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John T. Plecnik

Republican · Ohio · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Lake County Commissioner (term beginning January 1, 2027), Ohio

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Opposing property tax increases
  • Economic development and job creation in Lake County
Biography

John T. Plecnik is an associate professor of law at Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, per his campaign site. He was sworn in as Lake County's 79th commissioner on February 11, 2021 and is the incumbent seeking reelection, per the Lake County government website. He previously served as Willoughby Hills council vice president and finance chair, per his campaign site.

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