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Vote smart Trumbull County: Discussion on Ohio ballot issues for Nov. 3
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November third is rapidly approaching. The state of Ohio has three issues up for vote.Two of which are no brainers in this writers opinion and the last, well, ill-conceived. To read the wording of these issues (from Trumbull County Board of Elections website) click here.
The opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author.
The state issues are as follows:
Issue 1: Shows a little appreciation for the heroes of The Gulf War, the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, and other regions of the sandbox. Also provides burial expenses for those who bravely faced hell and ended up in Heaven. This falls in the tradition of Ohioans honoring those who fought courageously and faced atrocities beyond comprehension since World War 1. Please read the official argument in favor of Issue 1.
GOD bless the soldiers and veterans. Show your appreciation. Vote Yes!
Issue 2: Protect our farms and our farmers, promote locally grown food. This issue would create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board consisting of farmers, consumers, safety experts, etc. It will also preempt attempts by the fur nazis and other radical organizations to launch legal attacks on carnivores. This issue would protect farmers, consumers and everything from green beans to Holsteins. Please read the official argument in favor of Issue 2.
Protect our farmers and our food. Vote yes on Issue 2.
Issue 3: Any and all attempts to change the constitution in favor of a monopoly should not even be considered. The following text is taken directly from the proposed amendment verbatim "Require that casino gaming be conducted only by authorized casino operators of these four casino facilities or by licensed management companies retained by such casino operators."
This would make it illegal for any other entity to open a casino anywhere else in Ohio. Casino gambling is not the issue here. Correctly done, it should be passed openly and statewide. This incarnation should go the way of past swindles. Vote No on issue 3.
Trumbull County:
Annual Motor Vehicle License Tax: NEW TAX
We are overtaxed already. Government needs to learn to tighten it's belt just like the rest of us. BMV prices have already increased significantly as of October 01, 2009 and now they want more! Vote No.
The following is an excerpt from an Ohio BMV news release:
"Fees that are increasing Oct. 1 are: Vision Screening Fee (increase of $1.75, impacts all operator license renewal transactions including standard driver license, commercial driver license and motorcycle endorsement), Temporary Tag Fee (increase of $8), Registration for Personalized Plates (increase of $15) and Registration for Initial Reserve Plates (increase of $15). In addition to these changes, a $20 fee has been added for all late license and vehicle registration renewals."
Other local tax issues:
Prior to considering these taxes, be advised that an assessment of 1 mill = $3.06 for every thousand your property is worth. For example, a $100k house assessed 1 mill would be $306.00. Of the following new taxes, the lowest rate is 3.75 mills or $11.48 per thousand dollars of property value.
New Taxes:
LAKEVIEW LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Bazetta Twp A-G, excludes part of A,
includes Cortland City A-H, excludes part of A, includes part of War 2D,
Mec A and War E)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Provide for the emergency requirements of the School District
in the sum of $1,050,000.
MILLS: 3.75 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
LIBERTY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Liberty Twp A-T, excludes part of L,
includes part of Girard City 1A, 2A, 2D & 4C)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Provide for the emergency requirements of the School District
in the sum of $2,291,362.
MILLS: 9.9 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 10 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
LIBERTY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Liberty Twp A-T, excludes part of L,
includes part of Girard City 1A, 2A, 2D & 4C)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Provide for the emergency requirements of the School District
in the sum of $2,291,362.
MILLS: 9.9 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 10 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
MATHEWS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Fowler Twp A,C, Vienna Twp A-E,
includes part of Girard City 1B, Cortland City A)
ISSUE: Bond Issue
PURPOSE: Constructing, furnishing and equipping a new K-12 school
building and clearing, improving and equipping its site, and
constructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving
other school district facilities and clearing, improving and
equipping their sites.
McDONALD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (McDonald Village A-D, includes all of
Weathersfield Twp C, and part of Wea Twp G)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Provide for the emergency requirements of the School District
in the sum of $260,000.
MILLS: 4.9 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
SOUTHINGTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Southington Twp B - D)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Provide for the emergency requirements of the School District
in the sum of $320,000.
MILLS: 5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 3 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
WEATHERSFIELD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Weathersfield Twp A,B,D,F,J,K,
excludes all of Wea Twp C,E,G,H, excludes part Wea Twp A,B,K, includes
part of Niles City 4A,4b, and Austintown 43 in Mahoning County)
ISSUE: Bond Issue and Tax Levy
PURPOSE: Constructing, adding to, renovating, remodeling, furnishing,
equipping and otherwise improving school district buildings and
facilities, including expanding and improving facilities as may
be required for participation in the State of Ohio Classroom
Facilities Assistance Program, and acquiring, improving and
equipping their sites.
AND
TAX LEVY: Provide funds for the acquisition, construction, enlargement,
renovation, and financing of general permanent improvements.
Renewals
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP (Bazetta Twp. A - G)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Current expenses.
MILLS: 0.4 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.
BLOOMFIELD-MESPO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Bloomfield Twp.,
Mesopotamia Twp. A, B, excludes part of A)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide for the emergency requirements of the School
District in the sum of $170,000.
MILLS: 3.4 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.
BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP (Brookfield Twp. A - N, No Yankee Lake Village)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police protection.
MILLS: 2 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP (Farmington Twp. & West Farmington Village)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Maintain and operate cemeteries.
MILLS: 0.5 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.
GIRARD CITY (All Girard City)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain fire protection.
MILLS: 3 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
GUSTAVUS TOWNSHIP (Gustavus Twp)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide ambulance service, emergency medical service, or both.
MILLS: 3 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
HOWLAND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Howland Twp A-Y, includes part
Warren City 2C,3G,3K,3L,3M,5D,5F,5K, Niles City 2A,2G, includes all of
War 3C,5L, and Nil 1D,1E)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Avoiding an operating deficit in the sum of $2,500,000.
MILLS: 3.9 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.
JACKSON-MILTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Part Newton Twp. D, E and
Mahoning County)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Avoiding an operating deficit in the sum of $383,088.13.
MILLS: 2.1 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.
KINSMAN TOWNSHIP (Kinsman Township A,C)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide for the general construction, reconstruction,
resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges.
MILLS: 2 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP (Liberty Twp A-T)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain fire protection.
MILLS: 1.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.
MESOPOTAMIA TOWNSHIP (Mesopotamia Twp A, B)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide for the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing,
and repair of streets, roads, and bridges.
MILLS: 3 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 2 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
NILES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (Niles City, excludes all Nil 1D,1E and part of
Nil 2A,2G,4A,4B, includes all of Wea Twp E,H and part of Wea Twp A,B,K)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide for the emergency requirements of the School District
in the sum of $1,300,000.
MILLS: 4.6 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 10 years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.
WARREN TOWNSHIP (Warren Twp. A - G)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide for the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing,
and repair of streets, roads, and bridges.
MILLS: 1 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.
WARREN TOWNSHIP (Warren Twp. A - G)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police protection.
MILLS: 1.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.
WEST FARMINGTON VILLAGE (W Farmington Village ONLY)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide for current operating expenses.
MILLS: 6.6 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010
Above all, make an informed vote.
