Akron Beacon Journal
Nearly 200 people showed up for a Northeast Ohio public meeting Tuesday asking for ambassadors to spread the word about Issue 1 in the upcoming primary election. While the issue would expand Ohio’s 8-year-old Third Frontier economic development initiative, supporters were told to forget the phrase ”Third Frontier.” Polls show the name has no recognition with the public.
If Norton residents want to have a say over higher income taxes to pay for a water and sewer project, they will have to take it to the ballot themselves. An ordinance, approved by the council in May, requires those residents who work outside of the city to pay a half-percent income tax. Norton previously offered those residents who pay income tax elsewhere a 2 percent tax credit. The tax would raise an additional $560,000 annually for water and sewer projects.
Akron residents head to the polls today to decide the fate of the city’s mayor. Long time Mayor Don Plusquellic could be out of office as early as July, when the voted will be tabulated. This is the first recall in city history.