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Council holds first reading of proposed five-year income-tax renewal; emergency clause debated
Summary
Council held the first reading of an ordinance and resolution to place a five-year 1% income-tax renewal on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot and discussed why an emergency clause was included; no final vote was taken.
FOSTORIA — The council conducted the first reading of an ordinance to submit a renewed five-year 1% municipal income tax to voters and a companion resolution setting the election date of Nov. 4, 2025. Members questioned the use of an emergency clause and the need to certify ballot language on a tight timeline.
Why it matters: Placing a renewal levy on the ballot would affect local tax policy and municipal revenues. Council…
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