Rob Knisley (Lancaster City Council At-large, Ohio, candidate 2025)

Rob Knisley

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Republican Party

Candidate, Lancaster City Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 6, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Capital University, 2015

Personal

Religion

Christian: Lutheran

Profession

Nonprofit program director

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Rob Knisley (Republican Party) ran for election to the Lancaster City Council At-large in Ohio. He was on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 6, 2025.^[source]

Knisley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rob Knisley provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on April 21, 2025:

• High school: Fairfield Union
• Bachelor's: Capital University, 2015
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian: Lutheran
• Profession: Nonprofit Program Director
• Incumbent officeholder: No
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Elections

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lancaster City Council At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Lancaster City Council At-large on May 6, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Burt Conley
	Submit photo	Alayna Hoop
	Submit photo	Rob Knisley
	Submit photo	Corey Schoonover
	Submit photo	Michael Wing
	Submit photo	Bob Wolfinger

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Rob Knisley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Knisley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a Christian, a father, a husband and a homeowner. I'm running because Lancaster is not going in the right direction. We must be good stewards of the taxpayers money, find the waste fraud and abuse, and reduce taxes. We must also stop indecency from happening in our public square. Our first responders need support to address the crime, drug, and homlesness epidemic happening in our City. And its going to take bold conservative leadership to get it done.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I'm a Christian first, but a conservative who wants to cut spending and return money back to the taxpayers.
• Apartment buildings are flooding our community, bringing in people from all over Ohio and the country. It's time to promote single family home ownership, and stop the influx of apartment buildings.
• End obscenity in the public square.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Reducing taxes, cutting spending, fiscal responsibility, safer streets, stronger infrastructure, higher morals, accountability and transparency.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

It is the legislative body of the City of Lancaster. As a legislature in our Republic, it means that it should be by and for the People. Sadly, with the activities of our council over the years, they have been puppets for the special interests and not for the people who they serve.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Being of high integrity and talking the talk. I have the experience and the drive to get the job done.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have passion and drive to make my community a better place. And having a belief in God and in Jesus Christ our savior and Lord. We need more people of faith and character to stand up and fight for what's right- and do best by the people.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Someone who knows that the taxpayers money belongs to the taxpayers, not to the government. In addition, City council members are not bigger or better than anyone else, they serve the citizens of Lancaster - not rule over them.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When my dad, Bob Knisley, passed away in 2005. I was 13 at the time

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The power of the purse is mighty and must be wielded to favor the people.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Having the right worldview, the right set of morals, and a faith in their creator.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

It has the power to spend or save money, and to pass laws (ordnances) that everyone in the city must follow. In order to clean up our city and our finances, it must be done with upright and moral people.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Fairfield County Conservatives, Ohio Gun Owners' Chris Dorr, 100% Rating from Fairfield Family Forum, and most importantly, I've been endorsed by conservative patriots from all over the City of Lancaster.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

That is sorely lacking in Lancaster and must be restored. The people don't know what is happening at the City Hall and that must be dealt with immediately.

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