The Ohio Nov. 8 general election ballot contains 2 statewide questions.

ISSUE 1

To require courts to consider factors like public safety when setting the amount of bail

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly

To amend Section 9 of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for the amendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would:
– Require Ohio courts, when setting the amount of bail, to consider public safety, including the seriousness of the offense, as well as a person’s criminal record, the likelihood a person will return to court, and any other factor the Ohio General Assembly may prescribe.
– Remove the requirement that the procedures for establishing the amount and conditions of bail be determined by the Supreme Court of Ohio.

If passed, the amendment will be effective immediately.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BE APPROVED?
YES NO

ISSUE 2

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

TO PROHIBIT LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM ALLOWING NON-ELECTORS TO VOTE

Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly

To amend Section 1 of Article V, Section 3 of Article X, and Section 3 of Article XVIII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is necessary for the amendment to pass.

The proposed amendment would:
– Require that only a citizen of the United States, who is at least 18 years of age and who has been a legal resident and registered voter for at least 30 days, can vote at any state or local election held in this state.
– Prohibit local governments from allowing a person to vote in local elections if they are not legally qualified to vote in state elections.

If passed, the amendment will be effective immediately.

SHALL THE AMENDMENT BE APPROVED?
YES NO

LOCAL BALLOT QUESTIONS

MONROE COUNTY

Woodsfield North

Local Liquor Option For Particular Location

(By Petition) (Sunday Sales)

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

Shall the sale of beer be permitted for sale on Sunday by Par Mar Oil Co DBA Par Mar Oil Co, a holder of a C-1 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a neighborhood convenience store at 768 Lewisville Rd., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793 in this precinct?

YES NO

 
Lee Township
 
Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement)

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

A replacement of a tax for the benefit of Lee Township for the purpose of current expenses at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.05 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023.

For the Tax Levy Against the Tax Levy

 
Graysville Village
 
Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement)

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Graysville Village for the purpose of current operating expenses at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.20 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023.

For the Tax Levy Against the Tax Levy

WASHINGTON COUNTY

 
Matamoras/Grandview
 
Special Election By Petition
Local Option Election

Matamoras/Grandview 30-1 and 30-2

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

Shall the sale of beer be permitted by Par Mar Oil Co DBA Par Mar Store 4 an applicant for a C-1 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a neighborhood convenience store at 1300 State Route 7, New Matamoras, Ohio, 45767 in this precinct?

YES NO

 
Matamoras Village
 
Proposed Tax Levy — 30-1 only
(Renewal)

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Matamoras for the purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to twenty cents ($0.20) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a period of five (5) years, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023.

For the Tax Levy Against the Tax Levy

Newport 45 1, 45 2

Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement)

Newport Township

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

A replacement of a tax for the benefit of Newport Township for the purpose of FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROTECTION at a rate not exceeding three (3) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to thirty cents ($0.30) for each one hundred dollars in valuation, for a period of five (5) years, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023.

For the Tax Levy Against the Tax Levy

 
Beverly /Waterford 52 1
 
.Proposed municipal income tax

Beverly Village

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

Shall the Ordinance providing for a 0.25 percent levy increase on income in the Village of Beverly income tax rate from 1,0 to a 1.25 levy om income for the purpose of security of persons and property in the village of Beverly, effective January 1, 2023, be passed?

For the income tax Against the income tax