Boardman, Poland, Girard, Liberty, Beaver, Springfield have levies on November ballot

BOARDMAN

Boardman voters will see a 3.9-mill, three-year emergency renewal levy on the ballot when they head to the polls in November.

If approved, the measure would generate $3.1 million annually for the school district.

Superintendent Frank Lazzeri said while the school district promised voters the original levy would be needed only through 2015, which is when it is set to expire, changes to state tax policies changed the district’s financial situation.

But, “If the state doesn’t hurt us with anything else, our budget will be balanced through 2018,” he said.

Lazzeri said it is of “utmost importance” that voters approve the renewal.

“If it didn’t pass, we’d have to make some major cuts,” Lazzeri said.

Read more about that and what the levy proceeds would be used for, as well as similar information on levies in Poland, Girard, Liberty, Beaver and Springfield in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.