Elyria approves renewal of 0.5 percent income tax levy
Voters approve a 0.5 percent income tax renewal in Elyria by about 62.5 percent, generating over 35.3 million for general city services including police, fire, parks, and education. The nearly 20 year levy renews every five years and was placed on the May ballot as a temporary measure.
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Sideline Sports Grill Sunday liquor sale approval
Sideline Sports Grill on Fairlawn Avenue in Elyria will be allowed Sunday liquor sales under a precinct 1 F approval. The measure was approved by a vote of 1471022 in the related ballot issue 20.
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Provenza to face Scherach again in Lorain mayor race
Lorain voters will see a rematch as Law Director Mark Provenza won re nomination with 5,062 votes of 7,717 to face Republican Michael Scherach, former Scherach ally and current Lorain Port Authority attorney. Gargasz, a Democratic challenger, questioned Provenza, while Provenza cited his handling of city duties and growth.
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Robert Gargasz
Michael Scherach
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Craig Foltin
Dan Harkins
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Avon levies approved to fund roads and parks in Avon
Avon voters approved two levies to maintain city streets and expand parks. A 24nill streets levy will generate about 673,603 dollars yearly, costing a 100000 dollar homeowner about 62 dollars annually. The park levy of 0.5 mill will bring in about 209,000 dollars yearly, adding 15 dollars per year for a 100000 dollar home. Mayor Jim Smith praised the measures and outlined projects including French Creek Road and Detroit Road repairs and parkland growth.
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Detroit
Ice cream trucks approved to roam North Ridgeville streets
Voters in North Ridgeville approve mobile frozen dessert sales two-thirds in favor 2649 to 1311. Starting in two weeks ice cream trucks will operate on weekends from 1 pm to dusk and weeknights 5 pm to dusk with 100 feet no-stopping rules near intersections. The measure overturns a 1980s ban tied to a fatal accident and faces safety concerns from Mayor Hill amid a Republican victory rally at Webster's Place.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Elwell Wins Lorain Municipal Judge Primary
Adrian Burns reports Elwell edges Webber by 140 votes in the Lorain municipal judge Democratic primary. Elwell, with about 25 years in private practice and seven years as acting municipal judge, will face Republican Michele Silva Arredondo in November. Webber congratulates him as he cautions the race remains about experience and ideas for changes.
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Thomas Elwell
Linda Webber
Michele Silva Arredondo
Elwell
Webber
Lorain Municipal
Effield Lake
Sheffield Township
Lorain County towns approve gas aggregation plan
Oberlin Grafton and Wellington approved a gas aggregation group to gain negotiating power with suppliers. Unofficial results show strong margins, 1,622 to 222 in Oberlin, 210 to 37 in Grafton, and 340 to 83 in Wellington. The plan, administered by American Municipal Power of Ohio, could start as soon as August with opt out rules.
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Wellington
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Ambulance district levy approval covers multiple townships
Voters approved a levy for the South Lorain County Ambulance District by 779 to 687. The funds, worth 309273 annually for three years, will support operating costs and aging ambulances. A $100,000 home would incur about 52.52 extra yearly. The district serves Brighton Huntington Penfield townships Rochester and Wellington, employs 30, spans 125 square miles, and last year aided 842 residents.
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South Lorain County
Road work, ambulance: possible in Sheffield Township
Unofficial elections board results show a 2-mill levy proposal in Sheffield Township to replace a nine year old ambulance. Fire department leaders caution that another ambulance would cost 90 000 to 100 000 dollars, but acknowledge public support historically funds essential equipment.
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