Amherst readers urge street levy to fund resurfacing plan
Amherst residents urge support for Issue 3 to raise about 2.4 million for 50 miles of city streets. The citizens committee argues state and federal funding cuts require local revenue and 1.5 percent income tax for all, with seniors and current payers unaffected. The group cites city council leaders and local ward representatives backing action.
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Citizens’ Committee
Amherst
Municipal Corporation
Lorain
Elyria
Oberlin
Change of heart on Midview school levy
A reader urges support for the Midview school board's 8.5 mill levy, recounting prior misgivings and urging investment in children. The letter also endorses Ohio representative Marie Tansey and criticizes rival political figures, urging prudent fiscal policy and local control.
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Change of Heart
Midview School
Levy
Midview
Ohio
Definite standout Bill Hanchosky praised by voter
Charles C. Bristow of North Ridgeville endorses Bill Hanchosky on the Republican slate. Bristow, a 30-year union craftsman, commends Hanchosky’s sincerity, lack of special-interest funding, and drive to meet voters.
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Bill Hanchosky
Charles C. Bristow
North Ridgeville
Lorain County Teachers Endorse JVS Levy
Lorain County Teachers' Association president Edward Cieslak urges voters to support Issue 2 for the Lorain County Joint Vocational School. He cites seven years of training 7 000 plus young adults in nearly 50 occupations and 6 000 adults trained last year, arguing unemployment is high and job skills are essential.
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Gary Suhadolnick
Suhadolnick
Reagan
Edward Feighan
Feighan
Lorain County
JVS
Teachers’ Association
Edward Cieslak
Vote Yes for JVS Levy and Support George Koury
A reader urges support for the Lorain County Joint Vocational School levy Issue 2 citing student opportunities and job readiness financed by levy funds. The letter also endorses Judge Joyce George for Ohio Supreme Court and praises George Koury for county leadership and positive governance.
Ohio needs change says Glenn voting record criticized
The Chronicle-Telegram quotes John Glenn defending his voting record before United Steelworkers unions while critics urge change. The piece argues Glenn and Metzenbaum aided Carter on the Panama Canal and contends Glenn is wrong on 95 percent of his votes, urging a vote for Tom Kindness to realign Ohio with the nation.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Associated Press
John Glenn
United Steel Workers
Glenn
Ohio
Metzenbaum
Carter
Panama Canal
Tom Kindness
Joyce George
Ohio Supreme Court
Call for Gary Suhadolnik to replace Feighan in Congress
A speaker criticizes Edward Feighan for not sponsoring enacted bills since 1983 and missing votes on 47 measures. The rant notes Feighan's numerous foreign trips excluding Eastern Europe and urges electing Gary Suhadolnik as a new representative.
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Edward Feighan
Congress
Europe
Gary Suhadolnik
George Koury Receives Strong Backing for County Commissioner
A letter of support endorses George Koury for Lorain County commissioner. The author, a long time ally and attorney, praises Koury as a capable doer who has served the county, stresses financial uncertainty ahead, and urges voters to reelect him for competent leadership and community dedication.
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George Koury
George
Lorain County
Board of Commissioners
Pet
Navy
Juan R. Ortiz Lora
Leadership gift drives Lorain bid for commissioner
A wife's endorsement highlights George Koury as a trustworthy husband and devoted father while urging Lorain County voters to back his campaign for county commissioner. She credits his honesty dignity for all people and ability to inspire cooperation.
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Lorain County
George Koury
George
Bay Village voters urged to support school tax levy
A letter panel from Bay Village residents urges passage of a school tax levy to prevent class size growth and reduction of coursework while stressing the need to maintain a high quality education for local youth. The appeal cites Principal Dick Townsend’s warnings and calls for continued funding to keep opportunities in AP and fine arts programs.
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Bay System
Bay Village
Dick Townsend
Citizens For Bay Schools
Hands-on Training Drives Lorain JVS Levy Renewal Request
Students at Lorain County Joint Vocational School urge voters to renew the five year levy. They emphasize hands on training and club participation that connects them with peers nationwide and supports options for further work or college. The election is November 4 with Issue 2 seeking renewal, not new funding.
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Lorain County
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