Austintown puts replacement levy on ballot

AUSTINTOWN — It’s only August, but the township trustees are thinking ahead to the November election.

Trustee Lisa Oles said the board voted Monday night to pass a resolution that will put a replacement tax levy on the ballot in November.

Fiscal Officer Michael Kurish said the 0.6-mill levy will raise about $1.95 million over five years. He said township voters passed a renewal levy in November 2005 that raised $141,000 per month for the township. This levy will bring in an additional $250,000 per month.

Oles said she understands that it’s not the best time to ask residents for more money, but the township is feeling the pinch, too.

Read more in Tuesday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com