monroe W Bath

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jon E. Basinger

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Amy S. Stechschulte

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

PUTNAM COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Marilyn M. Weber

William F. Goecke

COLUMBUS GROVE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Kenneth D. Kruse

Brent Stechschulte

Brad Brubaker

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

88 Monroe W Columbus Grove

A

A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED TAX LEVY(REPLACEMENT)

MONROE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote is necessaryfor passage

A replacement of a tax for the benefit ofMonroe Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS’CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.05 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

88 Monroe W Columbus Grove

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF PERRY

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Burgess

Kevin W. Cox

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Natalie Scott

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

PERRY LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

William J. Shively

Tanya Bunch

Yvonne Elaine Marrs

Stephanie D. Neal

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.10 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Perry Local School District for thepurpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at arate not exceeding 4.9 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.49 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF PERRY

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Kevin W. Cox

Chris Burgess

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Natalie Scott

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

PERRY LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Tanya Bunch

Yvonne Elaine Marrs

Stephanie D. Neal

William J. Shively

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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90 Perry B

A

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B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.10 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Perry Local School District for thepurpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at arate not exceeding 4.9 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.49 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF PERRY

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Burgess

Kevin W. Cox

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Natalie Scott

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

PERRY LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Yvonne Elaine Marrs

Stephanie D. Neal

William J. Shively

Tanya Bunch

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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91 Perry E Perry

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.10 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Perry Local School District for thepurpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at arate not exceeding 4.9 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.49 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF PERRY

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Burgess

Kevin W. Cox

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Natalie Scott

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ALLEN EAST LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Todd E. Burley

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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91 Perry E Allen East

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.10 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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91 Perry E Allen East

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF PERRY

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Kevin W. Cox

Chris Burgess

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Natalie Scott

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

PERRY LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Stephanie D. Neal

William J. Shively

Tanya Bunch

Yvonne Elaine Marrs

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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92 Perry N

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1 mill for each one dollarof valuation, which amounts to $0.10 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryTownship for the purpose of PROVIDINGAND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS,APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITESTHEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATERSUPPLY AND MATERIALSTHEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of PerryLocal School District for the purpose of PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at arate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Perry Local School District for thepurpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at arate not exceeding 4.9 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.49 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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92 Perry N

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL VILLAGENONPARTISAN BALLOT

VILLAGE OF BEAVERDAM

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Roberta J. Beemer

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Dorothy Van Meter

Thelma M. Cockrell

Kevin Heckman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Donald K. Brauen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Weaver

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGESCHOOL 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

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

93 Beaverdam

A

A

B

B

C

C

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93 Beaverdam

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OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

OFFICIAL VILLAGE OFFICETYPE BALLOT

VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Eric W. FulcomerRepublican

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Dennis K. Gallant

Joseph W. Sehlhorst

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Donald K. Brauen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Weaver

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGESCHOOL 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

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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B

B

C

C

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D

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

OFFICIAL VILLAGE OFFICETYPE BALLOT

VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Eric W. FulcomerRepublican

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Joseph W. Sehlhorst

Dennis K. Gallant

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Donald K. Brauen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Weaver

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGESCHOOL 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

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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ABSENTEE

OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

OFFICIAL VILLAGE OFFICETYPE BALLOT

VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Eric W. FulcomerRepublican

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Dennis K. Gallant

Joseph W. Sehlhorst

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Donald K. Brauen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Weaver

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGESCHOOL 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

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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C

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96 Bluffton C

D

D

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F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL VILLAGE OFFICETYPE BALLOT

VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Eric W. FulcomerRepublican

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Joseph W. Sehlhorst

Dennis K. Gallant

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Donald K. Brauen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Weaver

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGESCHOOL 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

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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97 Bluffton D

A

A

B

B

C

C

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SPECIAL ELECTION BYPETITION

Local Option Election forParticular

Business Location

BLUFFTON D

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the sale of wine and mixedbeverages, and spirituous liquor bepermitted by El Canon, Ltd., dba TuPueblo, an applicant for a D-5 liquorpermit, who is engaged in the businessof a restaurant at 142 N. Main St.,Bluffton, Ohio 45817 in this precinct?

YES

NO

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97 Bluffton D

D

D

E

E

F

F

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ABSENTEE

OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

OFFICIAL VILLAGE OFFICETYPE BALLOT

VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Eric W. FulcomerRepublican

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Dennis K. Gallant

Joseph W. Sehlhorst

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Donald K. Brauen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Weaver

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGESCHOOL 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

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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98 Bluffton E

A

A

B

B

C

C

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98 Bluffton E

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Donald K. Brauen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Weaver

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGESCHOOL 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

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

99 Richland A

A

A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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99 Richland A

D

D

E

E

F

F

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Donald K. Brauen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Weaver

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGESCHOOL 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

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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100 Richland B Bluffton

A

A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

100 Richland B Bluffton

D

D

E

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

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OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Donald K. Brauen

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Jim Weaver

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

PUTNAM COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

William F. Goecke

Marilyn M. Weber

PANDORA-GILBOA LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 3)

Steven L. Doseck

Marcia S. Hovest

Richard Wahl

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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100 Richland B Pandora

A

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B

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PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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100 Richland B Pandora

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

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OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL VILLAGENONPARTISAN BALLOT

VILLAGE OF FT SHAWNEE

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Pete R. Mariotti

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 4)

Mark Bishop

Dan J. Henry

Wendell Stahler

James Wende

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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101 Ft. Shawnee A

A

A

B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(ADDITIONAL)

VILLAGE OF FORT SHAWNEE

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

An additional tax for the benefit of theVillage of Fort Shawnee for the purposeof CURRENT EXPENSES at a rate notexceeding 4 mills for each one dollar ofvaluation, which amounts to $0.40 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

VILLAGE OF FORT SHAWNEE

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the Village of Fort Shawnee havethe authority to aggregate the retailelectric loads located in the Village ofFort Shawnee, and for that purpose,enter into service agreements to facilitatefor those loads the sale and purchase ofelectricity, such aggregation to occurautomatically except where any personelects to opt out?

YES

NO

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

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OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL VILLAGENONPARTISAN BALLOT

VILLAGE OF FT SHAWNEE

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Pete R. Mariotti

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 4)

Dan J. Henry

Wendell Stahler

James Wende

Mark Bishop

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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102 Ft Shawnee B

A

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B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(ADDITIONAL)

VILLAGE OF FORT SHAWNEE

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

An additional tax for the benefit of theVillage of Fort Shawnee for the purposeof CURRENT EXPENSES at a rate notexceeding 4 mills for each one dollar ofvaluation, which amounts to $0.40 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

VILLAGE OF FORT SHAWNEE

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the Village of Fort Shawnee havethe authority to aggregate the retailelectric loads located in the Village ofFort Shawnee, and for that purpose,enter into service agreements to facilitatefor those loads the sale and purchase ofelectricity, such aggregation to occurautomatically except where any personelects to opt out?

YES

NO

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL VILLAGENONPARTISAN BALLOT

VILLAGE OF FT SHAWNEE

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Pete R. Mariotti

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 4)

Wendell Stahler

James Wende

Mark Bishop

Dan J. Henry

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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103 Ft. Shawnee C

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(ADDITIONAL)

VILLAGE OF FORT SHAWNEE

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

An additional tax for the benefit of theVillage of Fort Shawnee for the purposeof CURRENT EXPENSES at a rate notexceeding 4 mills for each one dollar ofvaluation, which amounts to $0.40 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

VILLAGE OF FORT SHAWNEE

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the Village of Fort Shawnee havethe authority to aggregate the retailelectric loads located in the Village ofFort Shawnee, and for that purpose,enter into service agreements to facilitatefor those loads the sale and purchase ofelectricity, such aggregation to occurautomatically except where any personelects to opt out?

YES

NO

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

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B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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E

E

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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106 Shawnee C

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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108 Shawnee E

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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109 Shawnee F

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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109 Shawnee F

D

D

E

E

F

F

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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110 Shawnee G

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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111 Shawnee H

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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B

B

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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113 Shawnee J

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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114 Shawnee K

A

A

B

B

C

C

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BOARD MEMBERS

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Bob Loescher

Mike Carpenter

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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B

B

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SHAWNEE

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Chris Seddelmeyer

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Stephanie J. Hoffer

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SHAWNEE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Mike Carpenter

Bob Loescher

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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117 Shawnee N

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofShawnee Township for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIREAPPARATUS, APPLIANCES,BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR,OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLYAND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THEESTABLISHMENT ANDMAINTENANCE OF LINES OF FIREALARM TELEGRAPH, OR THEPAYMENT OF PERMANENT,PART-TIME, OR VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS OR FIREFIGHTINGCOMPANIES TO OPERATE THESAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OFTHE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYERS'CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISEDCODE, OR THE PURCHASE OFAMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR THEPROVISION OF AMBULANCE,PARAMEDIC, OR OTHEREMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENTOR FIREFIGHTING COMPANY at a ratenot exceeding 1.5 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.15 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for 5 years, commencing in2011, first due in calendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SHAWNEE LOCAL SCHOOLDISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy beimposed by Shawnee Local SchoolDistrict for the purpose of PROVIDINGFOR THE EMERGENCYREQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT in the sum of $2,880,000 anda levy of taxes to be made outside of theten-mill limitation estimated by the countyauditor to average 5.87 mills for each onedollar of valuation, which amounts to$0.587 for each one hundred dollars ofvaluation, for a period of 10 years,commencing in 2012, first due incalendar year 2013?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL VILLAGE OFFICETYPE BALLOT

VILLAGE OF SPENCERVILLE

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

P.J. JohnsonRepublican

Write-in

For Clerk-Treasurer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Dawn R. BaileyRepublican

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Write-in

Write-in

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SPENCER

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Gerald D. Keller

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Irma R. Schwinnen

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Lori M. Ringwald

Write-in

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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118 Spencerville A

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofSpencerville Local School District for thepurpose of PERMANENTIMPROVEMENTS at a rate notexceeding 1.4 mills for each one dollar ofvaluation, which amounts to $0.14 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

VILLAGE OF SPENCERVILLE

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the Village of Spencerville have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the Village ofSpencerville, and for that purpose, enterinto service agreements to facilitate forthose loads the sale and purchase ofelectricity, such aggregation to occurautomatically except where any personelects to opt out?

YES

NO

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D

E

E

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F

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1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL VILLAGE OFFICETYPE BALLOT

VILLAGE OF SPENCERVILLE

For Mayor(Vote For Not More Than 1)

P.J. JohnsonRepublican

Write-in

For Clerk-Treasurer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Dawn R. BaileyRepublican

For Member of Council(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Write-in

Write-in

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SPENCER

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Gerald D. Keller

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Irma R. Schwinnen

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Lori M. Ringwald

Write-in

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

119 Spencerville B

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofSpencerville Local School District for thepurpose of PERMANENTIMPROVEMENTS at a rate notexceeding 1.4 mills for each one dollar ofvaluation, which amounts to $0.14 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

VILLAGE OF SPENCERVILLE

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the Village of Spencerville have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the Village ofSpencerville, and for that purpose, enterinto service agreements to facilitate forthose loads the sale and purchase ofelectricity, such aggregation to occurautomatically except where any personelects to opt out?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

119 Spencerville B

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SPENCER

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Gerald D. Keller

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Irma R. Schwinnen

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Walter Paxson

Ann Best

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Lori M. Ringwald

Write-in

Write-in

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

120 Spencer Township A Spencerville

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED TAX LEVY(RENEWAL)

SPENCERVILLE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit ofSpencerville Local School District for thepurpose of PERMANENTIMPROVEMENTS at a rate notexceeding 1.4 mills for each one dollar ofvaluation, which amounts to $0.14 foreach one hundred dollars of valuation, for5 years, commencing in 2011, first due incalendar year 2012.

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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120 Spencer Township A Spencerville

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SPENCER

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Gerald D. Keller

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Irma R. Schwinnen

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

DELPHOS CITYSCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Greg Gossman

Joseph M. Rode

Michael Wulfhorst

For Member of Board of Education(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

120 Spencer Township A Delphos

A

A

B

B

C

C

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PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

120 Spencer Township A Delphos

D

D

E

E

F

F

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER

1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) at the left ofthe candidate or answer of yourchoice.

2. Do not mark the ballot for morechoices than allowed. Please seepermitted number of choicesdirectly below title of office.

3. If you mark the ballot for morechoices than permitted, the raceor issue will not be counted.

4. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left of the lineprovided and write in thecandidate's name.

5. If you cast a vote for acandidate whose name is printed onthe ballot, do not write thatcandidate's name on the write-incandidate line.

6. If you make a mistake or wantto change your vote, please askan election official for a new ballot. You may ask for a new ballot up totwo times.

VOTE BOTH SIDES

OFFICIAL JUDICIALNONPARTISAN BALLOT

CITY OF LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

For Municipal Court Judge(Full Term Commencing 1/1/12)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Rick Workman

OFFICIAL TOWNSHIPNONPARTISAN BALLOT

TOWNSHIP OF SUGAR CREEK

For Township Trustee(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Michael D. Lugibihl

Norman H. Mumma

W. Wayne Williams

For Township Fiscal Officer(Vote For Not More Than 1)

Edward J. Barnhart

OFFICIAL BOARD OFEDUCATION NONPARTISANBALLOT

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONALSERVICE CENTER

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Vote For Not More Than 2)

Ann Best

Walter Paxson

For Member of Governing Board ofEducational Service Center(Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/13)(Vote For Not More Than 1)

NO CANDIDATE FILED AVALID DECLARATION OFCANDIDACY

ELIDA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

For Member of Board of Education(Vote For Not More Than 2)

William D. McDonnell

Brad A. Settlage

Brenda Stocker

Don Kissick

Terry G. Kristoff

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS ANDISSUES BALLOT

1 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo increase the maximum ageat which a person may beelected or appointed judge, toeliminate the authority of theGeneral Assembly to establishcourts of conciliation, and toeliminate the authority of theGovernor to appoint a SupremeCourt CommissionProposed by Joint Resolution of theGeneral Assembly

To amend Section 6 of Article IV andto repeal Sections 19 and 22 of ArticleIV of the Constitution of the State ofOhio

A majority yes vote is required for theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22 to pass.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Increase the maximum age forassuming elected or appointed judicialoffice from seventy to seventy-five.

2. Eliminate the General Assembly'sauthority to establish courts ofconciliation.

3. Eliminate the Governor's authorityto appoint members to a Supreme CourtCommission.

If approved, the amendment shall takeeffect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of theamendment to Section 6 and the repealof Sections 19 and 22.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

2 REFERENDUM

Referendum on new law relativeto government union contractsand other governmentemployment contracts andpolicies

A majority yes vote is necessary forAmended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 tobe approved.

Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 5 isa new law relative to government unioncontracts and other governmentemployment contracts and policies.

A "YES" vote means you approve thelaw.

A "NO" vote means you reject the law.

SHALL THE LAW BE APPROVED?

YES (To approve the law)

NO (To reject the law)

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

121 Sugar Creek A

A

A

B

B

C

C

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3 PROPOSEDCONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENTTo preserve the freedom ofOhioans to choose their healthcare and health care coverageProposed by Initiative PetitionTo adopt Section 21 of Article I of theConstitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for theamendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would providethat:

1. In Ohio, no law or rule shall compel,directly or indirectly, any person,employer, or health care provider toparticipate in a health care system.

2. In Ohio, no law or rule shall prohibitthe purchase or sale of health care orhealth insurance.

3. In Ohio, no law or rule shall imposea penalty or fine for the sale or purchaseof health care or health insurance.

The proposed amendment would not:

1. Affect laws or rules in effect as ofMarch 19, 2010.

2. Affect which services a health careprovider or hospital is required to performor provide.

3. Affect terms and conditions ofgovernment employment.

4. Affect any laws calculated to deterfraud or punish wrongdoing in the healthcare industry.

If approved, the amendment will beeffective thirty days after the election.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BEAPPROVED?

YES

NO

PROPOSED(ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION)ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

ALLEN COUNTY

A majority affirmative vote isnecessary for passage

Shall the County of Allen have theauthority to aggregate the retail electricloads located in the unincorporated areasof the County of Allen, and for thatpurpose, enter into service agreementsto facilitate for those loads the sale andpurchase of electricity, such aggregationto occur automatically except where anyperson elects to opt out?

YES

NO

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ALLEN COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

121 Sugar Creek A

D

D

E

E

F

F

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