Election for Directors to the Erie County Agricultural Society
Will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Senior Fairboard Office. Erie County residents age 18 and over wishing to run for a seat must do the following:
- Pick up a petition from the Secretary in the Senior Fairboard Office.
- Have the petition signed by ten (10) active Erie County Agricultural Society members.
- Return completed petition to the Secretary in the Senior Fairboard Office by 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2026.
- Hold a current membership in the Erie County Agricultural Society.
- New candidates must attend a minimum of six (6) meeting within the current calendar year and demonstrate a willingness to contribute.
President: Doug Burmeister
Vice-President: Tony Bath
Secretary: Jennifer Gast
Treasurer: Casey Cook
Terms Expire In 2026:
Jamie Burmeister – At Large
Ronald Cull – Milan Township
Beth Cutler – At Large
Tim Cutler – At Large
Otto Kromer Sr. – Margaretta Township
Patrick Thompson – At Large
Open Seat – Groton Township
Open Seat – At Large
Terms Expire In 2027:
Anthony Bath – At Large
Austin Francis – At Large
Noel Francis – At Large
Douglas Galloway – Perkins Township
Jennifer Gast – Portland Township (City of Sandusky)
Charles Trinter – Vermilion Township
Joseph Trinter – At Large
Danielle Wagner – Oxford Township
Tommy Walton – Berlin Township
***Appointed to 1 Year Term. Must run at next election.
Terms Expire In 2028:
Norm Bilger – At Large
Doug Burmeister – At Large***
Rick Scheel – Huron Township
Open Seat – Florence Township
Open Seat – At Large
Open Seat – At Large
Open Seat – At Large
Open Seat – At Large
Ex-Officio:
Mary Beth Albright / Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Angela Holmes / Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Patrick Shenigo / Erie County Commissioner
Stephen Schoffner / Erie County Commissioner
Mathew Old / Erie County Commissioner
Paul A. Sigsworth / Sheriff
In Memory of Darlene Bilger / At Large
Official Fair Veterinarian
Official Fair Auctioneer
