North Ridgeville Review The Community That Cares
The Vision I have for our City is to BE the best community in Northeastern Ohio to live, work and play. Where residents and city employees DO everything possible to create an environment of safety, healthy growth and community. And that we HAVE a City that is inviting, safe, family-friendly and interesting to new and existing businesses.’
North Ridgeville Mayor Kevin Corcoran and Supt. of Schools Roxann Ramsey-Caserio agree that the ballot issues being put before the city’s voters March 17 are critical to the future of the community.
Mayor Corcoran and Supt. Ramsey-Caserio recently composed a joint letter of support for these issues.
To the Community of North Ridgeville:
On March 17, the City of North Ridgeville and North Ridgeville City School District both have important issues on the ballot that are critical to the future growth and success of our community. We urge members of our community to go out and vote on Election Day.
The city has three renewal issues on the March 17 ballot, Issue 5 for police, Issue 6 for fire, and Issue 7 for roads and bridges. The three city renewal issues generate a combined $4.4 million for a term of five years. These issues are renewal levies and are not an additional tax increase. The successful passage of Issue 5, 6 and 7 will allow the city to maintain services in these areas.
The North Ridgeville City School District has Issue 13 on the ballot, which will combine four existing levies into one substitute issue and will not increase taxes for current residents. The four levies account for nearly 40% of the District’s local operating revenue. Issue 13 will also allow the District to benefit from the growth of new construction, capturing additional revenue as new construction continues in the city.
Supt. of Schools Roxann Ramsey-Caserio speaks on the importance of Issue 13 to the schools at the North Ridgeville Schools Senior Lunch.
As the newly elected mayor and the superintendent, we are proud to join forces to urge our constituents to support all of these ballot initiatives and to keep our community strong. We are both proud of the investment our local citizens have made in their city and their schools over the years and we are confident that the March 17 results will reaffirm that commitment.
On behalf of the North Ridgeville City Council and the North Ridgeville City Schools Board of Education, we thank you for your continuing support and commitment to securing the future success of our community.
- Kevin Corcoran – Mayor of North Ridgeville
- Roxann Ramsey-Caserio – North Ridgeville City Schools Superintendent
North Ridgeville Schools: Continuing to Keep Our District Strong
The North Ridgeville Schools have the opportunity to protect quality education – without increasing taxes. Our community can make this happen by voting FOR Issue 13 on the March 17 ballot. Issue 13 is a substitute tax levy. It will combine four of our existing levies into a single levy that will not increase taxes. Issue 13 accounts for nearly 40% of our District’s local operating budget. It is critical to protect the quality education that has contributed to our city’s growth.
Our enrollment has grown by more than 700 students in the past decade, but our schools are still operating at 2012 funding levels. Issue 13 allows our schools to benefit from our residential growth. Issue 13 will update our millage and spread the cost of funding our schools among residents. It will not increase taxes.
Vote for strong schools. Vote for Issue 13.
Issue 13 Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Issue 13?
A. Issue 13 is a substitute issue which will combine four existing levies into one. Issue 13 is a ten-year levy and will not increase YOUR taxes. It accounts for nearly 40% percent of our local operating revenue and will help North Ridgeville City Schools maintain high-quality academics, educators, and programs to prepare our students for the future.
Q. How much will Issue 13 cost taxpayers?
A. Issue 13 will not increase YOUR taxes.
Q. When is Issue 13 on the ballot?
A. Issue 13 will be on the March 17, 2020 ballot. On Election Day, the polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Early voting in-person and by mail begins on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Q. Why is the District seeking a substitute Issue?
A. The District wants to be fiscally efficient as possible. Consolidating four existing emergency levies into one substitute levy will not increase YOUR taxes, but it will allow North Ridgeville City Schools to benefit from the growth of new construction in the community. Issue 13 will give the District the funds needed to maintain high-quality academic programming and serve the increasing student population.
Q. Why does there need to be a substitute levy on the ballot? If North Ridgeville is building new developments, is the District not gaining more revenue for operating purposes?
A. The four existing emergency levies collect fixed dollars regardless of how many new homes are built in the city. The City of North Ridgeville is expanding rapidly with the building of new housing developments. House Bill 920 prevents the District from receiving additional funds despite the residential and commercial growth of North Ridgeville.
Q. Who made the decision to go on the ballot?
A. The Board of Education voted to place Issue 13 on the March 17, 2020 ballot. Issue 13 combines four existing operating levies into one levy and does not raise taxes. This substitute levy is needed because of the drastic enrollment growth in our District and because our revenues are not keeping up with either that growth or educational needs.
