North Ridgeville votes down 0.86-mill levy for road bond
North Ridgeville voters rejected a 0.86-mill, 20 year bond of up to 8 million dollars to cover the city’s 12.5 percent share of 64.8 million in road widening. Turnout low cited by Mayor David Gillock as a key factor with bids not planned until 2016 and projects to finish by 2018.
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Ridgeville library levy passes
Ridgeville voters approve a library levy in a successful campaign led by community advocates. The measure will fund library services and facility needs, with officials noting improved programs and expanded hours for residents. Steve Fogarty reports for The Chronicle-Telegram.
North Ridgeville library levy renewal approved in Lorain
The North Ridgeville Branch Library levy of 1.91 mills passed 2 846 to 1 360, providing 1.25 million dollars yearly for five years. The levy funds 85 percent of operations with state money covering the rest. Owners of a 100 000 home pay 55 75 annually.
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Voters approve Sheffield Lake income tax levy
Voters backed Issue 23 a permanent 0.5 percent income tax by 1,061 to 629 votes. The levy funds two new firefighters and replacements for two retirees, supports police staffing, and aims to avert cutbacks amid state aid losses since 2009. A resident emphasized voting rights amid polling-place confusion.
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Sheffield school levies pass with strong voter support
Renewal of Issue 7 and Issue 8 both pass in Sheffield with about 66 percent yes. Lorain County results show 1,490 yes and 756 no for Issue 7, 1,515 yes and 762 no for Issue 8. Diana Pierson cites community strength, and Superintendent Michael Cook notes campaign costs of about 1,500 spent from a 5,049 raise.
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Two School Levees Contemplate Five Year Tax Increases
Proposals include a 7.5 mill levy and a 6.2 mill levy lasting five years. The 7.5 mill levy would raise about 2.3 million dollars annually and cost a $100,000 home roughly 279 dollars yearly. The 6.2 mill levy would raise about 1.9 million dollars annually and cost a $100,000 home roughly 230 dollars yearly to fund salaries and school services.
Brownhelm Township levy fails by four votes in fire and ambulance funding
Brownhelm Township voters rejected a five year 2 mill levy to fund ambulance and fire services by four votes. Unofficial results show 92 opposed and 88 in favor, within the automatic recount threshold. Trustee Gregory Abraham warns funding shortfalls may force cuts to road repairs and service levels.
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Brownhelm Township
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Abraham
Wellington Schools passes emergency renewal levy for operating funds
About 60 percent of Wellington voters approved a 5.27 mill renewal levy for 10 years, expected to raise about $970,000 annually for operating expenses. District leaders emphasize fiscal responsibility and use toward academics and athletics.
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