Metro Parks wins decade of growth funding approval
Lorain County voters approve a 10 year 1.6 mill levy with a 0.3 mill increase to fund growth. The levy raises about 9.8 million annually, supporting expansion of the Lorain County Metro Parks to 30 parks with a nearly 10 million dollar annual budget and a plan unveiled in July.
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Forest Hills Golf Club
Brandon Nixon
Elyria
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Lorain
Lorain County
Cascade Park
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Park District Levy Plan Seeks 10 Year Renewal
A 1.6 mill levy renewal totaling 9.8 million annually would fund operations for the park district serving 28 reservations. Homeowners with a 100 000 dollar property would pay 50 30 yearly with the extra 10 56 added by the levy. The plan includes connecting trails from Wellington to Oberlin and Amherst and Cascade Park improvements with initial focus on upkeep. Evan Goodenow listed as contact at 329 7129 and egoodenow echroniclet.com.
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Parks District
Wellington
Oberlin
Amherst
Cascade Park
Ziemnik
Evan Goodenow
Echroniclet
Chroniclet
Lorain County Crime Lab levy defeated again
Lorain County voters rejected the 0.08 mill levy intended to raise 495,798 annually for the Lorain County Crime Lab for five years. Commissioners Kale and Kokoski urged a new vote, noting law enforcement support but facing opposition from Commissioner Williams.
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Lorain County
Elyria
Lorain County Crime Lab
Lorain County Board of Elections
Ted Kale
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Emmanuel de Leon
Kokoski
Williams
Kale
Matt Lundy
Lorain County Drug Task Force
Lorain County approves 1.2-mill mental health levy renewal
Voters in Lorain County approve Issue 5 a 1.2 mill renewal levy delivering about 7.3 million dollars annually for 10 years to fund community mental health services. Executive director Charlie Neff says funds keep services in the community and affordable. Unofficial results show 65 percent support 50 027 votes to 26 772.
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Lorain County
Charlie Neff
Avon Lake approves 2-mill fire levy renewal for ambulance
Avon Lake voters approved a five year 2-mill renewal raising 1.5 million annually to fund the Fire Department and ambulance purchases. The levy passed 6,086 to 1,939, about 61 dollars per year for a 100000 home, supporting eight firefighter paramedics and department equipment including a planned $225,000 ambulance. The measure reflects strong public backing for local services and personnel.
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Avon Lake
Lorain
Chris Huerner
Huerner
Levy
Greg Zilka
Fire Department
Zilka
Lorain County
Levy OK'd for Children Services in Lorain County
Unofficial results show 57 percent approving a 1.5-mill renewal with a 0.3-mill increase, raising about $10.7 million annually for abused and neglected child services. Homeowners would pay about $56.52 yearly. funds start in 2016 and extend to 2020.
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Lorain County Children Services
Children Services
Scott Ferris
Ferris
Oberlin Schools pass 1 mill levy for upkeep and consolidation
Oberlin voters approved a 1 mill continuing levy 1741 to 1365 or 56 to 44 percent. The levy funds general improvements and supplies and supports a planned K 12 consolidation building. Superintendent John Schroth calls it a vote of confidence and a step toward merging district schools.
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Oberlin
John Schroth
Schroth
Ohio School Facilities Commission
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