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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 2003

Page

3

Foltin rules out Lorain income tax on ballot

Lorain Mayor Craig Foltin says there will be no income tax increase on the ballot soon. He aims to cut a $24 million deficit to about $1.5 million by year end through further cuts and insists the tax was not budgeted. State Rep Joe Kozima criticizes Foltin while Koziura signals future tax needs.

Lorain Craig Foltin Poltin Foltin Joe Kozima Kozima Koziura Kaziura Joe

Tornadoes, Floods Strain Tennessee and Missouri Areas

In eastern Tennessee heavy rains flooded Chattanooga forcing emergency shelter as the Tennessee River neared a 30 year high. Some 300 homes damaged with losses possibly at 7 million dollars. Missouri and Kansas also faced destruction from weekend storms as towns like Pierce City and Stockton dealt with shattered buildings, missing persons were found safe, and monetary losses mounted. Local officials warned damage could rise and residents faced hazardous conditions amid ongoing cleanup.

Tennessee Chattanooga Tennessee River Tennessee Valley Authority Liz Foster Pierce City Lawrence County Doug Seneker Missouri Kansas Franklin Kan Stockton Tal Montgomery Montgomery de Soto Crawford North Second Street Second Street Don Kraher

Route 303 crash blocks traffic near Vermont Street

Traffic backed up for about a mile on Route 303 before reopening at 3:45 p.m. Linda Lucas, resident of Route 305 across from Vermont, urged stricter speed controls and flashing lights at the intersection after what she called at least the fifth accident in four years. The crash remains under investigation with no citations issued. speed estimations unclear and no drugs or alcohol suspected. Contact Jett Mohrman at 329-7127.

Linda Lucas Route 305 Vermont Poe Ohio Department of Transportation Vermont Street Stanley Lucas

Lorain County to consider satellite elections office plan

In 1974 Ohio law allows counties to open permanent elections board offices. Lorain County commissioners discuss a main and satellite office while planning a Cedar Street facility east of the current site. ELECTRONIC voting debuted countywide with Amherst and North Ridgeville using touch screens and faster tallies, though merging results caused delays.

Ohio Elections Board Betty Blair Lorain County Blair Lorain Mary Jo Vasi Vasi Elyria Board Cedar Street Amherst North Ridgeville Smith Steve Manheim Chronicle IN Elyria Board of Elections

Mayor Grace Maintains Lead As City Faces Tax Talk

Incumbent Mayor Bill Grace expressed pride in the city’s service levels and a business friendly stance while addressing tax abatements. Grace led Democratic challenger Jim Deery by about 100 votes in most wards, with a tighter 49 vote edge in Ward 6. Independent John Howard Jr. may join the race in November as signatures await validation.

Grace Jim Deery

Swanson grateful after recount hopes for November return

Swanson says he feels safe from recount results and looks to November with optimism. He aims to avoid another close election anguish and plans to donate his lucky quarter to the township to hang on the wall. Contact Brad Dicken at 329-7147 or bdicken chronicletelegram.com.

Christina Jolliffe Cjolliffe Chronicletelegram.com Swanson Brad Dicken Bdicken

Chardon Considers Scrapping City Pride Signs

Chardon official Truman Parkinson urges removal of signs at city limits honoring the 1994 Chardon High School state football champions and proposes new signs for other achievements. City Council will discuss a ban on such markers and how to fairly recognize local feats across six entrances.

Chardon Truman Parkinson Chardon High School Chariton Cleveland Massillon Larry Baptie Parkinson

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