The squeeze is on, and some taxpayers are squealing

The squeeze is on, and some taxpayers are squealing

EDITOR:

I read the Sept. 28 Vindicator article about the pep rally and bonfire at Fitch High. I too support the Fitch High School sports. I attend mainly baseball and soccer and some football. But it seems that at this particular rally, the superintendent used the opportunity to campaign for his latest bond issue. He had some chosen townspeople to talk to the media who were all for the levy. But no one who had a different opinion was asked to speak to reporters. I feel like some statistics where left out when talking about the bond levy that the board is trying to pass.

First, it wasn’t mentioned that the board has had eight levies on the ballot in the last nine years. How much more can the taxpayers be expected to give before someone draws a line?

The school board has not shown any real effort to cut back, as all the taxpayers have had to in these tough economic times.

On top of the school levy, the township also wants to pass one — and they also had 8 levies in 9 years. Between the two, they are taxing the homeowners out. And they wonder how come we have so many foreclosures in the township.

Stop the insanity. It’s time to say no, and keep saying it, because we all know that this “unbelievable opportunity” will come up again for the next election (and the one after that, and so on).

In the Oct. 18 paper, all the candidates are in favor of asking for more money, so it seems it’s business as usual for the “Let’s squeeze the taxpayer a little more” board.

JOHN CROSS

Austintown

A vote for Issue 2 is a vote for Ohio agriculture

EDITOR:

The Oct. 7 Vindicator editorial endorsing Issue 2 clearly outlines the importance of this issue to all Ohioans, not just the farming community.

I am a family farmer in Mahoning County, one of more than 20,000 Ohio grain farmers. I join state and county agricultural groups, elected officials and other farmers in supporting State Issue 2 on the Nov. 3 ballot. As one of thousands of family farmers in Ohio, I know that decisions about farm animal care should be made in our state by Ohio experts.

I will be going to the polls to vote yes for Issue 2 because farmers know best how to care for flocks and herds. Issue 2 will create a board made up of Ohio experts in animal care, food safety and farming and keep out-of-state activist groups from dictating how we farm. The people opposed to measures of this type are national groups from outside Ohio who advocate for a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle and want to eliminate all meat, milk and eggs from our diets.

I grow grain that feeds animals in Ohio. My family farm exists because of the state’s livestock and poultry farms. Agriculture is a major contributor to Ohio’s economy. We are fortunate to have a long history of family farms producing safe, affordable and locally raised food. Let’s keep it that way.

Join me and vote yes on Issue 2.

LORAN W. BROOKS

Canfield

Keep our money at home

EDITOR:

Senior citizens visit casinos for entertainment. They would rather keep the money in Ohio than enrich all the states that surround us.

All these states are happy with their casinos. Why would it be good for them and bad for Ohio?

JOHN WALSH

Hubbard