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Commissioners hear pitch to renew Mahoning County senior services levy; levy described as funding meals, in‑home care
Summary
County staff presented a proposal to renew a five‑year senior services levy that funds in‑home and community services for residents over 60; officials said the levy generates about $4.1 million and funds programs including home‑delivered meals, personal care and minor home modifications.
Mahoning County officials on July 24 presented the case for renewing a five‑year senior services levy that provides in‑home and community supports for residents age 60 and older who are not Medicaid‑eligible.
Why it matters: Supporters said the levy prevents some older residents from entering nursing facilities by funding home‑delivered meals, personal care, chore services and minor home repairs. Renewing the levy would continue funding for those services.
Joe Rossi, the presenter for Direction Home, said the levy has been funded by the county since 2017 (initial…
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