Oakey Emery For Ashtabula County Auditor

08/29/2026

My opponent was appointed by his party’s cronies, and he has demonstrated that he is beholden to them. A few weeks ago he posted a comment on my FB page, “…As county auditor it’s not my job to tell the commissioners how to spend their budget.” I disagree. The County Commissioners may pass a budget, but the County Auditor should not remain silent when this budget includes wasteful spending of taxpayer money . I will return transparency and accountability to the auditor’s office.

08/27/2026

Today’s the day! Join me for my summer fundraiser from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm at 657 Detroit Street, Conneaut. Let’s discuss how we can make Ashtabula better for everyone! Requested donation of $25 per person, $40 per couple.

08/26/2026

The Ashtabula County Auditor is supposed to be the one office that asks hard questions about how YOUR money gets spent.

Right now, that office is held by someone voters never chose. Oakey’s opponent was appointed in January 2025 by the county commissioners, after serving as real estate manager under the auditor he replaced. There is nothing improper about that. But it does mean the person reviewing county finances was handed the job by the same officials whose spending he reviews, and has never once had to answer to a voter for it.

Oakey Emery For Ashtabula County Auditor

Oakey Emery knows what it means to answer to voters. Conneaut’s Third Ward has kept him on city council since 2022. In that seat he has pushed back on Columbus shifting costs onto local governments, pressed for infrastructure the east end has waited on for years, and seconded Conneaut’s moratorium on data centers so the city could set its own terms before an outside company set them for us. He carries the endorsement of the Ashtabula County AFL-CIO Central Labor Council.

He also builds guitars by hand in his backyard shop. He is not a career officeholder, and he is not quiet when something simply does not add up. The auditor’s office belongs to the taxpayers, NOT to whoever is next in line.

Come meet Oakey Emery for Ashtabula County Auditor this Thursday, August 27 4:30-7:30pm at 657 Detroit St in Conneaut.

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/oakey-emery

08/24/2026

Oakey Emery For Ashtabula County Auditor
Join us for his summer fundraiser on Thursday, August 27 from 4:30-7:30 at 657 Detroit St in Conneaut.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/oakey-emery
Requested donation of $25 per person or $40 per couple.

The current County Auditor was appointed by the commissioners whose spending he reviews. He has also demonstrated that he is not willing to call out the commissioners or other elected officials for their wasteful spending of taxpayer money.

I have been elected three times in Conneaut and endorsed by the Ashtabula County AFL-CIO. I believe that the office that watches your money should answer to YOU, the voter.

I am committed to driving progress for all of Ashtabula County, and to bringing real transparency and accountability to how the county spends your tax dollars. Join me on Thursday and let's discuss the issues concerning you, the taxpayers!

Show your support with a contribution.

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

Elected officials work for the people, not a political party. Everyone who comes to the auditors office should be treated with respect, especially our senior citizens. As a talk to people around Ashtabula County, I have become disturbed by the stories people are telling me about their experiences with the current auditor.