Lorain debate over federal housing funds administration costs
Advocates accuse Lorain of spending most of a 952000 federal grant on administration. City officials defend the budget as leveraging funds to widen housing programs and neighborhood repairs, while a proposed priority board would guide federal programs.
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Lorain
David Taylor
Lorain County
Charles Andrnsky
Taylor
Andinsky
Catholic Action Commission
North Olmsted holds backing for income tax increase
North Olmsted officials backed a plan to raise the city income tax from 1 to 2 percent, with four of seven council members supporting the measure at a Finance Committee session. The proposal includes a 75 percent credit for residents who work outside the city and earmarks funds for street work, capital improvements, and solid waste. Approval aims for July and a November ballot.
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North Olmsted
Ed Boyle
James Leonard
R-1
Cilmen
Ron Tallon
Thomas O’grady
Boyle
Olmsted Falls School District praised for student focus
State evaluators praised Olmsted Falls students and staff while urging facilities upgrades. The 5 year review highlighted cramped middle school spaces, limited gym and storage, aging lockers, and the need for librarian supervision changes. A bond study may fund fall improvements.
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Olmsted Falls
State Department of Education
Lenox School
Robert Moore
Ex-Columbia Township clerk sues trustee for slander
Roberta R. Dutkig, former Columbia Township clerk since 1976, sues recently elected Trustee Eugene Bulgrin in Lorain County Common Pleas Court for $600,000 claiming he implied she hid township records after resigning February 9. Dutkig seeks $103,200 compensatory and $500,000 punitive damages.
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Elyria
Columbia Township
Eugene Bulgrin
Roberta R. Dutkig
Columbia Station
Lorain County
Bulgrin
Chronicle-Telegram
Roberta
White
Jeff Manning
North Ridgeville
Dutkig
Elyria to Publish City Newsletter by Fall
Elyria plans the first city newsletter this fall at a cost of 6000 dollars with future editions possible quarterly or semi annually. Mayor Michael Keys backs the newsletter while opposing televised council meetings which would require about 10000 dollars for equipment and staff. The Finance Committee and City Council must vote before proceeding.
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Elyria
Lawrence Buddit
Michael Keys
Keys
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