NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION ISSUES
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Order of questions/issues: state; municipal; township; and school and other districts.
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ISSUE #
8 Willoughby Hills City (7 pcts)
2.5 Mills Renewal Levy – streets, roads, and bridges – collecting $645,921 annually - amounting to $46 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value – 5 years – commencing in 2026, first due in 2027.
9 Willoughby Hills City (7 pcts)
Proposed Charter Amendment #1 - Shall the Charter of the City of Willoughby Hills be amended to extend the period by which a vacancy in the position of Clerk of Council shall be filled by appointment of Council within thirty (30) days unless extended for up to sixty (60) days at the Mayor's discretion?
10 Willoughby Hills City (7 pcts)
Proposed Charter Amendment #2 - Shall Article V titled Boards and Commissions (Section 5.15, Mandatory Public Vote on Land Use Change) and Article VI titled Legislation (Section 6.2, Effective Date of Ordinances) of the Charter of the City of Willoughby Hills be amended to permit any change in the existing permitted uses in the City's zoning districts or changes in the Municipal Zoning Map be made upon Planning Commission review and approval and subsequent adoption by the City Council?
11 Willowick City (9 pcts)
1 Mill Renewal Levy – constructing, reconstructing and otherwise improving sanitary and storm sewer laterals – collecting $134,232 annually – amounting to $9 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value – 5 years – commencing in 2025, first due in 2026.
12 Willowick City (9 pcts)
1.5 Mills Renewal Levy - to purchase equipment and capital improvements for the safety forces of the City – collecting 275,601 annually – amounting to $19 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value – 5 years – commencing in 2025, first due in 2026.
13 Fairport Harbor Village (2 pcts)
3.6 Mills Renewal Levy – current expenses – collecting 185,656 annually - amounting to $57 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value – 5 years – commencing in 2025, first due in 2026.
14 Kirtland Hills Village (1 pct)
Proposed Charter Amendment - Shall the Charter of the Village of Kirtland Hills be amended to provide that the Village may, commencing with the tax year 2025, levy a tax of up to five (5) mills, provided that the use of such taxes is limited to paying: (i) the costs of improving roads and other permanent improvements; and (ii) all charges for debt which has been issued to pay the costs of improving roads and other permanent improvements?
15 Waite Hill Village (1 pct)
Proposed Charter Amendment #1 - Shall the Charter of the Village of Waite Hill be amended so as to provide that changes to the municipal boundaries shall only be made in accordance with Ohio Law?
16 Waite Hill VIllage (1 pct.)
Proposed Charter Amendment #2 - Shall the Charter of the Village of Waite Hill be amended so as to provide that an officer or employee facing discharge from Village employment may be represented by legal counsel at a hearing before council provided that the officer or employee bears the cost of such legal counsel?
1 Lake Metroparks (163 pcts.)
1.9 Mills Renewal Levy – operating, maintaining, protecting, land acquisition, and park development – collecting 11,673,361 annually - amounting to $35 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value – 10 years – commencing in 2025, first due in 2026.
2 Eastlake City (12 pcts.)
3 Mills Renewal Levy – road improvement and maintenance – collecting $1,099,587 annually - amounting to $31 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value – 5 years – commencing in 2026, first due in 2027.
3 Kirtland City Ward 1 Precinct A (1 pct)
Shall the sale of beer wine and mixed beverages, and spiritous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by Casa Rossa Cucina LLC, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a full-service restaurant with a bar at 9350 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
4 Mentor City (35 pcts.)
Proposed Change in Zoning #1 - Shall Ordinance No. 25-O-053 amending the Codified Ordinances of the City of Mentor, 2006, as amended, and the official Zoning Map to rezone 8245 Deepwood Boulevard, Permanent Parcel Number 16-A-005-0-00-004-0, from R-4, Single Family Residential, to R-10, Multi-Family Residential, pursuant to Development Plan and further Conditions be approved?
5 Mentor City (35 pcts.)
Proposed Change in Zoning #2 - Shall Ordinance No. 25-O-069 to amend the Codified Ordinances of the City of Mentor, 2006, as amended, and the
official Zoning Map by the rezoning of approximately 14.5 acres located south of Adkins Road and northwest of the Reynolds Road/State Route 2 interchange from R-4, Single Family Residential District, to PRD, Planned Residential Development Overlay, pursuant to a development plan permitting the construction of 45 homes and a clubhouse, be approved?
6 Wickliffe City Ward 3 Precinct B (1 pct)
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spiritous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by AL Post 0007 Brewer Tarasco, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of veteran’s canteen and hall at 29919 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH 44092.
7 Wickliffe City Ward 3 Precinct B (1 pct)
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Divine Retail LLC dba The Wickliffe Food Mart, an applicant for a D-6
liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a convenience store at 30220 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH 44092.
17 Waite Hill Village (1 pct)
Proposed Charter Amendment #3 - Shall the Charter of the Village of Waite Hill be amended so as to provide that the existing temporary levy of six and two-tenths mills (6.2) to be used only for Police, Fire, EMS and Public Services be renewed and made permanent?
18 Waite Hill Village (1 pct)
Proposed Charter Amendment #4 - Shall the Charter of the Village of Waite Hill be amended so as to provide that if a proposed zoning ordinance will rezone a property to a use that is not currently permitted in the Zoning Code, notice of such proposed change will be published on the Village's website in addition to being mailed to every registered voter of the Village?
19 Leroy Township (1 pct)
5.5 Mills Additional Levy – fire – collecting $1,011,705 annually - amounting to $193 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value – 5 years – commencing in 2025, first due in 2026.
20 Wicklifee City School District (9 pcts.)
Shall an annual income tax of 1 per cent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by Wickliffe City School District, for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2026, for the purpose of current expenses?
21 Willoughby Eastlake Public Library (49 pcts.)
2 Mills Renewal Levy – current expenses – collecting 3,444,696 annually - amounting to $41 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value – 7 years – commencing in 2026, first due in 2027.
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