Ballotpedia, Tom Blomquist

Tom earned his bachelor's degree from San Jose State University and his doctorate and medical degrees from the University of Toledo. 

Lucas Co. Commissioners unanimously appoint Dr. Thomas Blomquist as acting coroner

Tom Blomquist currently serves as acting coroner in Lucas County. He was appointed in March 2024. 

As of August 22, 2024, Tom Blomquist did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Promises to deliver "High quality death investigation and certification."

Prioritizes implementing updated forensic techniques.

- Promises to deliver "High quality death investigation and certification."
- Prioritizes implementing updated forensic techniques.

Public Health

Tom Blomquist

- The County Coroner runs the Coroner’s Office, which is responsible for conducting an unbiased investigation on the cause, manner, and circumstance of death.  
- The Coroner is responsible for pronouncing someone dead, for photographing and documenting the place of death, and for releasing remains to be cremated, transported to another state, or autopsied. 
- They are also responsible for collecting evidence at the location of death. This includes physical evidence and interviews from witnesses. 
- Coroners are responsible for removing the body from the place of death, and informing their family of their death in a timely manner. 
- Coroners are elected to four year terms in nonpartisan elections. 