Sandusky County residents to vote for GLCAP board seat Monday

Sandusky County residents can vote online starting Monday for one of two candidates seeking a seat representing low-income residents on Great Lakes Community Action Partnership's board.

Frances Benlein and Stacey Smith are running for the 2027-28 term, according to the Fremont-based agency's candidate and voting notice. Voting opens at 8:30 a.m. Monday and closes at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The agency identifies Benlein as secretary of the Sandusky County Senior Site Council and a former teacher and assistant principal. It identifies Smith as director of the Sandusky County Family & Children First Council and a licensed social worker.

GLCAP says Ashley Walterbusch is unopposed for Ottawa County's seat and will retain it. Nominations have closed.

Voters must live in the county where they vote and cannot be GLCAP employees or immediate family members of staff. A tie will be decided by a coin toss, the agency says.

The Sandusky County ballot link is on GLCAP's homepage. Ballots will be accepted only during the announced voting period.