What's on the ballot

Nonpartisan candidates, issues, questions and options on the Nov. 7 ballot. Thursday was the deadline to file. An (*) denotes an incumbent. Winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries in May as well as independent candidates are already on the ballot and not included in this list.
MAHONING COUNTY
COUNTY COURT JUDGE
(Term starting 1/1/07): Scott D. Hunter*, 452 S. Briarcliff Drive, Canfield.
(Term starting 1/2/07): Joseph M. Houser*, 5871 Cherrywood Drive, Boardman.
(Term starting 1/3/07): Diane S. Vettori*, 1442 Doncaster Drive, Canfield.
ISSUES, QUESTIONS AND OPTIONS
Austintown: Shall the township have the authority to aggregate the retail sale of natural gas?
Austintown: A 3.2-mill replacement levy for a continuing period of time for police services to raise $1,975,478 annually.
Beaver: A 2.9-mill, 5-year additional levy for police services to raise $450,219 annually.
Campbell: Shall the statement regarding the authority of a charter be added to the city charter?
Campbell: Shall a section for definitions be added to the city charter?
Campbell: Shall there be a change in the number of copies of the agenda, ordinances and resolutions made available at each council meeting?
Campbell: Shall the mandatory retirement age of 70 be removed in accordance with state law?
Campbell: Shall the issue of write-in candidacy be clarified to be in accordance with state law?
Campbell: Shall council be allowed to enter into executive session as permitted by the laws of the state of Ohio with restrictions?
Campbell: Shall the appointment of a nonresident attorney-at-law to the position of director of law be permitted if no resident attorney is available?
Campbell: Shall the allowable amount for purchases and contracts without the competitive bidding procedure be increased from $1,000 to the amounts allowed by state law?
Campbell: Shall the time for the election of a charter review commission be changed from every 10 years to every 8 years commencing in the year 2015?
Campbell: Shall the required minimum number of 16 full-time police officers be deleted from the city charter?
Campbell: A 3-mill, 5-year additional levy for street resurfacing and storm sewer repairs to raise $246,958 annually.
Campbell: A referendum to prevent the sale of the city's water treatment plant and lines to Aqua Ohio Inc.
Campbell: A referendum to prevent the city from soliciting proposals for fire services.
Canfield Township: A referendum to overturn a trustees' decision to rezone about 38.7 acres along the north side of Gibson Road, west of Turner Road, from agricultural to a planned unit development.
Cardinal Joint Fire District [Canfield]: A .42-mill, 5-year additional levy for operating expenses to raise $195,468 annually.
Cardinal Joint Fire District [Canfield]: A 1.1-mill additional levy for a continuous period of time for purchasing, leasing and taking care of vehicles and buildings to raise $511,941 annually.
Craig Beach: A 1-mill, 5-year additional levy for police services for $18,551 annually.
Goshen: A 5.7-mill replacement levy for a continuing period of time for police operations to raise $334,772 annually.
Green: A 1.5-mill, 5-year renewal levy for current operating expenses to raise $54,589 annually.
Jackson: A 2-mill replacement levy for a continuous period of time for police operations to raise $144,952 annually.
Jackson: A 3-mill replacement levy for a continuous period of time for police operations to raise $217,428 annually.
Poland Village: A 1-mill, 5-year additional levy for police services to raise $59,018 annually.
Sebring: An increase of the village income tax from 1.5 percent to 2 percent for public safety and capital improvements for a continuing period of time.
Boardman Schools: A 3.5-mill, 28-year bond issue for building construction, renovations, remodeling and furnishing to raise $51.55 million over the life of the bond.
Canfield Schools: A 6.9-mill renewal levy for a continuous period of time for current expenses to raise $3,347,581 annually.
Jackson-Milton Schools: A 1-mill, 27-year bond issue to construct new school facilities, site improvements and equipment to raise $2.7 million over the life of the bond.
Sebring Schools: An income tax of 1 percent for 5 years for operational costs to raise about $390,000 annually.
Western Reserve Schools: A 4.2-mill, 5-year renewal levy for emergency requirements and to avoid an operating deficit to raise $368,000 annually.
Youngstown Schools: A 9.5-mill, 5-year additional levy for current operating expenses and ongoing permanent improvements to raise $5,830,306 annually.
Austintown 18: Permit the Sunday sale of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the Upstairs Restaurant and Lounge, 4500 Mahoning Ave.
Austintown 35: Permit the Sunday sale of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Quaker Steak and Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd.
Austintown 40: Permit the Sunday sale of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Ruby Tuesday, 5555 Mahoning Ave.
Beaver 2: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Beaver Alley Beverage LLC, 11666 South Ave. Extension.
Boardman 25: Permit the sale of beer and wine at Pizza Hut, 8535 South Ave.
Boardman 34: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of wine and mixed beverages at Nemenz IGA, 223 Boardman-Canfield Road.
Boardman 34: Permit the carryout sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and on-site wine tasting samples at Plaza Book and Smoke Shop, 235 Boardman-Canfield Road.
Boardman 34: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Plaza Book and Smoke Shop, 235 Boardman-Canfield Road.
Boardman 51: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of wine and mixed beverages at Boardman Giant Eagle, 1201 Doral Drive.
Canfield City 5: Permit the carryout sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Nemenz Canfield IGA, 8 N. Broad St.
Canfield City 5: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of wine and mixed beverages at Nemenz Canfield IGA, 8 N. Broad St.
Canfield Township 2: Permit the carryout sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Giant Eagle, 525 E. Main St.
Canfield Township 2: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Giant Eagle, 525 E. Main St.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the carryout sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Premier Wines, 6550 Ironwood Blvd.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Premier Wines, 6550 Ironwood Blvd.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the carryout and on-site sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Maki Japanese Steakhouse, 6689 Ironwood Blvd.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the Sunday carryout and on-site sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Maki Japanese Steakhouse, 6689 Ironwood Blvd.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the carryout and on-site sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Inner Circle Pizza, 6579 Ironwood Blvd.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the Sunday carryout and on-site of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Inner Circle Pizza, 6579 Ironwood Blvd.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the Sunday sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the Kennsington Golf Club, 4171 Westford Drive.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the Sunday sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the Continental Grill, 4165 Westford Drive.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the Sidewalk Cafe, 4200 Westford Drive.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the Sunday sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the Sidewalk Cafe, 4200 Westford Drive.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the Europa Cafe, 4200 Westford Drive.
Canfield Township 3: Permit the Sunday sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the Sidewalk Cafe, 4200 Westford Drive.
Canfield Township 5: Permit the carryout and on-site sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Amron Lanes, 492 W. Main St.
Green 2: Permit the sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at a restaurant at 200 N. Cunningham Road.
Green 2: Permit the Sunday sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at a restaurant at 200 N. Cunningham Road.
Jackson 2: Permit the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Dino's Pizza and Sandwich Center, 10941 Mahoning Ave.
Milton 1: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of wine and mixed beverages at Lakers Food Market, 15723 Mahoning Ave.
Milton 2: Permit the Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages at Myrddin Winery, 3020 Scenic Ave.
Poland Township 4: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of wine and mixed beverages at Poland Giant Eagle, 3130 Center Road.
Poland Township 15: Permit the sale of spirituous liquor at Chalet Premier, 3131 Center Road.
Poland Township 15: Permit the Sunday sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages, intoxicating and spirituous liquor at Chalet Premier, 3131 Center Road.
Sebring 1: Permit the Sunday sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Trojan Horse, 195 N. 15th St.
Struthers 2B: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of wine and mixed beverages at HP Nemenz Struthers IGA, 2980 McCartney Road.
Struthers 2C: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Sami Quick Stop, 2115 Midlothian Boulevard.
Youngstown 2D: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of wine and mixed beverages at Nemenz Lincoln Knolls IGA, 2980 McCartney Road.
Youngstown 5A: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of wine and mixed beverages at Cornersburg Sparkle, 3623 S. Meridian Road.
Youngstown 5D: Permit the Sunday carryout sale of wine and mixed beverages at Cornersburg Party Shop, 3727 Tippecanoe Road.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
COUNTY COURT JUDGE, EASTERN DISTRICT
(Term starting 1/1/2007): Ronald J. Rice*, 7428 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield.
ISSUES, QUESTIONS AND OPTIONS
Braceville Township: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy to provide and maintain police protection to raise $30,305 annually.
Braceville Township: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal for the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges to raise $30,265 annually.
Braceville Township: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy to provide and maintain fire protection to raise $30,254 annually.
Brookfield Township: Shall Brookfield Township have the authority to aggregate the retail electric loads located in Brookfield Township?
Champion Township: Shall Champion Township have the authority to aggregate the retail natural gas loads located in Champion Township?
Cortland: A 6.76-mill replacement levy for a continuous period of time to provide and maintain fire protection to raise $968,739 annually.
Cortland: A 1.9-mill, 5-year renewal levy to provide for the operating expenses of the General Fund to raise $216,865 annually.
Girard: A 1.1-mill, 5-year renewal levy to provide funds for the collection and disposal of refuse to raise $68,708 annually.
Girard: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy to provide funds for the collection and disposal of refuse to raise $87,065 annually.
Hubbard Township: A 1.75-mill, 3-year renewal levy to provide and maintain police protection to raise $152,921 annually.
Hubbard Township: A 4.5-mill replacement levy for a continuing period of time for police protection to raise $466,975 annually. It replaces levies of 3 mills and 1.5 mills.
Kinsman Township: A 1.5-mill, 5-year replacement levy for the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads and bridges to raise $51,029 annually.
Liberty Township: A 2-mill, 5-year renewal levy for police protection to raise $340,029 annually.
Liberty Township: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy for fire protection to raise $170,015 annually.
Mesopotamia Township: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy for fire protection to raise $14,698 annually.
Orangeville: A 3-mill, 5-year renewal levy to provide for general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges to raise $4,982 annually.
Orangeville: A 4.1-mill, 5-year renewal levy for current operating expenses to raise $5,532 annually.
Yankee Lake: A 2.5-mill additional levy for a continuing period of time for fire protection to raise $5,996 annually.
Bloomfield-Mespo Schools: A 3-mill additional levy for a continuous period of time for permanent improvements to raise $152,475 annually.
Champion Schools: A 2.1-mill, 5-year renewal levy to raise $380,189 annually.
Hubbard Schools: A 5.5-mill bond issue to pay the local share of school construction under the State of Ohio Classroom Facilities Assistance Program to raise $18,598,535 over a maximum of 28 years; a 0.5-mill additional levy to pay the cost of maintaining classroom facilities included in the construction project for 23 years to raise $104,534 annually.
Joseph Badger Schools: A 1.5-mill, 5-year renewal levy for facility improvements to raise $56,433 annually.
Lakeview Schools: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy to provide funds for facility improvements to raise $183,109 annually.
McDonald Schools: A 2-mill, 5-year renewal for general permanent improvements to raise $60,376 annually.
Niles Schools: A 4.1-mill bond issue and tax levy to pay the local share of school construction under the State of Ohio Classroom Facilities Assistance Program in the amount of $17,864,166 over a maximum of 28 years; a 0.5-mill, 23-year additional levy to pay the cost of maintaining the classroom facilities included in the construction project to raise $133,264 annually; a 2.1-mill bond issue for the purpose of improving buildings and facilities in the amount of $8,145,834 over a maximum period of 23 years.
Southington Schools: A 6.1-mill, bond issue to pay the local share of school construction under the State of Ohio Classroom Facilities Assistance Program in the amount of $6,447,740 to be repaid over a maximum period of 28 years; a 1.5-mill, 23-year additional tax levy to pay the cost of maintaining the new classroom facilities to raise $97,483 annually; a 1.7-mill, 23-year bond issue for improving school district buildings and facilities including construction of water treatment facilities and an athletic complex, and improving in the amount of $1,552,260.
Warren City 7C: Permit the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages on Sunday at Speed Check Food Mart, 2847 Parkman Road.
Hubbard City, 2A: Permit the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages on Sunday at Hubbard Gas & amp; Mini Mart, 175 Youngstown Hubbard Road.
Bazetta Township A: Permit the sale of beer at Longview Golf Course, 375 State Route 305.
Bazetta Township A: Permit the sale of beer on Sunday at Longview Golf Course, 375 State Route 305.
Brookfield Township J: Permit the sale of wine and mixed beverages on Sunday at Giant Eagle, 7229 Sharon-Warren Road.
Brookfield Township K: Permit the sale of wine and mixed beverages on Sunday by Mr. D's Food Fair, 7156 Warren-Sharon Road.
Howland Township V: Permit the sale of wine and mixed beverages at Giant Eagle, 8202 E. Market St.
Liberty Township E: Permit the sale of wine and mixed beverages on Sunday at C.R. Pasta III LLC, 4698 Belmont Ave.
Weathersfield Township: Permit the sale of intoxicating liquor on premises on Sunday throughout the precinct.
Vernon Township A: Permit the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Evan & amp; Linda's Real Home Cookin, 6147 state Route 7.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
LEVIES, ISSUES AND OPTIONS
Columbiana County: A 0.5 percent, 5-year sales and use tax to raise about $4 million a year.
East Palestine: A 2-mill, 5-year new levy for police protection to raise $113,917 a year.
Minerva: A 0.3-mill, 2-year levy for the Minerva Senior Center that would raise $10,704 annually.
Minerva: A 0.8-mill, 5-year levy for emergency medical services that would raise $77,006 annually.
New Waterford: A 1.9-mill, 5-year renewal levy for operating expenses that would raise $6,747 annually.
New Waterford: A 5-mill, 5-year renewal levy for operating expenses that would raise $35,295 annually.
Rogers: A 1-mill, 5-year replacement levy for operating costs that would raise $2,330 annually.
Salineville: A 5-mill, 5-year replacement levy for fire protection that would raise $48,634 annually.
Wellsville: A 1-mill, 5-year replacement levy for current expenses that would raise $28,761 annually.
Butler Township: A 3-mill, 5-year renewal levy for road and bridge work that would raise $121,052 annually.
Fairfield Township: A 1.6-mill, 5-year renewal levy for road and bridge work to raise $292,303 annually.
Knox Township: A 2.5-mill, 5-year additional levy for road improvements that would raise $177,215 annually.
Middleton Township: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy for fire protection that would raise $52,617 annually.
St. Clair Township: A 2-mill, continuous levy for police protection that would raise $264,438 a year.
Unity Township Fire District: A 1-mill, 5-year replacement levy for fire protection that would raise $64,965 annually.
Unity Township Road District: A 2-mill, 5-year replacement levy for road repairs and improvements that would raise $152,904 annually.
Wayne Township: A 3-mill, 5-year replacement levy for fire protection that would raise $36,911 annually.
West Township: A 2-mill, 5-year replacement levy for road improvements that would raise $91,731 annually.
Beaver Schools: A 4.39-mill, $17 million bond issue for 28 years for school improvements, and a 0.5-mill, 23-year additional school maintenance levy that would raise $109,702 annually.
East Palestine 1A: Permit the sale of wine and mixed beverages on Sundays at Hilltop Market, 1012 N. Market St.
Elkrun Township Elkton Precinct: Permit the sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquors on Sundays at Patrick's Chop House, 42087 state Route 154.
Lisbon Southeast Precinct: Permit the sale of spirituous liquor on Sundays at Veterans of Foreign War Post 4111, 210 E. Lincoln Way.
New Waterford Village: Permit sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquors on Sundays at the Bull Creek Bar and Grill, 3890 Boardman St.
Salem C3: Permit the sale of spirituous liquor on Sundays at the Elks Lodge #305, 824 E. State St.
Salem 2A: Permit the sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquors on Sundays at the Italian American Club, 250 Penn Ave.
Salem 2A: Permit the sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquors on Sundays at the Independent Hose Co., 633 E. Pershing St.
Unity Township North Precinct: To permit the sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquors on Sundays at The Original Roadhouse Restaurant, 49522 state Route 14.
Source: Election boards