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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2019
Page
2
In Ward 1 Massillon Fran Pape A won a fifth term as representative defeating Lombardi 57 arguing term limits. Turnout at a Northeast Massillon polling site near First Christian Church was steady with 417 ballots cast by 3 pm.
In Perry Township Stark County voters approved renewing a five year 3.9 mill police levy and a five year 1 mill road levy to fund road paving and hire a full time Road Department employee. A separate 3.49 mill police renewal failed by 12 percentage points.
In Stark and Wayne counties voters rejected five year emergency levies for Tuslaw Local Schools and Dalton area measures. Stark precincts showed 38 percent counted with about 175 against and 4 for, while Wayne counties opposed by 17 to 1. Superintendent Malissa Marconi warned minimal funding will require further cuts and staffing reviews, while supporters cited safety and student needs amid past rejections. A separate Dalton levy sought 1.5 mills for student care and safety, expected to raise about 260000 annually, with a 52.50 yearly cost for a 100000 home, though it also failed. The districts plan to re-evaluate and explore alternatives to protect classrooms and services.
Voters in Navarre approve a 20.25 percent income tax hike, funding street repairs and reconstruction, with turnout around 69 at Towpath Trail YMCA. Supporters cite needed improvements, while locals note budget challenges and past tax reviews. Nearby Hartville rejected a 0.5 percent increase, and Canal Fulton voters approve a 20.5 percent rise with tax credits for residents working outside the city.
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