Elyria approves first income tax hike since 1992
In Elyria on Tuesday voters passed Issue 6 by 60.5 percent to 39.5 percent, approving the first income tax increase since 1992 to fund city services including the police. Campaign volunteers celebrated as early unofficial results showed a strong win, echoed by Councilman and city officials praising the investment in the city’s future.
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Elyria Issue 6 Results by Precinct Reported
Elyria voters weighed in on Issue 6 with precinct by precinct results showing the proposal failed. Elyria City Prosecutor Matt Mishak commented that residents chose to invest in their city, signaling a rejection of the measure.
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Flores loses precinct committee spot in Lorain
Lorain city council member Dennis Flores failed in his bid to retain a precinct committeeman seat after relocating within the city and running in a new precinct. He faced Charlesetta Brown, who argued she had a longer residency and stronger claim, while Martha Pye had vacated the seat.
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Obama nominates Merrick Garland to Supreme Court
President Obama announces Merrick Garland as nominee for the Supreme Court. Garland, 63, is chief judge of the DC Circuit and a moderate respected in legal circles, facing GOP opposition who vow to block any nomination.
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Local man pleads guilty to ISIS aid
Amir Said Abdul Rahman al- Ghazi, 39, of Sheffield Lake, pled guilty in U.S. District Court to attempting to provide material support to ISIS and illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. He is scheduled for a June sentencing hearing.
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Master plan cost breakdown for new K-8 and related sites
The proposal lists costs for multiple facilities including a K-4 elementary school at 13.57 million, a K-4 at 14.19 million, a new K-8 campus at 31.86 million, a preschool to 8 campus at 31.12 million, and abatement and demolition at 7.72 million, totaling 119.35 million. State contribution at 67 percent reduces the net plan to 79.97 million. See PLAN A2.
Elyria Schools Propose Campus Style Plan With Stadium
Elyria Schools consider a major shift to campus style facilities for a November bond issue. The master plan moves from seven elementary and three middle schools to five campuses including two K-4, two K-8, and one P-8 school. Community input supports mixed grade configurations and a new athletic stadium amid three larger buildings central to the plan.
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