Sunday, November 18, 2012
Find out what the top stories were in Twinsburg this week.
Before we start another week, take a look back at the five biggest stories from this past week: After breaking down the election results by precincts, only three of the 16 precincts failed the levy. One of the precincts was a small one in Macedonia. The FBI compiled the numbers for violent and property crime data reported by the Twinsburg Police Department last year. The highest number was 169 property crimes, according to the data. Twinsburg Patch took the data from Twinsburg and compared it with the surrounding, reporting communities. The city led in a few categories, including forcible rape with four. With crews working hard in the new Panera Bread at Town Center Plaza, the new restaurant is expected to open in early December, although …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Find out what the top stories were in Twinsburg this week.
Before we start another week, take a look back at the five biggest stories from this past week: The biggest issue in Twinsburg was the 4.9 mill continuing levy, which was approved by residents, but only by a 980 vote margin. School officials were obviously pleased by the community's choice and thanked all the supporters. You flocked to Twinsburg Patch on Tuesday and Wednesday to find out all about the election in Twinsburg. Thank you! If you missed any results be sure to check it out as all numbers were updated as they came in. A Cleveland woman is accused of attacking a co-worker after the two got into an argument over a piece of birthday cake the day before. Everyone's favorite burrito chain is coming to Twinsburg. Planners went before …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Twinsburg voters approved the 4.9 mill levy with 54 percent of the vote.
It was a tight race, but Twinsburg voters made it clear: We support our schools. Issue 69, a 4.9 mill continuing expenses levy for the Twinsburg schools, was passed with 6,791 (54 percent) votes for and 5,806 (46 percent) against. "I'm very greatful to the residents," Superintendent Kathryn Powers said Tuesday night. "Their endorsement of the levy shows their commitment to our students." The new tax will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $150.06 annually, according to the district's data. The levy will create $3.8 million each year for the district, in addition to the recent $3.2 million in cuts and changes. Combined they will fill the $7 million hole in district operating expenses. "This passage means we have the financial resources to …
Monday, November 5, 2012
The biggest issue on the ballot for voters in Twinsburg will be Issue 69, a 4.9 mill levy for the school district.
Voters in Twinsburg will decide Tuesday whether to endorse, with their tax money, a levy to support the Twinsburg City School District. The district is asking residents to support a 4.9 mill continuing operating levy. If approved it will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $150.06 annually, according to the district's data. If Issue 69 is approved, it will create $3.8 million each year for the district, in addition to the recent $3.2 million in cuts and changes. Combined they will fill the $7 million hole in district operating expenses. This continuing levy would commence in 2012 with taxes due in 2013. How do you think the levy will fare? Vote in our unscientific poll and share your thoughts in our comments section below.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Council approved the resolution, 6-0, to support Issue 69 during its regular Tuesday meeting.
During its Tuesday meeting, Twinsburg City Council showed its support for the upcoming Twinsburg schools levy. Council presented a last-minute resolution to back Issue 69, approving it 6-0 (Ward 5 Councilman Seth Rodin was absent). "I express my support of this levy and what the school district has brought to this community,” Council President Ted Yates said. He commended the school board on its effort in guiding the district through financial strife. Board members David Andrews and Paul Crosby were in attendence. Andrews spoke to council members during remonstrance, informing them of the district's financial struggles. Councilman Gary Sorace is well aware of the fiscal issues facing the district. He retired from Twinsburg High School …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Twinsburg Education Association voted to officially endorse the Twinsburg Schools levy, Issue 69.
The Twinsburg teachers union has officially declared its support for the upcoming levy for the Twinsburg City Schools. The Twinsburg Education Association recently voted to endorse the levy at its executive committee meeting, according to a TEA press release. “The teachers are already showing support by displaying signs, attending events and knocking on doors, President Nora Suder-Riley said in the release. The district is asking residents to support a 4.9 mill continuing operating levy. If approved it will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $150.06 annually, according to the district's data. If Issue 69 is approved, it will create $3.8 million each year for the district, in addition to the recent $3.2 million in cuts and changes. Combined …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Paul Crosby told parents, residents why he supports the district's 4.9 mill levy on Nov. 6.
Paul Crosby, one of the more reserved school board members, shared his thoughts Tuesday night about the Twinsburg schools' upcoming levy. "I’m voting for this levy, not because I’m a board member, but because I’m proud of this community,” Crosby said. The district's levy, Issue 69, will go before residents on the Nov. 6 ballot, asking for a 4.9 mill continuing operating levy. If approved, it will create $3.8 million each year for the district, in addition to the recent $3.2 million in cuts and changes. Combined they will fill the $7 million hole in district operating expenses. Crosby said he purposely moved his family to Twinsburg years ago because the district he was in was low performing, unable to pass a levy. He added that he has voted…
Sravanthi Vallampati
10:48 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Awesome! Kudos to all that voted 'FOR' :-). Hopefully, this means bringing back some of the enrichment and other supplemental programs to support our students' needs.GO TWINSBURG!! more ›