2024 General Election Ballot Initiatives by petition, led by citizens’s committee
Income Tax changes
To eliminate the recurring debates as to how the community fundamentally wants its tax dollars allocated, we need voters to adjust our income tax structure to create dedicated funding for, Police, Fire, Streets, Parks, and the General Fund for everything else
Elyria’s New Economy Initiative, 25-yr temporary income tax, Issue 6 extension
“Good Government” Charter amendments
Non-Partisan Municipal Elections
(Avon Lake, Cleveland, Akron)
September Primary, top eight candidates for Council-at-Large, top two candidates for all others advance to the General Election
Police Chief and Fire Chief
At-will City employment, nominated by Mayor, approved by City Council, terminated by Mayor (Next Chief or in 7 years)
Architectural Design Review
Guidelines, amortization schedule for signs and lighting compliance, committee appointment, City enforcement, decision appeals and code amendments require three quarters of Council and unanimous support to override veto