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Amherst is a beautiful historical city located in northeast Ohio, with Cleveland to the East and the shores of Lake Erie to the North. The city was founded by German immigrants in the early 19th century, and today has a population of about 12,000 residents. Known as “the Sandstone Capital of the World,” Amherst was once home to several quarries that provided sandstone to projects around the country. Today, historical buildings that were constructed with native Amherst sandstone can still be found all across the city.

Amherst is known throughout Lorain County as a family-friendly community with safe streets, beautiful architecture, and a vibrant downtown. Our fire department and police department are second-to-none. Yearly festivals such as the Old Time Jamboree and Dancing On Main Street attract visitors from around northeast Ohio, who also come to visit our downtown shops, pubs and restaurants. We have many active local community service organizations, such as Main Street Amherst, Amherst Rotary Club, and Amherst Historical Society.

Amherst residents are also very proud of our local schools. The Amherst Ohio School District is one of the best in the county, and our local high school athletes who play for Amherst Comets teams (football, baseball, basketball and much more) are proudly supported by the community. A downtown library, cinema movie theater and local newspaper (the Amherst News-Times) add to the hometown feel of Amherst.

As of 2011, the elected Mayor of the City of Amherst is Mr. David Taylor, whose office is located in Amherst City Hall. Other government officials included Auditor David Kukucka, Treasurer Mark Hullman, Law Director Tony Pecora, Council President John Dietrich, and councilpersons Phil Van Treuren, Frank Janik, Terry Traster, Glenn Loughrie, Steve Bukovac, Joe Gambish and Jennifer Wasilk.

On the county level, Amherst residents are represented by the board of Lorain County Commissioners. They include Ted Kalo, Tom Williams and Lori Kokoski.

If you wish to find out more about voting locations or early absentee voting in Amherst, please visit the Lorain County Board of Elections. You can also get involved in local political campaigns by contacting the Lorain County Democrat Party or the Lorain County Republican Party.

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