Several issues on general election ballot

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor

In addition to the bond issue for a proposed Van Wert Aquatics Center, a number of other issues are on the November general election ballot.

Two non-money issues related to Van Wert City Council are seeking the approval of city voters. The issues propose that terms of members of City Council and Council president be lengthened to four years, from the current two years. City officials cite the time needed to become a knowledgeable member of Council as a reason for the increase, and note similar successful issues in Delphos and other area communities.

Also on today’s ballot are several money issues. Those include:

• A 2.5-mill, five-year permanent improvement levy renewal for Lincolnview Local School District.
• A renewal of Crestview Local School District’s 1-percent income tax levy.
• A Delphos city income tax increase from 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent for general operation.

Several county villages also have a number of issues on the ballot. They include:

• Village of Convoy – a 2-mill, five-year fire and EMS issue and a 3-mill, five-year operating levy for the Convoy-Tully Park District, which will also be voted on by Tully Township residents.
• Village of Middle Point – a 4.9 mill, 25-year bond issue to construct a new fire station.
• Village of Scott – a 2-mill, five-year replacement fire protection and EMS levy.
• Village of Willshire –1.9-mill, five-year, and a 3-9 mill, five-year operating levy renewals, and an additional 0.5-mill, five-year levy for current expenses.
• Harrison Township – 2.2-mill, five-year fire protection and EMS levy, with an increase of 0.3 mills, and an 0.5-mill, five-year renewal of a current expense levy.
• Union Township – Two renewals: an 0.8-mill, five-year current expenses levy and a 1.8-mill, five-year renewal for fire protection and emergency medical services.
• Willshire Township – Renewal of a 2-mill, five-year fire protection and EMS levy.