County schedules Oct. 13 town hall to explain proposed levy; officials highlight QR code and FAQs

Lawrence County officials on Oct. 7 announced a public town hall for Monday, Oct. 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Upper Township Fire Department to explain a proposed levy and answer residents' questions.

Julie (identified in the transcript by first name only) told the board the town hall will explain how the levy revenue would be used. Officials said they have been conducting outreach, meeting with township trustees and school superintendents and speaking at civic groups to answer concerns. "We will be having our town hall," Julie said in the recorded meeting.

The county is distributing a fact sheet and a QR code that links to the levy campaign website and additional FAQs; staff asked that the county place the FAQ/QR materials on the county website and the county's Facebook page. Officials said the materials, including responses to questions submitted in letters, are intended to address misinformation and to supply consistent answers to residents.

No levy rate, ballot language, or specific revenue projections were disclosed in the transcript. County staff said they would continue one-on-one meetings with superintendents and township trustees and are available to answer questions outside the town hall. A town-hall presentation and the FAQ/QR materials were described as the primary channels for answering residents' questions.