Susan Efroymson has a considered opinion on the election of judges in Cuyahoga County and in the State of Ohio and she has described the rationale for her opinions here at LocalJewishNews.com [1].
With regard to Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority (CCCPA) tax increase levy Issue 108 Ms. Efroymson recommends DROP ANCHOR! Read more below:
"Cuyahoga County 108: Property Tax Renewal and Increase for Port Authority.
A replacement of 0.13 mill of an existing levy and an increase of 0.54 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, which amounts to $67 per $100,000 property. The amount of this levy is small by comparison, e.g. less than the library levies. Without the passage of this levy, the city will make repairs but will not be able to build up the lake front area. Additionally, if passed, state and federal funds will come to assist in the project. Because of the tough economy, costs are lower, and proponents feel now is the time to invest in the city’s future. However, there is criticism that the Port Authority has over reached in the additional amount it is asking for and the scope of the project as unaffordable to the county. Further, this is a huge increase over the previous amount. This is a controversial tax, and the increase takes a bite out of the income of those who are having too hard a time struggling in our community. Vote NO'
The LocalJewishNews.com web site is probably much like Realneo.us. I bet their constituency is centered in Cleveland Heights along Taylor and Lee.
Maybe we could reach across the aisle.
Ms. Efroymson, hat tip to you for your contirbution to our civic space!
Best, Jeff B
Links:
[1] http://www.localjewishnews.com/2012/11/04/susans-suggestions-general-elections-tuesday-november-6-2012/