The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund endorses candidates and ballot initiatives that represent the environmental values of Ohio communities. Our endorsements have a record of taking action to ensure safe air, clean water, and protection of Ohio’s great outdoors.
Please use this tool to view endorsed candidates and find out more about them before you vote. You can view all candidates or filter by region, city, or office level. Then, be sure to vote for these candidates on your ballot on or before the upcoming election!
Be sure to check out OEC Action Fund endorsed park levies and ballot issues as well.
Pat Andwan
for Village of Greenhills City Council
Andy Teater
for Hilliard City Council
Darius Beckham
for Dayton City Commission
Issues 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9: Columbus Bond Package
The Columbus bond package is a set of five ballot issues that will invest nearly $2 billion in the city’s future without raising taxes. These measures dedicate resources to clean and safe drinking water, modernized sewer and stormwater systems that protect our rivers and reduce flooding, and energy infrastructure that supports a more sustainable community. They also provide funding for affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization, parks and green spaces, and safer streets and public facilities. Together, these investments ensure that Columbus grows in a way that is equitable, resilient, and environmentally responsible—protecting our natural resources, expanding access to green infrastructure, and strengthening the health and well-being of every neighborhood.
Issue 2: Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Levy Renewal
On November 4, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is asking Franklin County voters to renew a 0.75 mill levy for 10 years. This levy is a renewal and will not raise taxes at a continued cost of approximately $1 a month per $100,000 of assessed property value. Franklin County residents have been supporting the levy since 1985, allowing the Zoo to maintain safe, enriching animal habitats that meet or exceed the highest standards of care and accreditation. Thanks to the continued support of Franklin County voters, approximately $20 million of the Zoo’s funding comes from a tax levy. These dollars, just under a quarter of the Zoo’s overall budget, are dedicated to animal care, animal health, and facility maintenance.
