06 Nov 1991
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1991
Page
1
In Elyria final counts show 7002 against 6168 for a 0.25 percent police income tax. Mayor Michael B Keys, re-elected, blamed Republican opposition for the defeat while officers seek answers and budget cuts to fix police funding. Jo Ann Eichenlaub supported the tax but conceded its loss.
Democratic Mayor Michael B. Keys won 57 percent in a three way race with Republican Jo Ann Eichenlaub and independent Howard Carr. He carried 7,438 votes to 5,009 for Eichenlaub and 642 for Carr, amid a defeated 0.25 percent income tax proposal for the Police Department by 53 to 47 percent.
Across the nation voters delivered bid outcomes with House Speaker Tom Foley signaling relief as term limits failed. In Seattle voters rejected the first ballot measure to legalize euthanasia for the terminally ill, while Elyria and Grafton showed notable local results including a school board win by two political newcomers and the defeat of a 9.8 mill levy. Lorain elected Gustavo Nunez the first Hispanic judge, toppling opponents by over two to one.
Cleveland headlines report Browns wide receiver Reggie Langhorne identified in a sexual assault incident. The brief notes no charges or investigations details beyond identification and incident context. Violent incident coverage remains unconfirmed by official sources.
A cold spell moves in with a slight chance of snow tonight and a low in the mid 20s. Snow chances persist Wednesday with a high near 30. further details are on A-2.
Lorain County voters rejected a 0.5 percent sales tax increase in a countywide ballot known as Issue 1. Of 69,804 ballots, 24,634 supported keeping the tax while 45,170 opposed. The tax would have raised about 6.9 million annually, largely for the criminal justice system, after a blue ribbon committee reviewed finances.
Unofficial Lorain County results show Issue 29, a 3.4 million bond, passing by six votes 7000 to 6994 while Issue 30, a 1 mill five year operating levy, fails by 721 votes 7336 to 6615. Library director Donald Barker calls it perplexing yet notes the majority want a new library.
Voters across Lorain County rejected six of seven new school tax requests on Tuesday while approving all seven renewal or replacement levies. In Lorain, an 8.5 mill five year levy failed 56 to 44 percent, and a 7.1 mill replacement levy passed 56 to 44 percent. Firelands District saw the largest defeat as a 0.75 percent income tax for schools failed 60 to 40. Black River district approved a five year 8.95 mill levy by 957 to 908. Replacements passed in Avon, Columbia, Keystone, Oberlin and Lorain County Joint Vocational School districts.
Casey Turton reports Republicans gained a third seat on Elyria City Council as Gerald Hammond defeated 12 year incumbent Gordon Meadows in Ward 6. Close races emerged in Wards 3 and 7 with Maurita Ferguson and Kenneth Burkhard defeating GOP challengers. At large seats went to Shirley Guinta Leo Bullocks and Jack Baird, with Bender a former at large councilman. Incumbents won remaining races including Robert McFrederick.
In Ward 4 Democrat Thomas O Shores won by 201 votes, while Ward 6 saw Hammond defeat Meadows by 201 votes changing the council leadership lineup. Ferguson edged Gibbs in Ward 3 by 64 votes. Final council implications await further action.
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