Vote YES on Issues 3, 4, 5 and 24
These issues are all slam-dunks. Issue 3 renews the Hamilton County levy that funds addiction services and mental health facilities. Issue 4 renews a county levy that funds health services through facilities like University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Issue 24 renews a district levy that funds Cincinnati Public Schools. None of these levy renewals will raise taxes, and they all go to worthy and vital programs.
Issue 5 is a renewal and increase (about $11 extra in property taxes for a $100,000 home) for a county levy that funds care for senior citizens. The increase would fund three new programs — homelessness respite care, a visiting nurses program and a health university initiative. That last program has been somewhat controversial because it will be run by the Center for Closing the Health Gap, which has been embroiled in some city political intrigue this year. But the programs have been vetted by the county and feature strict accountability standards.
Hamilton County already lags behind many other counties when it comes to funding care for senior citizens, and without the renewal the county’s Elderly Services Program would have to close.
THE ELECTION ISSUE
CityBeat endorses Yvette Simpson for mayor.
CityBeat endorses Derek Bauman, Tamaya Dennard, Michelle Dillingham, Lesley Jones, Greg Landsman, David Mann, Chris Seelbach, P.G. Sittenfeld and Wendell Young for City Council.
CityBeat endorses NO on Issue 1, YES on 2, YES on 3, 4, 5 and 24.
