Elyria Schools levy fails as district faces cuts
Elyria voters reject a 6.99 mill levy 6,142 to 9,999, prompting budget reductions of about 6 to 16 million over the next year. A renewal levy passed 14,074 to 9,999 keeping district operations funded through the current year while a longer-term deficit looms. Superintendent Roger Lulow warns months remain to balance finances amid statewide anti-tax sentiment.
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Lorain County
Voters approve Lorain County Community College levy
Lorain County Community College wins a 10 year 1.6 mill replacement levy with 64.3 percent in favor 70 496 to 54 448. The funds support the University Partnership program enabling bachelor and master degree access through Ohio universities and colleges. This levy raises taxes on a 100 000 home by about 87 4 a month and aims to expand local higher education and diversify the economy.
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Amherst School levy fails as budget gap looms
Amherst school officials lament the rejection of a 5.9 mill operating levy by 6 995 to 4 761, about 59.5 to 40.5 percent, leaving a $2 million cut need in a $27 million budget and prompting discussion of staff, transport, and activity cuts while planning a potential levy in May.
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Robert Boynton
Vermilion residents veto long overdue school levy
Vermilion voters defeated a long overdue school levy 4126 to 3445 with Lorain County 55.6 to 44.3 percent and Erie County 53.9 to 46.0 percent against. The district serves about 2500 students in four buildings including Sailor Middle School built in 1967 and South Street Elementary started in 1923.
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Voters renew levy to fund Columbia Schools maintenance
Columbia Station voters approved a renewal permanent improvement levy for district upkeep and upgrades. About 1,904 cast ballots 53.7 percent in favor 1,637 46.3 percent against, ensuring funding for heating system upgrades carpet and tile replacement and restroom renovations while avoiding tax increases.
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Avon Lake and Ridgeville reject charter changes
Avon Lake and North Ridgeville voters deny or modify several charter amendments while Oberlin approves three changes. Avon Lake rejects mayoral appointment to the planning commission. North Ridgeville votes to keep a civil service law director. Oberlin imposes a lifetime term limit on boards and commissions and updates charter provisions.
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