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Hamilton County, OH November 4, 2003 Election
Directory of Hamilton County, OH Issues
County Results as of 0 12:am

Issues
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Issue 1. To adopt Section 2p of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio -- State of Ohio (Proposed Constitutional Amendment (Proposed by Resolution of the General Assembly of Ohio) - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
This proposed amendment would:
1. Be for the purpose of creating jobs and stimulating economic growth in Ohio.
2. Authorize state and local governments to issue bonds and provide other financial assistance to support "science and technology based research and development purposes," including new product development and commercialization, capital formation, operating costs, public and private institutions of higher education, research organizations, institutions or facilities, and private sector business and industry, as may be provided for by state or local law.
3. Limit to five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) the total principal amount of state general obligations issued under this amendment, and limit the amount that can be borrowed in any one fiscal year to no more than fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) plus the principal amount of those obligations that in any prior fiscal year could have been but were not issued, except that not more than one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) of principal amount of those obligations may be issued in the first fiscal year of issuance.
4. Authorize the state to participate or to assist in the financing of "science and technology based research and development purposes" undertaken by local governmental or private sector entities; authorize state-supported and state-assisted institutions of higher education and local public agencies to issue bonds or other obligations to pay their costs of participating in and implementing those purposes; and specify that these activities would be public purposes not subject to the Ohio Constitution's prohibitions regarding lending aid and credit.
5. Require that these obligations mature no later than December 31 of the twentieth calendar year after issuance, except that obligations issued to refund or retire other obligations must mature no later than December 31 of the twentieth calendar year after the year in which the original obligation to pay was issued or entered into.
6. Authorize the General Assembly to pass laws providing for its implementation. If adopted, this amendment shall take immediate effect. Shall the proposed amendment be adopted? Yes No

Issue 2. Proposed Income Tax -- Village of Addyston (Increase 0.5% for General Operations - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
101 / 35.82% Yes votes ...... 181 / 64.18% No votes
Shall the Ordinance providing an increase of 0.5% to constitute a 1.5% levy on income for the purpose of providing revenue for the general operations of the Village of Addyston, effective January 1, 2004, be passed? For The Income Tax Against The Income Tax

Issue 3. Proposed Income Tax -- Village of Fairfax (Increase -0.5% for Operational Expenses - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
283 / 50.72% Yes votes ...... 275 / 49.28% No votes
Shall the Ordinance providing an increase of 0.5% to constitute a 1.75% levy on income for the purpose of providing revenue for operating expenses of the Village of Fairfax, effective January 1, 2004, be passed? For The Income Tax Against The Income Tax

Issue 4. Proposed Tax Levy - (Replacement) -- Village of Golf Manor (Replacement - 2 Mils for 5 years for current operating expenses - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
437 / 57.05% Yes votes ...... 329 / 42.95% No votes
A replacement of a tax for the benefit of the City of Golf Manor, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding two (2) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to twenty cents ($0.20) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 5. Proposed Tax Levy - (Renewal) -- Village of Mariemont (Renewal 1ML 5 year -Seniors - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
751 / 56.59% Yes votes ...... 576 / 43.41% No votes
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Mariemont, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of PROVIDING FUNDS FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE MARIELDERS, INC. at a rate not exceeding one (1) mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2004, first due in calendar year 2005. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 6. Tax Levy -- Village of Mariemont (Additional -1.93ML 5 years- Emergency Medical Services - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
967 / 72.60% Yes votes ...... 365 / 27.40% No votes
An additional tax for the benefit of the Village of Mariemont, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of PROVIDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES at a rate not exceeding one and ninety-three hundredths (1.93) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to nineteen and three-tenths cents ($0.193) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 7. Proposed Tax Levy - (Renewal) -- Village of Mariemont (Renewal -3.08ML 5YR Continued Operating Expense - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
966 / 72.58% Yes votes ...... 365 / 27.42% No votes
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Mariemont, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding three and eight hundredths (3.08) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to thirty and eight tenths cents ($0.308) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2004, first due in calendar year 2005. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 8. Misc. Question -- Village of North Bend (Surrender OF Corporate Powers - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
88 / 22.56% Yes votes ...... 302 / 77.44% No votes
A petition was filed with the Village Clerk proposing that the Village of North Bend surrender its corporate powers. Shall The Proposed Surrender Of Corporate Powers Be Approved? Yes No

Issue 9. Proposed Tax Levy-(Renewal) -- Village of Terrace Park (Renewal 3.5ML 3YR Continued operating Expenses - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
871 / 82.33% Yes votes ...... 187 / 17.67% No votes
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Terrace Park, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding three and five-tenths (3.5) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to thirty-five cents ($0.35) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for three (3) years, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 10. Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement and Increase) -- Columbia Township Waste District (Replacement & Increase-3.5ml 3yr-Waste Collection - A Majority Yes Vote Is Necessary For Passage)
705 / 65.52% Yes votes ...... 371 / 34.48% No votes
A replacement of 3.2 mills of an existing levy and an increase of 0.3 mills, to constitute a tax for the benefit of Columbia Township Waste District, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE OR REFUSE, INCLUDING YARD WASTE at a rate not exceeding three and five-tenths (3.5) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to thirty-five cents ($0.35) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for three (3) years, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 11. Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement And Increase) -- Columbia Township Ridge Fire District (Replacment & Increase -4.77ml Continuing Period Of Time-Fire & Emergency Medicial - A Majority Yes Vote Is Necessary For Passage)
465 / 54.26% Yes votes ...... 392 / 45.74% No votes
A replacement of 3 mills of an existing levy and an increase of 1.77 mills, to constitute a tax for the benefit of Ridge Fire District, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES at a rate not exceeding four and seventy-seven hundredths (4.77) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to forty-seven and seven tenths cents ($0.477) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 12. Tax Levy -- Township of Crosby (Additional -3.5ML Continuing period of time -FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICIAL - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
187 / 30.11% Yes votes ...... 434 / 69.89% No votes
An additional tax for the benefit of Crosby Township, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES at a rate not exceeding three and five tenths (3.5) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to thirty-five cents ($0.35) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 13. Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement And Decrease) -- Miami Township Waste District (Replacement & Decrease -1.25ML 5 year -WASTE COLLECTION - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
1,428 / 67.45% Yes votes ...... 689 / 32.55% No votes
A replacement of a portion of an existing levy, being a reduction of 0.25 mill, to constitute a tax for the benefit of the Miami Township Waste District, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of WASTE COLLECTION at a rate not exceeding one and twenty-five hundredths (1.25) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to twelve and five-tenths cents ($0.125) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 14. Proposed Tax Levy -- Mariemont City School District (Additional 5.5 Mils for current operating expernes for a continuing period of time - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
2,132 / 65.44% Yes votes ...... 1,126 / 34.56% No votes
An additional tax for the benefit of the Mariemont City School District, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding five and five tenths (5.5) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to fifty-five cents ($0.55) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. FOR THE TAX LEVY AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

Issue 15. Proposed Tax Levy -- Mount Healthy City School District (......: Additional 6.95 Mils for current operating expernes for a continuing period of time - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
3,081 / 51.69% Yes votes ...... 2,880 / 48.31% No votes
An additional tax for the benefit of the Mt. Healthy City School District, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding six and ninety-five hundredths (6.95) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to sixty-nine and five tenths cents ($0.695) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 16. Special Election By Petition -- Precinct Cincinnati 2-R (Local Option Election On Sunday Sale Of Liquor - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
74 / 61.16% Yes votes ...... 47 / 38.84% No votes
"Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of one p.m. and midnight by Meijer Stores Limited Partnership dba Meijer Store #224, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit authorizing the Sunday off premise sales of beer, wine and mixed beverages as currently allowed during the week, who is engaged in the business of operating a neighborhood grocery store at 4825B Marburg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45209-5008 in this precinct?" Yes No

Issue 17. Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal And Decrease) -- County of Hamilton (Zoo Levy - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
114,829 / 65.52% Yes votes ...... 60,419 / 34.48% No votes
A renewal of a part of an existing levy, being a reduction of 0.02 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of the County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of SUPPLEMENTING THE GENERAL FUND OF THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE OR MAINTAIN ZOOLOGICAL PARK SERVICES AND FACILITIES at a rate not exceeding four tenths (0.4) mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to four cents ($0.04) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2003, first due in calendar year 2004. For The Tax Levy Against The Tax Levy

Issue 18. Referendum On Ordinance No. 10-03 -- City of Indian Hill (Continue Income Tax S Corporations - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
1,495 / 76.43% Yes votes ...... 461 / 23.57% No votes
Shall the City of Indian Hill, continue to tax an S Corporation Shareholder's distributive share of net profits of the S Corporation to the same extent that is currently permitted by the City of Indian Hill Tax Code? Yes No

Issue 19. Proposed Charter Amendment -- City of Loveland (Ordinance No. 2003-48 - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
868 / 55.43% Yes votes ...... 698 / 44.57% No votes
Shall the Charter of the City of Loveland be amended to provide that Article VIII, Civil Service, Section 8.01 through 8.08 be repealed and that new Sections 8.01, Civil Service Commission: Membership and 8.02 Civil Service Commission: Powers, Duties and Jurisdiction, be adopted? Yes No

Issue 20. Proposed Charter Amendment -- City of Silverton (Contracts ORDINANCE NO. 03-3163 - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
457 / 54.28% Yes votes ...... 385 / 45.72% No votes
Shall the amendment to the Silverton Charter modifying Article X, Section II, be passed? Yes No

Issue 21. Proposed Charter Amendment -- City of Silverton (Ordinances and Resolutions ORDINANCE NO. 03-3164 - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
465 / 54.26% Yes votes ...... 392 / 45.74% No votes
Shall the amendment to the Silverton Charter modifying Article XIII, be passed? Yes No

Issue 22. Referendum On Ordinance No. 23 -- City of Wyoming (Continue Income Tax S Corporations - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
1,699 / 73.42% Yes votes ...... 615 / 26.58% No votes
Shall the City of Wyoming, continue to tax an S Corporation Shareholder's distributive share of net profits of the S Corporation to the same extent that is currently permitted by the City of Wyoming Tax Ordinance? Yes No

 
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