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Community group urges transparency on possible relocation of Mahoning County Board of Elections
Summary
Jalal Islam, speaking for the Youngstown War and Black Caucus, asked commissioners July 10 to disclose information about a potential relocation of the county Board of Elections and to share a Secretary of State letter saying the elections agency is "out of compliance," or to tell him how to request it through public records.
During the public‑comment period, Jalal Islam of Austintown Township said he was speaking for the Youngstown War and Black Caucus and asked commissioners to be transparent about discussions to relocate the Mahoning County Board of Elections. Islam said some relocation options appear to be under consideration and that residents without transportation could be affected by a move. Islam said the Board of Elections chairman, David Beatrice, announced the agency had received a letter from the Ohio Secretary of State saying the agency was "out of compliance," but Beatrice did not specify whether that related to election procedures or facility accessibility. Islam asked whether the commissioners had received a copy of the letter and requested that the county make it available; he said he would file a formal public records request if the letter was not shared. No county staff produced the letter during the meeting and commissioners did not take action during the public‑comment item. Islam asked the board to involve affected communities and local trustees in the process and to keep the public informed as any relocation plans develop.
