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Lorain County 2008 General Election Guide

Following are official results released by the Lorain County Board of Elections.

To discuss the election, visit the Conversation Forums.

Issues
Race   Candidate
Lor Cnty
Votes
District
Wide
#1 -- Proposed Constitutional Amendment
To Provide Earlier Filing Deadline for Statewide Ballot Issues
100 % reporting
 
Yes
91,537    
3,392,085 
 
No
37,576    
1,547,962 
#2 -- Proposed Constitutional Amendment
To Authorize State to Issue Bonds to Continue Clean Ohio Program
100 % reporting
 
Yes
96,539    
3,568,228 
 
No
36,760    
1,583,305 
#3 -- Proposed Constitutional Amendment
To Amend the Constitution to Protect Private Property Rights in Ground Water, Lakes and Other Watercourses
100 % reporting
 
Yes
97,191    
3,625,811 
 
No
33,601    
1,413,639 
#5 -- Referendum on Legislation
Making Changes to Check Cashing Lending
100 % reporting
 
Yes
92,362    
3,391,282 
 
No
44,240    
1,940,951 
#6 -- Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Initiative Petition for a Casino Near Wilmington in Southwest Ohio and Distribute to all Ohio Counties a Tax on the Casino
100 % reporting
 
Yes
51,116    
2,088,294 
 
No
92,246    
3,461,430 
#7 - Amherst City Ward 3 Precinct C
Local Option, Particular Use (Cedar Pub) - Sunday Sales, 10 to Midnight
100 % reporting
 
Yes
349    
 
No
156    
 
#8 - Amherst City Ward 3 Precinct C
Local Option, Particular Use (Church Street Bar & Grille) - Sunday Sales, 10 to Midnight
100 % reporting
 
Yes
349    
 
 
No
156    
 
#9 - Avon City
Replacement w/Decrease/ 0.45 mills - Public Park and Recreational Activities
100 % reporting
 
For
7,059    
 
 
Against
3,042    
 
#10 - Avon City
Rezoning Issue - Proposed Rezoning of 35651 Detroit Road from R-2 to C
100 % reporting
 
Yes
6,212    
 
 
No
3,355    
 
#11 - Avon Lake City
Bond Issue/ 0.41 mill - Reconstruction/Improvement to Muni Swimming Pool
100 % reporting
 
For
7,534    
 
 
Against
5,166    
 
#12 - Avon Lake City
Charter Amendment (Section 58) - Certification of Expenditures
100 % reporting
 
Yes
6,732    
 
 
No
4,766    
 
#13 - Avon Lake City
Charter Amendment (Section 59) - Competitive Bidding
100 % reporting
 
Yes
6,461    
 
 
No
4,636    
 
#14 - Avon Lake City
Charter Amendment (Section 72) - Amendment to Charter; Charter Review Commission
100 % reporting
 
Yes
7,090    
 
 
No
4,063    
 
#15 - Elyria City
Income Tax Renewal/ 1/2 of 1% - Operations
100 % reporting
 
For
13,067    
 
Against
9,767    
 
#17 - Elyria City Ward 4 Precinct F
Local Option, Particular Use (Olive Garden) - Sunday Sales, 10 to Midnight
100 % reporting
 
Yes
356    
 
 
No
143    
 
#18 - Kipton Village
Additional/ 4 mills - Current Expenses
100 % reporting
 
For
60    
 
 
Against
72    
 
#19 - Lagrange Village
Renewal/ 2.7 mills - Current Expenses
100 % reporting
 
For
618    
 
 
Against
337    
 
#20 - Lorain City
Referendum on Ordinance No. 070-08 - License Plate Fees
100 % reporting
 
For
10,451    
 
 
Against
15,299    
 
#32 - Pittsfield Township
Renewal/ 2 mills - Maintenance and Repair of Roads (5 yrs)
100 % reporting
 
For
580    
 
 
Against
319    
 
#33 - Amherst Exempted Village School District
Additional/ 6.90 mills - Emergency Requirements of School District (5 yrs)
100 % reporting
 
For
6,793    
 
 
Against
6,114    
 
#34 - Avon Local School District
Renewal / 1.99 mills - Emergency Requirements of School District (5 yrs)
100 % reporting
 
For
6,888    
 
 
Against
3,393    
 
#35 - Avon Local School District
Renewal/ 1.25 mills - General Permanent Improvements (5 yrs)
100 % reporting
 
For
6,980    
 
 
Against
3,289    
 
#36 - Avon Lake City School District
Renewal/ 3.86 mills - Emergency Requirements of School District (10 yrs)
100 % reporting
 
For
8,498    
 
 
Against
4,208    
 
#37 - Elyria City School District
Renewal/ 4.95 mills - Current Expenses (5 yrs)
100 % reporting
 
For
14,910    
 
 
Against
8,065    
 
#38 - Lorain City School District
Additional/ 4.90 mills - Current Expenses
100 % reporting
 
For
10,776    
 
 
Against
10,828    
 
#39 - Midview Local School District
Additional/ 2.50 mills - General Permanent Improvements (5 yrs)
100 % reporting
 
For
4,565    
 
 
Against
5,778    
 
#40 - Wellington Exempted Village School District
Bond Issue 8.48 mills/ Additional Tax Levy 0.5 mill - Constructing, Improving School District Buildings (27/Cont.)
100 % reporting
 
For
2,051    
 
 
Against
2,039    
 
#41 - EHOVE Joint Vocational School District
Renewal/ 0.5 mill - Current Operating Expenses (5yrs)
100 % reporting
 
For
1,496    
 
 
Against
1,236    
 
#42 - Mapleton Local School District
Annual Income Tax of 0.75% on Earned Income - Current Expenses
100 % reporting
 
For
1    
 
 
Against
29    
#43 - Olmsted Falls City School District
Annual Income Tax of 0.50% on Earned Income - Current Expenses
100 % reporting
 
For
57    
 
 
Against
212    
 
#44 - Olmsted Falls City School District
Additional/ 4.90 mills - Current Expenses
100 % reporting
 
For
66    
 
 
Against
203    
 
#45 - Erie County General Health District
Replacement/ 0.3 mill - Providing Funds to Carry out Health Program (5 yrs)
100 % reporting
 
For
1,371    
 
 
Against
1,475    
 
#16 Elyria City 2D
Local Option /TA BG
100 % reporting
 
Yes
273    
 
 
No
273    
 

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