Jefferson hopes to renew two levies
JEFFERSON — Village council voted to move forward with the renewal of two existing levies to help provide services to residents.
The resolutions request the Ashtabula County Auditor certify the total current tax valuation and amount of revenue that would be generated for a 1.55-mill, five-year street light levy and a one-mill, five-year fire levy, to be placed on the November ballot.
Council also approved a resolution to establish a K-9 fund to be used for all donations and revenues received for the upkeep and support of the dog. They also approved the hiring of Jeromey Cummins to a full-time detective/patrolman position.
Jefferson Village Manager Steve Murphy said he was able to attend a local government conference early this month in Washington D.C.
He said he was able to let state and federal officials know where the village is, and urge them to come visit.
He said one of the topics of conversation was House Bill 335, which would eliminate property tax inside millage. Murphy said the proposal would cost the village $250,000-$300,000 a year.
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