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Ballot Issue 3 asks for levy renewal, not increase, for county developmental disabilities board

Akron Beacon Journal

Ballot Issue 3 asks for levy renewal, not increase, for county developmental disabilities board

11/3/2017:  The Issue 3 proposed tax levy on Tuesday’s ballot does not call for an increase — the levy, if passed, will remain at the same level as the current levy that went into effect years ago…

Issue 3

Jasen Sokol Talks Issue 3

Issue 3 was the hot topic on the Jasen Sokol Show. They got into the importance of getting out to vote and the many new and innovative ways Summit DD is helping families, individuals and communities across Summit County. Listen to the entire segment here.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Yes on Summit County Issue 3, the developmental disabilities renewal levy: endorsement editorial

11/1/2017:  Summit County voters should not hesitate to vote “Yes” on Issue 3, renewing the 4.5-mill operating levy for the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board…

Summit Developmental Disabilities Board seeks levy renewal Nov. 7

Record Publishing

Voters in Summit County will be asked Nov. 7 to renew a tax issue that funds many of the programs and services provided by the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board…

Local Issues on General Election Ballot

South Side Leader

n addition to races for elected office, voters also may find state and local issues on their General Election ballots. Here’s a synopsis of the issues voters in the South Side News Leader’s coverage area should expect to see…

On the Air with the Ray Horner Morning Show

Summit DD Superintendent, John Trunk and campaign coordinator, Billie Jo David had the opportunity to talk with WAKR’s Ray Horner on the Ray Horner Morning Show. Listen to what they had to say about Issue 3 and Summit DD. Hear the interview here.

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Summit DD renewal levy on ballot

West Side Leader

Summit DD renewal levy on ballot

10/21/17:  Issue 3 on the Nov. 7 General Election ballot is a request for the renewal of a six-year, 4.5-mill levy for operating expenses for the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD)…

Beacon Journal editorial board: For Summit Issue 3

Summit County voters will find Issue 3 on the Nov. 7 ballot, a proposed renewal levy for the county Developmental Disabilities Board. This is an easy choice. The levy generates essential dollars to help in taking care of 4,700 of the county’s most vulnerable residents, adults and children. The high quality of that care has made the board something of a model for its peer agencies across the state.  We recommend a vote for Issue 3 on the Nov. 7 ballot…

Fairlawn Endorses Issue 3

West Side Leader

“Typically, we do not endorse candidates or issues, but we have made exceptions in the past and this is one of those exceptions,” said Council President Russ Sharnsky (at large). “I think this is an important issue in our county and worthy of our consideration.”,,,

Hudson Hub Times

Summit DD levy set for November ballot

Summit County will ask voters to approve a six-year renewal of the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board’s 4.5- mill levy on the Nov. 7 General Election ballot…