Jeff Wilkinson takes spot of retiring Mike Casto at Board of Elections

Board members at the Richland County Board of Elections Monday chose Jeff Wilkinson to be Chairman. Wilkinson takes the place of the retiring Mike Casto, who's last day was the end of February.

Paulette Hankins remains the Board of Elections Director and Bill Freytag will serve as they Deputy Director, as both were chosen by a unanimous decision. RichlandSource.com reports that Carrie Hill, Debbie Obenour, Jen Dover and Diana Naumoff were all reappointed to a 2 year term. Former Mansfield mayor Lydia Reid was chosen to serve her 2nd term on the board, while Democrat Joe Mudra will serve his 3rd term.