The AEP Ohio Neighbor to Neighbor Program lends a hand to those who are experiencing financial hardships and need help to get back on their feet. Administered by Dollar Energy fund, the program provides eligible customers with a utility assistance grant applied directly to their AEP Ohio bill. This grant helps limited-income customers maintain or restore their basic electric service. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

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The Hocking County Board of Elections is seeking a qualified candidate for the Deputy Director (Democratic) position. The Director and Deputy Director are responsible for overseeing, directing, and managing staff and operations within the board of elections; conducting fair and impartial elections; and following all rules and regulations established by the Ohio Revised Code, relevant Federal Legislation, Ohio Secretary of State, and the Hocking County Board of Elections. 

The Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, has reviewed and approved the attached Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) Utilization Report that was submitted in accordance with the grant conditions set forth by either the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, or their implementing regulations.

Ohio Revised Code Regulations require all Counties, through the County Auditor's Office, to review all property values periodically. 2022 is the next review year for Hocking County. The Hocking County Auditor's Office is working with Appraisal Research Corporation to assist with gathering this updated information. These representatives will be traveling throughout Hocking County from now and into early 2022 to verify that the property records correctly reflect the land and any improvements to each parcel of land.

Due to the Covid-19 Crisis, The Commissioners will only have meetings on Thursdays at 9:30 am.  The public may view the meeting on Facebook Live.

https://www.facebook.com/hockingcommissioners/

Vote by mail ballots must be requested by April 25, 2020 and returned by April 28, 2020
Voters who already voted do not need to request a new ballot. Ballots already received by mail or in-person will be included for this election.

Voters can obtain absentee ballots three ways:

As of Monday, March 30th. Hocking County Juvenile court and Probate Court will have temporary hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

March 30 - April 30, 2020
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday - Friday

Subject to change as events progress with the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Primary Election is currently rescheduled for June 2, 2020.  We are encouraging all voters to request an absentee ballot by mail.  We are no longer voting in person in the Board of Elections office.