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Delaware County commissioners advance 2.0‑mill renewal plus 0.7‑mill increase for developmental‑disabilities services
Summary
The board voted unanimously Dec. 18 to advance a resolution of necessity for a 2.0‑mill renewal and additional 0.7‑mill levy for the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities after a detailed presentation showing rising costs and service demand.
Christine Hodge, superintendent of the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities, told the Board of Commissioners on Dec. 18 that rising caseloads and Medicaid match obligations require asking voters to renew a 2.0‑mill levy and approve an additional 0.7 mills. "Our mission is to inspire, empower, and support people to achieve their full potential," Hodge said during a prepared presentation.
Hodge said the county board serves 2,329 people who are eligible for services and that roughly 72% of the board’s…
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