Opinions mixed on Boardman levy

Opinions mixed on Boardman levy

BOARDMAN — Township officials acknowledge employees are well-paid but contend they’ve reduced the payroll through attrition and continue to cut costs.

Township officials are asking voters Nov. 6 to approve a 4.1-mill levy that would generate about $4 million annually for five years.

It would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $125.56 per year, and the owner of a $200,000 home, $251.13 annually.

“I’ll support it,” said Bill Foster, a 20-year resident, who paused for a moment during his daily stroll along East Golf Drive in Mill Creek Park. “I think it’s for the benefit of the township.”

But another man walking along the same trail sees it differently.

“I’m not in favor of it,” said the man, who didn’t want his name used. “Government is expensive. There’s plenty of room for them to cut.”

Layoffs loom if the levy fails, township officials warn. On the other hand, trustees passed a motion last week to replace two police officers if the levy passes.

For the complete story, see Sunday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.