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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1998
Page
8
Avon residents defeated Issue 18 by 1 719 to 1 109 after a heated campaign over a proposed charter amendment. Mayor James Smith hailed the result calling the measure too cumbersome and said officials should decide development. Backers argued it would curb large projects and preserve rural charm.
The results list candidates by office with vote counts across governor lieutenant governor attorney general auditor of state secretary of state and U S senator plus state judiciary and legislative races. Notable figures include Sherrod Brown for Congress and George Voinovich as incumbent U S senator with winners shown by party and ballot totals.
The issue slate covers 17 items across Lorain and surrounding counties, including school district renewals and replacements, operating levies, and local option questions. Several levies passed or failed, such as Columbia Local $647,000 five year renewal (passed) and Elyria income tax renewal (failed).
Blair, smiling after Tuesday's primary, vows a positive general election run and defends her 30 years of Lorain County public service. She notes tough November battle with Jack Baird, says experienced leadership remains key amid criticism from Leach over the Amherst Township sewer project.
Educators voiced mixed feelings as state Issues 1 and 2 to fund schools and repair buildings failed across Ohio. Officials blamed lawmakers and the court ordered funding reform, noting the plan offered only temporary fixes and public opposition from multiple education groups. Local results showed Issue 2 at 9,600 to 34,907 and Issue 1 at 16,302 to 26,713, prompting calls for another, fundamental funding solution.
The defeat ends the $550 million a year education funding plan linked to Issue 2. Campaign opponents called the vote an anti tax rejection while supporters blamed the loss on voter doubt about education funding and local school official opposition. Judge Linton Lewis oversees whether a new plan meets the court mandate for a thorough and efficient system.
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