Republicans Brian Burke and Liz Piazza are challenging Democratic incumbent Richard Womack and Joanna Phillips for two seats on Delaware County Council.

Some at the meeting want a preliminary budget published before the Nov. 4 election, so voters can weigh the issue. It’s possible a preliminary budget might get posted before then. One on

Central Ohio voters will choose new members of city councils and school boards, elect municipal office holders and decide ballot issues.

Matthew Wolford (R) and Stella Tsai (R) diverge on what they see as the most pressing concerns facing the court. Michael Wojcik (D) is up for a retention vote.

Democrats have dominated Delaware County government since the 2019 election. As suburban communities across the nation flipped from red to blue, Democrats took control of the county council for the first time since the Civil War — the result of long-term shifts accelerated by President Donald Trump’s first administration.