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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 2004
Page
11
The Chronicle-Telegram urges all registered voters to cast ballots in Tuesday's primary and to consider endorsements for area school districts and libraries. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. The general election is Nov. 2.
Readers advocate for Earl Martin as the best candidate in the 57th Ohio House race, citing his community roots and family values. Others urge a vote for Issue 13 to save Elyria Public Library, detailing funding cuts and job losses, and explain electric and natural gas aggregation options for Amherst Township residents with OCC guidance.
Elyria superintendent and levy campaign leaders ask residents to renew a 4.95 mill operating levy first passed in February 1999. The measure would provide about 4 million dollars annually for five years, not raise taxes, and cover current district operations without funding new construction. Vote for Issue 24 on Tuesday.
Local residents Melinda and Ron Billings urge Elyria citizens to vote for Issue 24. They argue the school levy funds operation, not new buildings, and that renewal preserves services, parks, business vitality, and property values without tax increases.
Eric Stephens of the Ohio Consumers Counsel cites energy choice info and urges Lorain County voters to back every Democrat on the 2004 primary ballot as Republicans are blamed for offshoring jobs. The message references The Chronicle Telegram’s February 24 preview and encourages turnout.
Kathleen Fleming-Oswalt of Lorain argues that the flood of letters to the editor supporting various candidates appears orchestrated and biased. She contends such letters insult the intelligence of voters and should not influence their decisions, urging discerning readers to disregard them.
Lorain figures back Ted Kalo and Juan Molina Crespo for county commissioner. Kalo promotes cooperation and economic development while Crespo touts education, trustworthiness, and leadership. Nelson Ayala endorses Robert Rousseau, praising party support and mentorship. J Osanne Pagel backs Rousseau amid local endorsements.
The Chronicle Telegram outlines how readers should submit letters to the editor. Letters must be 200 words or shorter and may be edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number for editorial consideration.
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