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Lorain council approves 1.7-mil fire levy renewal, members stress it is a renewal not a new tax
Lorain City Council · January 5, 2026
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Summary
Council passed a resolution declaring it necessary to levy a 1.7-mil property tax renewal to maintain current fire service levels; members emphasized safety, that the levy is a renewal rather than a tax increase, and planned community outreach/fundraising.
Lorain City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution declaring it necessary to levy a 1.7-mil renewal property tax to supplement the general fund for providing and maintaining fire services, apparatus and buildings in the city.
Sponsor Kenny Lewis identified himself as the legislation sponsor and described…
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