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Mental Health Recovery Board staff urges support for levy renewal ahead of November ballot
Summary
A representative of the Madison County Mental Health Recovery Board told the Plain City Council that a renewal levy with no new taxes will appear on the November ballot and described local programs the levy funds, including clinicians embedded with the sheriff’s office.
Adam Kemp, a staff representative from the Madison County Mental Health Recovery Board, addressed the Plain City Council to outline a renewal levy that will appear on the November ballot.
Kemp said the measure is a renewal and does not create a new tax, and he described how levy dollars remain in Madison County and fund local services. "It's 67¢ a month on a $100,000 home," he said, and added the board is using levy funds alongside a federal grant to embed clinicians with the Madison County Sheriff's Office to respond to crisis calls and connect residents with services.
Kemp told the council the last levy passed 10 years ago and encouraged local support, noting the board also partners with local agencies to reduce pressure on emergency departments, jails and the 911 system. He distributed informational materials and asked about campaign‑materials rules for the meeting.
The mayor and council thanked Kemp for the presentation and indicated the materials could be left with village staff for distribution.
