Voters Guide 2022: Here are the issues on Portage County ballots Nov. 8
Welcome to the 2022 Portage County Voter Guide.
This guide is a joint project of League of Women Voters and Record-Courier.
This article lists all of the ballot issues appearing across Portage County. To find issues and candidates appearing on your specific ballot, visits vote411.org.
Issue 1 — Ohio criminal bonds
To require courts to consider factors like public safety when setting the amount of bail, the proposed amendment would:
Require Ohio courts, when setting the amount of bail, to consider public safety, including the seriousness of the offense, as well as a person’s criminal record, the likelihood a person will return to court, and any other factor the Ohio General Assembly may prescribe.
Remove the requirement that the procedures for establishing the amount and conditions of bail be determined by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Issue 1 explained: What to know about bail issue on November 2022 ballot
Issue 2 — Ohio elections
To prohibit local government from allowing non-electors to vote, the proposed amendment would:
Require that only a citizen of the United States, who is at least 18 years of age and who has been a legal resident and registered voter for at least 30 days, can vote at any state or local election held in this state.
Prohibit local governments from allowing a person to vote in local elections if they are not legally qualified to vote in state elections
What is State Issue 2? Ohioans to decide on noncitizens' voting rights
Issue 3 - Springfield Local School District
New tax levy: An additional tax for the benefit of the Springfield Local School District for the purpose of current expenses at a rate not exceeding 3.9 mills for 5 years. The annual new cost per $100,000 of assessed property value would be $136.
Issue 4 - Stow-Munroe Falls City School District
New tax levy: Shall a levy be imposed by the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District for the purpose of providing for the emergency requirements of the school district in the sum of $7.9 million with a levy of 6.93 mills? The annual new cost per $100,000 of assessed property value would be $243.
Issue 5 - Waterloo Local School District
New income tax: Shall an annual income tax of 1.5% on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by Waterloo Local School District, for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2023, for the purpose of current operating expenses?
Waterloo issue:Schools asking voters to support income tax to avoid $2.5 million deficit
Issue 6 - West Branch Local School District
New income tax: A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. Shall an annual income tax of 0.5 per cent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by West Branch Local School District, for 5 years, beginning January 01, 2023, for school district purposes?
Issue 7 - WVFD Joint Fire District Windham Twp. and village
Replacement and Increase: A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. A replacement of 2 mills of an existing levy and an increase of 1.79 mills to constitute a tax for the benefit of the WVFD Joint Fire District for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire and emergency medical services at a rate not exceeding 3.79 mills for each one dollar of valuation for 5 years, commencing in 2023, first due in calendar year 2024.
Issue 8 - Portage County Combined General Health District
Renewal: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Portage County Combined General Health District for the purpose of current expenses at a rate not exceeding 0.4 mill for each one dollar of valuation for 5 years, commencing in 2023, first due in calendar year 2024.
Issue 9 - Local Liquor Option Ravenna City 1A
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by F.O.E. Aerie 2164, Ravenna an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a fraternal organization at 812 Cleveland Road, and Patio, Ravenna, in this precinct?
Issue 10 - Local Liquor Option Ravenna City 1A
Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Proserpine Vineyard & Winery LLC dba West Main Street Winery an applicant for a D6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of a winery, brewery at 234 W Main St, Ravenna, in this precinct?
2022 Portage electionKent voters to decide marijuana issue; charter changes on Streetsboro, Ravenna ballots
Issue 11 - Proposed Charter Amendment Ravenna City
Shall Article IV, Section 4(b) of the Charter of Ravenna City be amended to clarify the responsibilities of the Mayor and Council regarding presentation and approval of the annual budget?
Issue 12 - Proposed Charter Amendment Ravenna City
Shall Article X, Section 5 of the Charter of Ravenna City be amended to add a paragraph allowing Council meetings to take place in person, virtually, or through a hybrid manner?
Issue 13 - Proposed Charter Amendment Ravenna City
Shall Article X, Section 11 of the Charter of Ravenna City be amended to provide for the annual review of employee salaries and bonds?
Issue 14 - Proposed Charter Amendment Ravenna City
Shall Article XVIII, Section 1 of the Charter of Ravenna City be amended to reduce the composition of the Charter Review Commission and require a Commission Secretary?
Issue 15 - Proposed Charter Amendment Ravenna City
Shall Article XVIII of the Charter of Ravenna City be amended to add Section 3, which would provide for a Chairperson for the Charter Review Commission?
Issue 16 - Local Liquor Option Kent City 5A
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by 175 Main, Ltd., dba All Folked Up (Kent Stage) an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a concert venue/bar at 175 E. Main, Kent, in this precinct?
Issue 17 - Proposed Ordinance (By Initiative Petition) Kent City
Shall the proposed ordinance to lower the penalties for misdemeanor marijuana offenses be adopted?
Issue 18 - Proposed Zoning Amendment Aurora City
Shall the proposed amendment of the Aurora City Zoning Map amending the zoning of approximately 25.42 acres located on South Chillicothe Road/State Route 43 be revised from its current classification of R-4: Residential to an amended classification of I-1: Manufacturing, Processing and Wholesaling District be adopted?
Issue 19 - Proposed Zoning Amendment Streetsboro City
Ordinance No. 2022-110, passed July 25, 2022, approving an amendment to the city zoning districts map by rezoning property located at Page Road Permanent Parcel No. 35-027-00-00-013-000, totaling 16 acres, from I-1 (industrial, research and office) to R-1 (low density urban residential), in accordance with the Future Land Use map contained within the 2019 Comprehensive Master Plan adopted by City Council in Ordinance No. 2019-63. Shall the zoning map amendment as proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by City Council be approved?
Issue 20 - Proposed Charter Amendment Streetsboro City
Shall Section 18.03 of the Streetsboro City Charter be amended to modernize the purchasing and contracting functions of the City, by requiring the creation of a Board of Control, requiring competitive bidding for purchases, specifying the authority of the Mayor, the Board of Control and the Council in awarding contracts, prohibiting the evasion of contracting requirements, and requiring City Council approval for certain non-purchase contracts?
Issue 21 - Proposed Charter Amendment Streetsboro City
Shall Section 14.06 of the Streetsboro City Charter be amended to exempt the City's Downtown District, as defined in the 2019 Master Plan and the 2021 Core Concept Plan, from the requirement for voter approval of changes to zoning district classification and density regulations?
Streetsboro election:City asks voters for two changes to charter on November ballot
Issue 22 - Proposed Charter Amendment Village of Mogadore
Shall Section 4.02 of the Charter of the Village of Mogadore be amended, effective January 1, 2023, to prevent the Mayor from holding any other elective office, public office, or any other employment with any other local, state, or federal government body, except volunteer positions with any political subdivision for which he or she receives no compensation?
Issue 23 - Proposed Charter Amendment Village of Mogadore
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. Shall Section 10.01 of the Charter of the Village of Mogadore be amended, effective January 1, 2023, to remove the requirement that one member of the Board of Zoning Appeals be a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and replace it with the requirement that one member of the Board of Zoning Appeals be a member of Council, who will serve for the remainder of his/her term on Council and, in the case of a vacancy of that member, the vacancy shall be filled by Council appointing a different member of Council to serve for the remainder of his/her term on Council?
Issue 24 - Local Liquor Option Brimfield Township A
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Aldi, Inc., Ohio, dba Aldi 83 an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a grocery store at 110 Brimfield Ridge Circle, in this precinct?
Issue 25 - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Franklin Township
Renewal: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Franklin Township for the purpose of road and bridge construction and repair at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 5 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023?
Issue 26 - Local Liquor Option Freedom Township A
Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages, spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by CVJK LLC DBA Shortie C's Bar & Grill an applicant for a D6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of restaurant/bar at 6857 St Rt 303 Windham, in this precinct?
Issue 27 - Local Liquor Option Rootstown Township D
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages or spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by NEW MILFORD CAFE LTD an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of food services and beverage sales at 4927 Greenwood Road, Rootstown, in this precinct?
Issue 28 - Proposed Tax Levy Rootstown Township
Renewal: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Rootstown Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire and other emergency medical services at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for 5 years, commencing in 2023, first due in calendar year 2024.
Issue 29 - Local Liquor Option Shalersville Township B
Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted by DIRTY MINER DISTILLERY LLC, an applicant for an A-3A liquor permit who is engaged in the business of a locally owned microdistillery and tasting room at 3425 1/2 Frost Road, Mantua, in this precinct?
Issue 30 - Local Liquor Option Shalersville Township B
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by DIRTY MINER DISTILLERY LLC an applicant for a D6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of a locally owned microdistillery and tasting room at 3425 1/2 Frost Road, Mantua, in this precinct?
Issue 31 - Proposed Tax Levy Suffield Township
Renewal: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Suffield Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire and emergency medical services at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for 5 years, commencing in 2023, first due in calendar year 2024.
This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: 2022 Election: 31 issues on Portage County ballots
