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Lorain County commissioners approve placing quarter-percent sales-tax increase for sheriff on November ballot
Summary
The Board of Commissioners voted to place a one-quarter percent sales and use tax increase on the Nov. 5, 2025 ballot to create a dedicated revenue stream for criminal justice and sheriff operations; commissioners said the move restores a previously levied rate and will be decided by voters.
Lorain County commissioners voted July 29 to place a one-quarter percentage-point increase in the county sales and use tax on the Nov. 5, 2025 ballot to create a dedicated revenue stream for criminal and administrative justice services, including the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office.
The ballot measure was approved unanimously by the three commissioners present. Commissioner Gallagher said the board’s role is to “let the taxpayers make the decision.” Commissioner Moore said the proposal restores a…
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