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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 2004
Page
11
A historical note lists Hudnutt as publisher from 1927 to 1950 and again 1970 to 1997, with Arthur D. Hudnutt serving as publisher in those periods. Cooper Hudnutt is identified as publisher, Andrew R. Young as editor, Patti Ewald as managing editor, Scott Brown as editorial page editor, and Matt Westerhold as assistant managing editor.
Elyria confronts a mounting deficit as revenue gaps grow to 3.4 million above expected income. Mayor Grace proposes a 29.2 million general fund budget with potential cuts to pool operation and fire services. A tax credit cut and union concessions loom as council weighs options to prevent deeper cuts.
Letter writers accuse government of inaction on gasoline prices and oppose same sex marriage redefining wedlock. One writer cites President Bush as a Texas oilman. another argues no fault divorce harms marriage.
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor but edits for brevity and accuracy. Letters should be 200 words or less, with signatures, full home address, and telephone number provided. Submission methods include mail, fax, and email to the Editorial Page Editor with required details.
In four months since the November election and Mayor Bill Grace’s re election the city’s finances swing from multi million carryovers to spending outpacing revenues Critics question why residents were not informed why pay raises for the administration and a second raise for the mayor with travel allowance were pursued They urge rescinding raises and forgo travel per a string of accusations from THOMAS C PALLARDY and others about accountability and infrastructure priorities
Joseph L Monteleqne of Montsteone, owner of Master Pizza and 2003 Republican candidate for 1st Ward Council, argues Elyria must attract business. He cites May 6 2003 Issue 19 renewal of 0.4 percent income tax to fund safety services, but notes mass job losses and municipal strain, urging cooperation with employers to retain firms.
The Chronicle Telegram notes that Elyria’s finances worsened despite warnings dating back to 2002. Mayor Bill Grace and City Council approved sizable raises, including an unnecessary travel allowance, and continued costly health benefits for part-time workers. The city’s budget gap grows as tax funds drain away.
A nationwide wave of school construction unfolds as California New Jersey and Ohio push multi billion programs while Maryland Michigan and South Carolina weigh effects on districts neighborhoods and tax bases. Critics warn about location size architecture and sprawl urging renovation over new builds to protect communities and growth balance.
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