Where do I vote? New polling places

Several people have contacted me about the new polling place, Spitzer Conference Center at LCCC. This question also came up during the recent Town Hall meeting at St. John's.

If your polling place changed, you should have received a postcard telling you where to go vote on Tuesday. If you are not sure where to go, you can check at the Ohio Secretary of State web site at this link: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/pollinglocation.aspx?page=361

Hope that helps! Don't forget to vote! You can make a difference!

Spring Valley Updates

Spring Valley has submitted three petitions to the Planning Commission:


1. To rezone its property to Residential Multi-Household High Density from Medium Density;

2. For a Conditional Use Permit for a nursing home (assisted living facility is not defined in Elyria, I made a referral to do do);

3. For a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development.


Copies of the Planning Commission's recommendations and the Engineer's comments are included in the Available Documents section of the web page. The Engineer has requested these matters be tabled until Spring Valley comes into compliance with the outstanding EPA violations and other items, identified in his comments.

The requests were tabled at the Community Development Committee meeting by Mitchell and Bullocks because two of the other committee members were absent.

If you would like to be added to a Spring Valley notification list, please send me your email address and let me know.

Leaf Pickup Time!

Don't forget to keep your leaves out of the street. They clog the drains, making our stormwater system back up, causing extra work with the Vactor truck and, ultimately, costing the city more money.

New .5% Income Tax Town Hall Meetings

Kevin Brubaker asked me to post the next town hall meetings times and locations so that you may be informed, attend, ask questions, voice your concerns and express your opinions. I have added them to the "Upcoming Events" section of this web page and noted them below.

The next meetings will take place as follows:

Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church;
Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. at East Recreation Center.

New Permanent .5% Income Tax on November Ballot

Light Install on SR 57

Many of you have noticed the light installation on SR 57. Some have asked questions about the police cruisers that are present to maintain traffic control while the lights are being installed. All costs for traffic control are the responsibility of the contractor, including the costs of using police officers and cruisers for these light installations. The City is being reimbursed for the use of these police officers.

I hope that clears up any confusion. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Elyria Firefighters’ Tornado and Safety Day--Saturday, October 10

Tomorrow, October 10 at Station #1 (Cedar Street) from 1-5 p.m., the EFD will conduct its Tornado and Safety Day for the public in conjunction with Elyria Police Department, Lorain County Emergency Management Agency, American Red Cross, LifeCare and Lorain County 911.

The EFD invites you to come to the fire station for a tour. Meet the new fire chief, Richard Benton. See the new ladder truck and hear how it will be used by the EFD. Learn important safety tips concerning fire safety and fire prevention. Adults can have their blood pressure checked at no charge. A flyer is available in the Available Documents section or by clicking here:
EFD Tornado and Safety Day

Special guests Andy the Ambulance and Bobby the Boat will be there and there will be free hot dogs and refreshments.

EFD hopes to see you there!

Washington Avenue Speed Limit Reduction North of Ohio Street

This legislation has finally made it to the agenda for full Council. It will be voted on at the upcoming meeting scheduled for Monday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m.