Oberlin Council Backs Climate Resolution for Carbon Fee Plan
The Oberlin City Council unanimously approved a climate resolution urging Congress to adopt carbon fee and dividend legislation. The plan starts at 15 dollars per ton of CO2, rising by 10 dollars annually, with dividends to aid middle and low income households and benefits to the local economy and health.
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Lorain Approves Broadway Streetscape Funding Package
Lorain City Council approved a Broadway Streetscape plan to revitalize downtown between 10th Street and U S Route 6 with sidewalk widening and signage upgrades. The project relies on a $2.2 million city borrow plus a $1.5 million NE Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency grant and up to $600,000 in property assessments, with work slated to start late summer and finish next year. Mayor Chase Ritenauer touted the effort as key to restoring entertainment district vitality alongside Rockin on the River festivals.
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Recently Retired Lorain Officer Seeks Return to Force
Lorain seeks to reappoint Rick Broz a former police officer who focused on dogs and animal complaints. The Civil Service Commission meeting tonight will decide his reappointment to continue serving Lorain’s animals and residents.
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Columbia Township trustee explains referendum on ballot
Trustee Mike Musto clarifies Issue 11 referendum to change 23295 Royalton Road zoning back to residential. The site formerly Nazarene Church was rezoned to highway business, part of the 2010 plan with Route 82 as highway business. He notes two hearings and public input, and cites potential conflict of interest involving petition attorney.
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Elyria Council Donates 6 Acres to CIC for Redevelopment
The Elyria City Council voted to donate about six acres to the Elyria Community Improvement Corporation to enable a redevelopment deal. Mayor Holly Brinda hinted a private group is eyeing five parcels at Griswold Road and Leona Street with more public discussion planned at Finance Committee.
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