Smith & Sidoti, LLC, Attorneys

Nicholas earned a bachelor's degree from Kent State University and a law degree from Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

Nicholas works as a private practice attorney for Smith & Sidoti.

Ballotpedia, Nicholas J. Smith (Erie County Recorder, Ohio, candidate 2024)

Nicholas J. Smith's campaign for Erie County recorder is his first run for public office.

As of June 9, 2025, Nicholas J. Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Administration

Nicholas J. Smith

Erie County Democratic Party, Erie County Recorder – Ellen Olsen

Ellen is from Sandusky, Ohio and attended Sandusky High School. She has an associates degree in business management from Terra State Community College. 

Ellen has most recently worked as a real estate transfer officer for the Erie County Auditor’s Office. She has also worked as a tax map draftsman for the Erie County Engineer’s Office. 

Sandusky Register, New Erie County recorder named

Ellen Olsen is currently serving as the interim Erie County Recorder. She was appointed in 2023 and is seeking her first full term. 

As of June 9, 2025, Ellen Olsen did not have a website or any information online.

Ellen Olsen

- The county recorder is responsible for keeping and indexing records of legally essential documents and making them easily accessible to the public
- The recorder manages real estate paperwork, such as deeds, mortgages, and liens. Legal records, including those on bankruptcy, power of attorney, recognizance bonds, and partnerships, are also maintained by the county recorder. 
- The county recorder records subdivision parcel maps and local zoning resolutions and amendments. To keep records accessible, the recorder updates technology and copies old documents.
- The county recorder is elected every four years through a partisan election, with salaries ranging from $57,200 to $98,600 based on county population. 