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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2002
Page
4
Avon residents approved a replacement fire levy with 952 votes in favor and 420 opposed, generating about 180000 annually to buy equipment as the department moves toward full time status. Fire Chief Frank Root Jr. says the money will fund vehicles and an aerial ladder truck without supporting a new station.
Avon residents approved a five year 32 mill renewal levy to fund patrol car fleet upgrades and in car video audio surveillance, laptops, and equipment. About 989 voted yes and 375 no at the Detroit Road station, with $120,000 annual funds and $982 yearly cost for a 100000 home. Mayor James Smith hailed the result as safe and well used.
Residents rejected a tax levy that would have added about 600000 yearly for road repairs and police and fire needs. Unofficial tally showed 527 against and 322 in favor, with proponents saying 60 percent of revenue would fund roads. Treasurer Stan Zaborski warned of a 125000 year-end deficit as income declines strain city finances.
A statewide local ballot roundup shows Issue 1 Lorain County Joint Vocational School renewal passed five years current expenses. Numerous school and city measures failed or passed including Avon fire apparatus and police maintenance, natural gas aggregation, and 4th district zoning questions. The consolidated results include contested races for governor attorney general and state offices with party candidates and vote tallies.
Kristin Yarbrough reports Huntington Township voters approved raising the minimum lot frontage from 250 to 350 feet by 106 to 77 unofficially. Trustees backed the change to curb growth and preserve a rural feel, though opponents say it could reduce farmland production. Contact information provided.
Voters in Sheffield approved a half percent income tax hike to fund police fire and service departments. The unofficial tally showed about 294 in favor and 170 against. the measure would add roughly $600 000 annually, affecting residents who work in the village, per Mayor Darlene Ondercin.
Local leaders in Wellington, North Ridgeville and Grafton coordinate on regional development plans. Officials discuss road upgrades, business incentives and shared services to attract investment while preserving community character. Public meetings announced for next month.
Voters in Elyria Lorain North Ridgeville Sheffield Sheffield Lake and South Amherst approved gas aggregation Tuesday according to unofficial Lorain County Board of Elections results. Aggregation lets residents form a group to negotiate cheaper gas rates. Elyria Mayor Bill Grace cited larger consortia as a path to savings. In Sheffield Township two levy renewals passed 1 mill five years for current operating expenses.
In a hot Ohio House primary, televsion meteorologist John Domenick defeated incumbent Eulen Krupinski in the 95th District, 66 to 34 percent with 12,491 votes to 6,519. Other Cleveland area races saw Dems DeBose and Mason win, while James Pancake narrowly captured the Athens County open seat.
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