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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 2009
Page
1
County officials approved raises for union workers totaling about $114,000 last year, despite budget cuts. The policy bars raises for non union staff when unions gain increases, a point Blair and Kokoski argued, noting the need for fairness and restraint.
Elyria Lorain County government ends last year with about $9.25 million carried forward, surpassing 2008 estimates but still leaving limited room for new spending. Budget Director Lisa Hobart and Auditor Mark Stewart had predicted closer to $10 million or more. Commissioner Ted Kale said the extra $750,000 provides some relief but not much.
City Council approves a lease bringing Apples grocery to Shoreway Shopping Center owned by Cascade Management. Fixed annual rent is 111 thousand plus addi tional rent, with renewal options and sales percentage payments. Store to employ about 60 people and replace Giant Eagle that left the building.
Elyria and Lorain public libraries report record circulation as residents seek books DVDs and music amid tax-pressured budgets. Ohio Library Council notes a statewide rise driven by cautious spending with Elyria totaling 996000 circulations last year and Lorain at 2.1 million since January 2007 across multiple branches.
In Lorain County 2008 saw 2,158 homes sent to sheriff sale up from 1,992 in 2007 while new foreclosure filings edged down to 2,235 from 2,251. County officials warn trends may worsen and promote a foreclosure prevention clinic January 24 at Lorain County Joint Vocational School.
Retail sales were weak with Macy's lowering its earnings outlook and announcing several store closures, though none of them are in Ohio. Wal Mart also trimmed its Q4 outlook amid weak holiday spending. Cincinnati based Macy's forecast reductions accompany closures.
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