by Logan Andrew, Editor-in-Chief | FreeWire
BUCYRUS, OH — May 6, 2025
Voters in Bucyrus and across Crawford County headed to the polls Tuesday for the 2025 primary election, weighing in on key local offices and issues. The ballot was slim in terms of competitive races, but the results offered important insight into the city’s political direction — and the priorities of those still tuned in.
🗳️ City of Bucyrus – Republican Primary Results
Council President
- Kevin S. Myers: 670 votes (100%) – Unopposed
Treasurer
- Adrienne Kemery: 701 votes (100%) – Unopposed
Director of Law
- Brandon Michael Gobrecht: 724 votes (100%) – Unopposed
Council At-Large (Vote for up to 3)
- James Mee – 566 votes (28.12%)
- Ray Thitoff – 523 votes (25.98%)
- Robert E. Taylor – 499 votes (24.79%)
- Clarissa Slater – 425 votes (21.11%)
Total Votes Cast: 2,013 | Undervotes: 720 | Overvotes: 3
🏘️ Ward Council Races
- 1st Ward:
Christopher A. Mauritz (REP) – 118 votes (100%) – Unopposed - 2nd Ward:
Allison LeClair (REP) – 174 votes (100%) – Unopposed
Aaron Sharrock (DEM) automatically advances to the general election, as there was no Democratic primary. - 3rd Ward:
Zyan Morrison Hickman (REP) – 224 votes (100%) – Unopposed - 4th Ward:
Cody Thomas Scott (REP) – 173 votes (100%) – Unopposed
📊 Local Issues
Issue 2 – State Capital Improvement Program Renewal
✔️ Passed
- YES: 2,226 (60.80%)
- NO: 1,435 (39.20%)
Issue 3 – Bucyrus City Income Tax
✔️ Passed
- FOR: 723 (57.79%)
- AGAINST: 528 (42.21%)
🌆 Other Area Results
- Crestline Fire/EMS Levy – Passed narrowly (50.39%)
- Galion CSD 3.5 Mill Levy – Failed (58.48% against)
- Life First Ambulance Bonds – Passed (67.45%)
- Crestline Advisory Election – Failed (51.56% against)
🧠 Voter Turnout
- Registered Voters (Total): 28,315
- Ballots Cast (Total): 3,921
- Overall Turnout: 13.85%
- Republican Turnout: 53.41%
- Nonpartisan Turnout: 11.29%
🗣️ Local Reactions
Councilman Chris Mauritz (Ward 1) said he was “very excited the street levy passed” but “surprised about the at-large vote.” He emphasized the need to avoid what he called “passing the buck.”
“Bucyrus has lost over 2,000 residents and essentially all of its manufacturing industry, but we’re spending money like we have both. We’ve purchased things we shouldn’t have in the past 30 years, and part of the reason we were elected was to put a stop to that.”
Councilwoman Aaron Sharrock (Ward 2, Democrat) offered gratitude for voters who renewed the street levy:
“I am truly grateful to the voters for renewing the street levy.”
City Auditor Kali Lewis praised voter participation and issued a warning about outside influence in local politics:
“I want to thank the Bucyrus voters for going out and making their voices heard… I would urge civic-minded voters to educate themselves on super PACs and their ability to skirt transparency… I fear they may continue to be a blemish on our local elections for a while. But not this time. Not today.”
Councilman Zyan Morrison Hickman (Ward 3) reflected on the levy’s importance and congratulated fellow candidates:
“I’m proud that the people of Bucyrus saw through the smoke to see how important the Street Levy is. I also congratulate those who passed the primaries last night.”
Cody Thomas Scott (Ward 4), who officially secured the Republican nomination, expressed appreciation for community backing:
“I couldn’t have done it without the support from you all and especially those in Ward 4! I look forward to serving the citizens of Bucyrus. There’s a lot to achieve in a short amount of time, and I have some good ideas that will help everybody out. Once again, thank you for your support, and I look forward to serving the city!”
Councilman Kevin Myers acknowledged the low turnout but praised the outcome on infrastructure:
“Anytime you see such a low voter turnout, it’s disappointing. I’m thankful for those who did take the time to vote and support our street levy… this is one area of the city’s finances that has been managed properly.”
Councilman James Mee, the top vote-getter in the at-large race, kept it simple:
“A huge shout out to everyone who voted for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. More importantly, thank you for voting for the street levy renewal, which is vital to city operations.”
Note: 23 provisional ballots remain to be counted countywide, including 6 in Bucyrus. While unlikely to change outcomes in most races, final certification will follow once all ballots are validated.
