Voters reject North Ridgeville bond issues and tax hike
In May and Tuesday’s unofficial results North Ridgeville voters rejected an 8 million bond to fund Center Ridge and Lear Nagle road widening by 51 percent and 49 percent. Issue 21, a 0.85 percent income tax, failed 65 percent to 35 percent, while officials eye future funding paths before 2016 bids.
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Manning Wins Reelection and Sets Caffeine Powder Legislation Target
Ohio State Senator Gayle Manning wins re election in the 13th District defeating Marcus Madison as she outlines her agenda including a push to ban high potent caffeine powder in Ohio. The return to office follows her son Nathan Manning also winning a seat and both events place in Lorain and Huron counties.
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Kipton votes to renew 4-mill village levy for five years
Kipton voters approved Issue 17 by 59 to 36, saving the 4-mill renewal that funds village operations. Mayor Bob Meilander warned that losing state funds could end the village, noting a 2015 budget around $68,000 and homeowner cost of about $122.50 annually for a $100,000 home.
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Manning wins vacated 55th state house seat in Ohio
Nathan Manning, a Republican lawyer, defeats Democrat Brendan Mackin for the 55th district seat replacing term-limited Matt Lundy. Manning, 32, favored by strong early voting and high campaign spending, pledges to listen to constituents and focus on jobs and economy. Mackin, from a political family, laments being outspent and attacks ads.
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Grafton Rejects Income Tax Increase in Village Referendum
Unofficial results show 211 voters (29 percent) favored a 0.25 percent income tax rise while 506 (71 percent) rejected it. The plan would lift the rate from 1.5 to 1.75 percent for residents working in higher tax locales, funds to operations, opposed by Mayor Megan Flanigan. Council President DiVencenzo says the defeat prompts 2015 budget reevaluation.
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Grafton Sees 0.25% Income Tax Rise Proposal
Issue 16 seeks a 0.25 percent annual raise totaling about 210000 for village operations including police and service departments. Homeowners would pay roughly 125 dollars yearly for a 50000 dollar earner. last tax increase was in 1991. Contact Melissa Linabrink at 329 7155.
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