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1 week ago |
toledoblade.com | Debbie Rogers
Rossford City Council has taken the first step toward seeking a renewal levy that currently brings in more than $400,000 a year for city services. At the June 9 meeting, council approved a resolution, as an emergency, asking the county auditor to certify the total current tax valuation of the city and the amount of revenue generated by the millage. Allyson Murray, city administrator, said the five-year, 3.5-mill levy goes into the general fund, and is used for police, fire, and public works.
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toledoblade.com | Debbie Rogers
BOWLING GREEN — No matter how the next state budget shakes out in two weeks, Ohio libraries will see less funding, according to the Wood County District Public Library director. At Monday’s board meeting, Michael Penrod said he is preparing for flat, or even reduced funding, in the next state budget, which will be finished next month. Library officials across the state have been lobbying for funding, citing how free books, digital items, and programs benefit communities, he said.
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toledoblade.com | Debbie Rogers
The state budget process is stirring storm clouds over Perrysburg schools’ financial situation, which is already precarious. At Monday’s meeting, the board of education, superintendent, and treasurer lashed out at last-minute property tax reforms that are in a limited conference committee at the state level and have not been widely discussed.
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toledoblade.com | Debbie Rogers
The demand for energy is rising, as data centers start to dot the northwest Ohio landscape, more drivers plug in their cars, users keep their streaming devices rolling. Knowing this, representatives of the Land and Liberty Coalition are making the rounds to visit all the county commissioners in the state, asking them to respect property owners’ rights and support renewable energy projects.
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2 weeks ago |
toledoblade.com | Debbie Rogers
Northwood City Council is considering contracting with the Wood County Sheriff’s Office for emergency dispatching service and eliminating five dispatchers who work for the city. At Thursday’s meeting, council had the first reading on a four-year agreement. The cost would be $125,199 for this year. Other fees are $24,737 for start-up fees and expenses, and vendor fees of $4,004. The annual cost going forward would be $204,000.
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With 22 of 27 precincts in, @BGSchools income tax increase is passing, 3771 in favor and 1510 against.
With 5 of 27 precincts reporting, @BGSchools income tax increase is passing, 2626 in favor and 716 against.
With just the absentee votes counted, Perrysburg schools levy has comfortable lead. BG and Rossford schools tax requests also passing. https://t.co/L0j9RZIMWa
