Ohio taxes soar 151 percent as income grows slowly
Ohio state and local government taxes per capita rose 151 percent from 1974 to 1984 while personal income grew 125 percent, the Ohio Public Expenditure Council reported. Expenditures climbed 162 percent to 21.2 billion, outpacing national gains, with tax increases driven by income tax boosts in 1982 and 1983.
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Columbus
Ohio Public Expenditure Council
U.S
Council
Charles A. Calhoun
James A. Rhodes
Richard Celeste
Homemaker aid funds cut hit Lorain County elderly
About 100 people in Lorain County lost homemaker home health aid services since November due to funding and personnel shortages. The cuts stem from insufficient Title XX money, affecting programs run by Lorain County Human Services and partner agencies. Officials say demand remains high, with about 559 current users and 40 monthly applications, as eligibility tightens and volunteers are sought to fill the gap.
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Elyria
Lorain County Human Services
Welfare Department
Neighborhood House Association
North Ridgeville Office On
Lorain County Health Depart
Ting
Schmidt
North Ridgeville bids again for bike path funding
Mayor Floyd Peace says North Ridgeville will reapply for state funds to build about two miles of five foot bike paths along Center Ridge Root and Bainbridge Roads. The earlier request for 176000 dollars failed after ODOT required 11 foot road lanes. officials seek a waiver or amendment and await word on eligibility for the initial project phase.
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North Ridgeville
Floyd Peace
Peace
Ohio Department of Transportation
Center Ridge
Root Roads
Center Ridge Root
Bainbridge
ODOT
Council backs state on car exhaust checks proposal
Elyria's Rules Committee recommends council adopt a resolution backing a state bill for mandatory car exhaust inspections at service stations and garages. Senator Zaleski supports local testing by stations while opposing a centralized program. EPA favors central testing though Lorain County argues it already meets federal air standards.
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Elyria
Alan Zaleski
Ohio
Lorain
Zaleski
D-Elyria
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Grant funds Elyria rec center equipment upgrade
The City of Elyria Parks and Recreation Department received a 1829 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County announced by Mayor Michael Keys. Funds will buy equipment and games for the Hamilton Center on Middle Avenue. Since 1980 the foundation has awarded over 600000 in Lorain County, benefiting citizens.
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Elyria
City Parks and Recreation Department
Community Foundation of
Greater Lorain County
Michael Keys
Hamilton Center
Middle Ave
The
Lorain County
Lorain Considers Harbor Plan With Breakwall Start
Lorain officials begin formal discussions on harbor development with the Waterfront Advisory Committee. A multi firm study will craft a strategic plan, focusing on a breakwall, boat ramps, slips, charter facilities, a waterfront restaurant, and land recreation. Public or private ownership and AmShip yard links are explored.
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Lorain
Steve Luca
Alabama Avenue
Erie Street
Florida Avenue
Jeff Rappoport
Hammer, Siler. George
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