Voters defeat 3.2 million sales tax for Lorain County justice
Unofficial returns show Issue 1 a 0.25 sales tax for the sheriff courts and prosecutor rejected by 71 percent, forcing county leaders to seek funding for the rest of the year. Sheriff Mahony had planned 67 layoffs to cover a 750000 shortfall. unions and officials plan next week’s court actions as leaders consider a 0.5 percent emergency levy to avert more cuts. The only countywide measure approved was the renewal of mental health funding. The fight now shifts to the county commissioners and potential new tax options.
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Lorain Mayor Olejko wins Democratic primary by 477 votes
Lorain Mayor Olejko, 69, won the Democratic primary with under 40 percent of the vote, defeating James Parobek 5,076 to 4,599. Parobek blamed the loss on a third candidate, Tony Naples, while Olejko boasted of the victory and anticipated November opposition from Lorain High senior Lonnie Pitts, who turns 18 in September.
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Olejko Wins Tight Race Backed by Wealthy Support
Olejko survived a tight contest amid backing from high-dollar donors who helped fund his campaign. He claimed the people defeated Parobek and dismissed any accusation of vote buying or coercion, saying he did not shake anyone down.
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Grace Narrowly Loses Democratic Mayoral Primary in Elyria
Mayor Michael B. Keys edged challenger Grace by 323 votes in the Elyria Democratic primary. Final tally had Keys at 3,422 votes (52.5 percent) to Grace's 3,099 (47.5 percent) with 6,521 of 12,562 Democrats voting for a 45.9 percent turnout. Keys will face Jo Ann Eichenlaub and Howard Carr in November.
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Ex-Mayor Hatcher Fails Comeback In Gary
Gary Indiana ex mayor Richard Hatcher makes a failed bid to return to office in a high profile comeback attempt. The story notes the political setback and carries related city politics context on page A-2.
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Cloudy forecast with mild tonight and warming Thursday
The forecast notes a low near 50 degrees tonight and a high between 70 and 75 degrees on Thursday. Details appear on page A-10.
LCCC levy crushed in Lorain County election defeat
Lorain County Community College faced a crushing 3.85 million levy defeat Tuesday as 30 231 voters rejected Issue 4 to 17 816. President Roy Church warned tuition could rise to the maximum, with state caps under consideration as the college seeks to trim about 200 000 from the next budget amid subsidies cuts and program needs.
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Midview Levy Rejected Amid Potential Cuts at Midview
voters defeated Midview's 10.3 mil five year emergency levy 2695 to 2011. School board president John Ryan laments the effort, while districts face a projected deficit of 856000 to 1000000 and plan cuts, including Belden School closure and 18 teacher layoffs, with sports participation possibly ending this year. The district plans to revisit the levy in August and schedules a special meeting Thursday night.
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Elyria thrift robbery ends with suspect seized
Elyria police arrested Susan Reid after she tripped in a Third Street parking lot while fleeing Freedom Federal Savings with a duffle bag of cash. Gail Davidson of Columbia Gas watched the escape and helped identify Reid as she fell during the pursuit.
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