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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2008
Page
10
The Chronicle staff listing shows publishers A C Hudnutt and Arthur D Hudnutt with years 1927 to 1950 and 1970 to 1991, editor Andrew R Young, managing editor Patti Ewald, and assistant managing editor Julie Wallage.
Elyria voters face a ballot measure to renew a 0.5 percent income tax for five years, projected to generate about $6 million for the city’s $30 million general fund. The tax funds police, fire protection, and the Elyria Municipal Court, with a 1.75 percent income tax rate. renewal would extend until June 30, 2009.
Voters are asked to renew a five year 0.35 mill tax to fund Lorain County 911 service including cell calls, with about $2 million yearly. The renewal costs a $150,000 home $16.08 annually and does not raise taxes. In 2002 the levy passed 61 percent. supporters emphasize county wide emergency coverage.
The Murray Ridge Center asks voters to renew a five year 1.69 mill levy that funds services for 600 mentally disabled students and 1000 adults. Renewed in 2003 by 62 percent, the levy brings about 8.5 million annually, about 23 percent of the board of MRDD’s revenue. A $150,000 home pays about 50.96 yearly. Levy supports early intervention to group homes and urges renewal to continue aid to those in need.
A Lima News Sunday editorial argues Republicans in Ohio miscast their stance on limited government. It notes Strickland’s proposals to curb spending offer a contrast, while cautioning the GOP leaders in Columbus against overreaching. The piece frames a choice between Democrats and Democrats Life in state government.
A reader letter questions a Local & State piece by Steve Fogarty, arguing the wording mixed “honor” with degrading terms about a young woman from Avon Lake. The writer urges clearer reporting and critiques editorial oversight while urging support for Amherst schools and a debate over jury trials in the Bobby Cutts Jr. case.
A reader criticizes The Chronicle-Telegram for a new, oversized TV schedule layout and urges a return to the former design. The letter's second portion attacks political figures and economic issues, urging voters to reject misleading ads and calling for higher Social Security benefits.
Polly Ann Bado of Oberlin urges voters to back Jim Walther for judge, arguing double dipping by officials harms taxpayers, and calling for higher standards and retirement integrity. She contrasts him with Paulette Lilly and asks to keep Lilly retired.
Amherst teacher and former student Lacey Reichert urges continued support for the Amherst emergency levy. She credits the district for high state ratings and a quality education, arguing that another levy failure would harm students and the community’s future.
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