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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1998
Page
10
Voters pass a five year emergency renewal levy worth 1.7 million dollars annually, likely reducing student fees for sports and expanding elementary guidance counseling. Owner of a 100000 dollar home pays about 150 dollars yearly. 1961 votes for and 1720 against with 47 percent oppose.
Midview Schools Superintendent Jim Rykaceski reflected on why voters rejected a 2-mill replacement levy, citing confusion with state Issue 2 and a lingering negative tone. The levy failed 2,159 to 1,474, though $231,000 would be lost annually without it and officials plan to pursue a permanent improvement levy later in August or November.
Voters in the Clearview School District approve a 1 mill permanent improvement levy for five years to fund repairs and maintenance of three buildings. Result 553 to 284 unofficially, raising about $70,887 annually to cover electrical upgrades, roof work, and a new bus garage addition.
Voters rejected a 93 000 annual levy for Black River High School repairs including roof, boiler, and parking needs. Unofficial tallies show defeats in Lorain 222 84 Medina 472 246 and Ashland 411 124, with 1 105 to 454 overall. Superintendent Cahoon cited aging facilities and a state 4 percent capital improvement requirement by 2001.
Columbia Station residents approve the local renewal of the school levy 758 to 535, easing fears after statewide defeats of two school issues. The renewal, first passed in 1988, funds about 12 percent of the district's budget and requires renewal every five years.
The levy renews five years to cover operating costs for schools, raising about 647000 annually. A $100000 home would pay roughly 168 per year. Officials emphasize funds cover textbooks, supplies, software, bus repairs, salaries, and related needs. Some money may be redirected to programs for handicapped children to meet state requirements.
Voters approve a 0.42 mill five-year operating levy for Cincinnati Zoo by 57 to 43 percent with 100 percent of precincts reporting. The measure raises $6.7 million annually, comes after a prior rejection that slashed the budget and led to cuts. Zoo officials plan to roll back prices and rehiring after the 1998 bills begin.
Lucas County voters rejected a temporary sales tax increase to fund a 12,900 seat downtown stadium for the Toledo Mud Hens by 59 to 41 percent with 99 percent of precincts reporting. The tax would have raised about 35.4 million dollars over 35 months and included funds for an aquatic center in Maumee. Local officials noted potential downtown redevelopment impact and debated next steps for the team.
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