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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1971
Page
1
Medina city council moves toward a half percent income tax to cover a projected 1972 general fund shortfall of about 250000. Measure sets tax start Oct 1 1971 if no referendum blocks it, with revenue split for streets police fire parks and capital improvements.
Brunswick faces a $1,307,513 next year to run all city programs while estimated income stands at $1,039,501. A proposed half mill recreation levy is included to bridge the gap.
Steve Petrigala announces another bid for at large council seat after 16 years on Medina council. He heads finance and street committees and lives with Mae in Forest Meadows with children Jim and Mrs Joan Weigel. Other incumbents John Root and George Rodgers expected to run again. Harry Van Horsten undecided. The budget proposes raises for key posts and new police and city services including a computer system and road work. A special council meeting July 7 will also address the recreation levy for November.
Medina Township trustees announce rescheduling of the annual budget hearing to July 12. The Annual Township Trustees and Clerks Steak Barbecue remains set for July 8.
Senate leader Sen. John C. Stennis says renewal prospects are unclear as negotiators miss a chance to set a withdrawal date for Indochina. The draft law expired at 12:01 a.m. EDT after Congress passed renewal bills, with White House opposition to a nine month withdrawal. Inductions halted nationwide as talks continue. Medina County reports a $24,500 piggyback tax payment for April amid referendum petitions.
Medina officials urge fishermen to follow posted off limit signs at Lake Medina. Mayor Fred Greenwood cites a letter from Michael Miller's attorneys claiming trespass breached city property easement and returned land to the Millers, while officials seek cooperation to keep access safe.
A Gazette survey by three young reporters found mixed reactions to the 26th Amendment in Medina County. Officials noted potential 2,000 new voters, with early registrations scarce but excitement high among youths and veterans.
Among early registrants at the Medina courthouse were Mary Griesinger 18 Candy Davis 20 and Bonnie Friedt 19 all residents of Medina They express interest in voting legally and hope a strong turnout of youth will influence elections Miss Griesinger would vote for George McGovern if given a choice and says the youth vote could shape the party effort.
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