Voters in Trumbull County said no on most issues that would have cost them more.
On top of that list were two measures -- overwhelmingly defeated -- that would have cost car owners $10 more on license plates for most county communities. The estimated $1.2 million dollars raised by the tax would have gone toward state and federal grants for road and bridge repairs.
While most communities approved local roads, fire and police levies and taxes, one of the only school districts to pass a money issue was McDonald. That 4.9-mill levy is to generate $250,000 per year in the district, which was recently placed on fiscal emergency by the state. Lakeview once again voted down new money and voters in Mathews and Weathersfield districts voted against revenue that would have funded new school buildings.
In Warren, where the city has battled budget problems and layoffs since last year, residents will see a few new faces replace familiar ones on council. In the race for council members at-large, incumbents Bob Dean and Helen Rucker were re-elected. But Daniel Sferra, former mayor and council member, also won, upsetting incumbent Dan Crouse.
In the Fourth Ward, incumbent Marti Morn beat challenger Neil Hagan. But in the Sixth Ward, incumbent James Pugh was defeated by Cheryl Saffold.
In Howland's hotly contested township trustee race, 30-year Trustee Richard Orwig was defeated. On top was incumbent Sally Wehmer and newcomer Matthew Vansuch. In Bazetta Township, longtime former roads Superintendent Frank Parke and newcomer Donald Urcheck were elected. They'll replace longtime trustees Mike Piros and Bill Glancy,who chose not to run for re-election.
As far as state issues, county voters said yes to Issue 1, which focuses on veteran bonds, and on Issue 2, which deals with livestock care standards. But voters said no to Issue 3 which would legalize gambling.
