Vote YES on Local Issue 5 Vote NO on State Issue 1 Candidates Respond to Important Questions Impacting Local Businesses

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1 Vote YES on Local Issue 5 Vote NO on State Issue 1 Candidates Respond to Important Questions Impacting Local Businesses The Findlay Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board invited the candidates running for local, state, and national offices to respond to a questionnaire in order for you, the business community, to vote pro-business on November 6, Learn why the candidates chose to run and their top priorities should they be elected. Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Treasurer of State Questionnaire participants representing: United States Senate US Representative to Congress 5 th District House of Representatives 83 rd District Justice of the Supreme Court Candidates for the above mentioned positions were asked to respond, up to 175 words, to each question below. Those responses are listed exactly as they were received, and those that exceeded the required word count stopped at 175 words. Candidates running for Attorney General, Auditor of State, and State Senate 1 st District did not respond to your invitation. Governor Mike DeWine (Candidate): I am a good listener, a problem-solver, and someone who has a proven track record of bringing people together to get things done and tackle Ohio s biggest challenges. I love Ohio and care passionately about our state s future. We all want our kids and grandkids to have an opportunity for an excellent education, a healthy life that is free of drugs, and a good paying job later in life. When Democrats left office in 2011, 350,000 jobs had left our state, and we were facing an $8 billion budget hole. Under Republican leadership, we have balanced the budget and added more than 500,000 private sector jobs! Though Ohio s economy is strong, some communities have been left behind. Under the DeWine-Husted Administration, we are going to create a state that works for everyone. I am running for Governor to move Ohio forward and want for everyone in our state what Fran and I want for our own family -- and that is to leave a stronger Ohio to our kids and our grandkids. We want our 1

2 Q. What are the top three (3) important priorities that you feel need to be set, should you win in November? Mike DeWine (Candidate): First, we must aggressively tackle the opioid epidemic, which is killing Ohioans every day and holding back our economy. As Governor, I will immediately begin implementing our 12-point Recovery Ohio action plan, which is a comprehensive approach that includes getting more people into treatment, adding more drug courts in Ohio, establishing K-12 prevention education, and giving people hope for the future. We have a skills gap in Ohio and must focus on vocational training to help adults find good careers. Our administration will also work to ensure that every student graduates from high school either college-ready or on a pathway to a rewarding career and a good-paying job. Also, too many young people are reaching adulthood without the tools to be successful or self-sufficient. That s why I have a bold vision to invest more in early childhood development and in providing services to at-risk, firsttime moms to help ensure that every Ohio child gets the very best start in life and has the skills to succeed. Q. Of those priorities, what would you recommend we do as a Northwest Ohio community to address them? Mike DeWine (Candidate): My running-mate, Jon Husted, and I are products of local government. I began my career as an assistant prosecutor in Greene County, and one of Jon s first jobs was doing economic development work for the Montgomery County Commissioners. We are committed to establishing a close partnership with local governments, because all public services are truly delivered at the local level. Jon and I are committed to being good partners with local communities, as we work to implement our vision to move Ohio forward. Candidates running for office who did not respond to the questionnaire: Richard Cordray, Constance Gadell-Newton, Travis M. Irvine Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted (Candidate): Throughout my public service career, I have worked to make Ohio a place where people want to live, work, and raise a family. While we ve made great progress over the last few years, there is still a lot of work to be done. That s Mike DeWine and I want to be your next governor and lieutenant governor. A DeWine-Husted will work from day one to secure a brighter future through innovative reforms. As lieutenant governor, I will lead the effort to implement an aggressive plan to make state government a leader in technology to improve customer service, save tax dollars, and drive investment. We will make Ohio a state that attracts talent, business, and new investment. J. Todd Grayson (Candidate): I am simply sick and tired of watching government repeatedly fail us by making the same mistakes year after year. We, as citizens, complain about them listening to the needs of lobbyists and special interest groups instead of us. We complain about deficits and a general lack of responsibility and then we vote for people anointed by the establishment like my competition. We are then somehow surprised when we get the same results when we voted not for the person we really wanted and believe in, but rather against that evil other guy. So instead of continuing to complain, I decided to join a good and honest man with solid, freedom-first ideas so that together we could change Ohio s course for the better. 2

3 Q. What are the top three (3) important priorities that you feel need to be set, should you win in November? Jon Husted (Candidate): 1. Jobs : We will begin implementing the Ohio Prosperity Plan. Mike DeWine and I know that our state s future depends on every Ohioan whether living in Findlay, Toledo, or Montpellier gaining the skills he or she needs to find high-wage jobs and a meaningful place in this fast-changing world economy. We will work with job creators to pursue bold policies and transform our state into a 21st century economy. Read more here: 2. Education : Every Ohioan deserves a shot at the American Dream, and that begins with a great education. To that end, the DeWine-Husted Administration will implement less testing and more learning, increase access to technology in all schools, ensure students are college ready or job ready, and make the cost of college more affordable. Ultimately, our goal is educational excellence in every school, for every student. These proposals, combined with our early childhood development plan and workforce plan, will offer a holistic approach to give our kids better opportunities to succeed in life and strengthen our state for years to years to J. Todd Grayson (Candidate): 1. Tax reform. While government may think that a commercial activities tax (CAT) is attractive, a low, flat income tax is much fairer and more competitive. CATs punish businesses utilizing lots of components with incrementally more taxes than businesses with fewer inputs and a narrower production footprint. Tax equity is critical to Ohio s success. 2. Criminal Justice Reform. This issue impacts all of us, whether we know someone who is or has been incarcerated or not. Our state spends $1.8 billion on incarceration alone, and the societal costs of carrying former inmates who can t find work, struggle to rejoin society, and end up re-offending is immeasurable. Reserving prisons for violent criminals and focusing on honest rehabilitation and job training is more humane, costeffective, and will result in less crime. 3. Legalizing Marijuana. Drug abuse and addiction are terrible, but what s worse is putting people in jail for making a personal choice. We need look no further than Prohibition to see how the banning a drug (alcohol) is worse than the effects of widespread use. Q. Of those priorities, what would you recommend we do as a Northwest Ohio community to address them? Jon Husted (Candidate): The best way the Northwest Ohio Community can help in addressing these issues is by agreeing to be a partner with the DeWine-Husted Administration to achieve these goals. We need to know your needs, what works for you, and what doesn t when it comes to jobs, education, and tackling the opioid crisis. We need you to share your story with us. Our administration intends to work with community leaders at every level to ensure we are addressing your greatest challenges and championing your greatest successes. Together, we will ensure that Findlay, all of Northwest Ohio, and the rest of the state is a place where people want to live, work, and raise a family for years to come. J. Todd Grayson (Candidate): This is easy! Stop voting for the lesser of two evils because you re afraid of throwing your vote away. It s critical that we use our voice at the ballot box to send a signal to the old political establishment that has been running this country and state far too long. Voting for me and Travis Irvine for governor sends a very loud message. It s actually the farthest thing from a wasted vote. This is as real a statement as you ll ever hear from a politician: If you believe that Cordray of DeWine has earned your vote through their principled policy positions, core values, honesty, and transparency in office for decades then I want you to vote for them. However, if you think, like me, that they would say anything to get elected and that they use polling data and not their core beliefs to make decisions, then please consider Travis and me instead. 3

4 Candidates running for office who did not respond to the questionnaire: Betty Sutton, Brett R. Joseph Secretary of State Frank LaRose (Candidate): At eighteen, when I began my decade of service in the U.S. Army, I took an oath to defend the Constitution. This oath was a lifelong commitment. While serving overseas I had the opportunity to see people risk their lives to vote for the first time, and this left a profound impact on me. When I came back home I decided to run for State Senate to continue my service, and when I took office some of the first things I tackled were making it easier for men and women in uniform to cast a ballot and reforming the redistricting process. This started me down a track that led to becoming the go-to legislator on elections issues. Since then, I have sponsored numerous bills to help modernize our elections system and encourage participation. Some of these bills include funding to replace aging voting machines, bringing online voter registration to Ohio, and working with the Ohio National Guard to protect our elections systems through increased cyber security. Q. What are the top three (3) important priorities that you feel need to be set, should you win in November? Frank LaRose (Candidate): Modernize the Office: In 2015, I championed secure Online voter registration and worked to improve absentee voting by putting the request process Online. I ll continue using technology to make it easier to register and vote. Additionally, we deserve to know who funds our political campaigns, so I ll fight for more transparency. Secure Elections: We must be vigilant about securing our elections from threats. I wrote and passed a bill that helps update aging voting equipment, and introduced another to require sophisticated risk limiting audits to ensure we aren t compromised. I ll continue identifying best practices and working with the legislature to ensure we re safe. Support Entrepreneurs: As a Senator, I authored legislation to eliminate bad regulation and streamlined interactions between the state and small business. I also helped cut business filing fees by 21%. As Secretary of State, I ll make the office welcoming and supportive for entrepreneurs and serve as their advocate. Q. Of those priorities, what would you recommend we do as a Northwest Ohio community to address them? Frank LaRose (Candidate): Communities in NW Ohio and all across the state, should continue working to create strong economic climate and well-paying jobs, so every family can thrive. As the front-door for every new business, Ohio s Secretary of State can be an advocate for entrepreneurs and small business and work with local communities and state government to create a pro-growth environment. Additionally, I will work collaboratively with local boards of elections. These bipartisan teams of dedicated professionals do the real work of conducting elections in each county and deserve the support of Ohio s chief elections officer. Together we can carry out elections which are safe, fair and accessible to every eligible voter. Additionally, we must strive to energize a new generation of citizens to become civically active and continue making strides to modernize our elections. My vision is a thriving democracy and a prospering economy for Ohio. As Ohio s Secretary of State my mission will be working hard to make that happen every day. Candidates running for office who did not respond to the questionnaire: Kathleen Clyde, Dustin R. Nanna 4

5 Treasurer of State Robert Sprague (Candidate): I am running for Treasurer because I want to make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of Ohioans. From the opiate addiction crisis to our crumbling infrastructure, I believe that the Treasurer can be a leader in promoting innovative financial solutions to tackle some of our state's greatest challenges. My grandmother always used to tell me that my actions spoke so loudly she could hardly hear me. This childhood lesson stuck and has had a profound impact on the type of action-oriented leader I am today. I am a problem-solver who was trained to deliver results and I believe Ohioans deserve the high degree of professionalism and type of ethical leadership that I will bring to the Treasurer's Office. Q. What are the top three (3) important priorities that you feel need to be set, should you win in November? Robert Sprague (Candidate): I've developed my platform by identifying the biggest challenges facing the state and then determining how the Treasurer can make a difference. First, I plan to pioneer the use of social impact bonds (SIBs) in Ohio to help fight the opiate epidemic, infant mortality and other societal ills. SIBs foster partnerships between the public and private sectors, where the private market develops new programs, but the public sector only pays if the new programs can be proven to deliver results. Second, I believe the Treasurer can play an important role in curbing student loan debt by working to improve financial literacy courses so young adults understand the financial consequences of their choices before these major life decisions are made. Third, I plan to expand the scope and capabilities of Ohio's Online Checkbook program to help taxpayers better identify government efficiencies (or inefficiencies). I encourage readers to visit SpragueForOhio.com/vision to find a more detailed overview of my plans for the office. Q. Of those priorities, what would you recommend we do as a Northwest Ohio community to address them? Robert Sprague (Candidate): My family has called northwestern Ohio home for generations and it's my honor to represent our area of the state as a candidate for Treasurer. My wife and I are proud to be raising our five children in my hometown of Findlay and I'm committed to making sure our communities stay strong and vibrant. Unfortunately, too many of us know firsthand how hard northwestern Ohio has been hit by the opiate crisis. A call from one of my constituents set me on a mission to do my part to help combat this deadly epidemic. While much work has been done, this continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing our state and I will remain focused on finding meaningful solutions that help save lives as Treasurer. One area I've identified where the Treasurer's office can make a difference is through the standardization of social impact bonds (SIBs) as described above. By utilizing SIBs, we can unleash the power of the private sector to come up with innovative programs that produce better outcomes. Candidates running for office who did not respond to the questionnaire: Rob Richardson 5

6 United States Senate Sherrod Brown (Candidate): It s been an honor to serve Ohio in the Senate, and I m running for reelection to continue fighting for Ohio workers in Findlay and every corner of Ohio. Whether you collect minimum wage, punch a clock, or earn a salary, your hard work should pay off. Patriotism demands investing in American workers, and I ll work with anyone to do what s best for them, their families, and their communities. We need to make hard work pay off like it used to in this country, so more Ohio workers share in the wealth they create. That s what I m doing every day, because if you love this country, you fight for the people who make it work. Q. What are the top three (3) important priorities that you feel need to be set, should you win in November? Sherrod Brown (Candidate): I m fighting to make sure every Ohioan has the opportunity to succeed -- to make sure all workers can earn a living wage, provide for their families and retire with dignity. At the same time, we must also invest in our communities to create new jobs and new opportunities for people and communities across our state. I recently introduced the American Cars, American Jobs Act to keep auto companies from moving their productions overseas and taking good jobs with them. I ve also worked to ensure we have fair trade deals that level the playing field for our workers. In my next term, I will continue to pursue policies like that to support U.S. job creation. In the Senate, I m working every day to combat the opioid epidemic. I hear from Ohioans on the frontlines of this epidemic every day and they need Congress to step up and provide the resources they need to make an impact in their communities. I will continue this important work in my next term. Q. Of those priorities, what would you recommend we do as a Northwest Ohio community to address them? Sherrod Brown (Candidate): We must continue to work hard, play by the rules, look out for our neighbors, and create the good-paying jobs that drive our economy. The most important thing the people of Northwest Ohio can do right now to help advance these causes is to elect representatives who will champion them. During my time in the Senate, I ve been a constant advocate for Ohioans and their families, and I hope they ll re-elect me as their Senator so I can keep fighting for them. Candidates running for office who did not respond to the questionnaire: Jim Renacci 6

7 US Rep to Congress 5 th District J. Michael Galbraith (Candidate): I am motivated to seek the office of the Ohio Fifth Congressional District because our current representative has failed to fulfill the fundamental task of an elected official which is to be directly and personally available to all people of his constituency through real, frequent face to face town hall meetings. It is our right to have a real representation in Washington DC. Don Kissick (Candidate): I have had enough with Washington s lack of regard for the Constitution, economic freedom, civil liberties, and all other basic individual rights. My son, Jeremiah, is 4; at some point I will need to be able to look him in the eye and tell him truthfully what I did over the course of my life in the fight to restore liberty. The two-party system in American politics is broken. The issues today are far more complex compared to when the current political system originally took shape. To have legitimately honest discourse on public policy, it needs to be recognized that three or even more perspectives can be held on any topic or issue. Bob Latta (Incumbent): I am running for public office to represent the values of the people of the 5th Congressional District. I want to be a public servant who sees how much I can give of myself back to the people I represent. Defending our freedoms, providing excellent constituent services, and being a strong voice for the constituents of Northwest and West Central Ohio has been, and will continue to be, the top reasons I run for office. It is an honor to represent the 5th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress. Q. What are the top three (3) important priorities that you feel need to be set, should you win in November? J. Michael Galbraith (Candidate): Should I win in November, 2018 my top three priorities will be: 1. To make sure everyone has access to real and affordable healthcare; 2. To make sure that the Medicare fund is protected and that the money that was stolen from the social security fund is put back; 3. To make sure that we have clean water to drink and clean air to breathe. Don Kissick (Candidate): First and foremost, we are $21 trillion in debt. When I first ran for office eight years ago, the debt was only $13.5 trillion and was almost all anyone wanted to discuss. Today, no one is talking about this level of debt. Why? The only viable solution to this is as simple as it is straightforward: cut spending now. Second, Congress must stop playing games with the federal legislative processes: no more one-thousand-plus-page bills. Under the guise of urgency, these measures are rammed-through with all manner of waste and other unconstitutional measures tucked inside. The path to ending this begins with electing me and other Libertarians to Congress. Third, I advocate dramatic tax reforms at the federal level. In the long term, I wish to see our government simplify the tax code to a flat tax and then transition toward the Fair Tax. In the short term, a realistic tax cut would be federal diesel fuel taxes. The impact on the cost of transportation would benefit every industry in America. 7

8 Bob Latta (Incumbent): My first priority is to continue to work with my colleagues and the President on pro-growth policies that help the economy continue to thrive, which assists constituents in the 5th District. The tax cut legislation that was signed into law has done great things for our communities by allowing businesses to hire more workers and increase wages. Unemployment claims are at an all-time low, and there are currently over 7 million job openings in the United States. Secondly, I will continue working on a Balanced Budget amendment so that we can reign in runaway government spending. The federal government should live within its means, just as families do. Thirdly, I will continue working to combat the opioid epidemic that is claiming the lives of too many loved ones in our communities. I have been working diligently with my colleagues and the President on legislative initiatives to help address this crisis. H.R. 6 is comprehensive legislation that is currently awaiting the President s signature that will greatly help in this battle against the opioid crisis. Q. Of those priorities, what would you recommend we do as a Northwest Ohio community to address them? J. Michael Galbraith (Candidate): We, here in Northwest Ohio, demand that our state and federal elected officials work for the benefit and overall health and well being of the middle and working classes and not the narrow interests of the rich and powerful. Don Kissick (Candidate): Not just the community of Findlay but all communities across the region must decide once and for all to take a stand against career politicians who cannot be relied-upon to reject the status quo in our nation s capitol, state capitol, and at all levels of government. Every problem described above is a result of failure in leadership. It makes no sense to continue sending the same faces back to Washington and Columbus year after year while knowing full-well they are not going to do anything meaningful either to follow-through on their campaign pledges or to honestly represent us, their constituents. We all must in the simplest terms imaginable vote differently before we can expect any meaningful improvements to these three issues and so many more. Bob Latta (Incumbent): As a community, we should continue to promote pro-growth economic policies and encourage development and investment in businesses for expansion. This will ensure residents have ample employment opportunities to provide for their families. The opioid crisis has to be an all hands-on deck approach. I encourage stakeholders to continue working with local, state and federal partners to obtain needed resources and assistance to help those in need with fighting and addressing this crisis. Legislation I sponsored, that is included in H.R. 6, the INFO Act, will assist local communities with finding resources from the federal government. 8

9 House of Representatives 83 rd District Jon Cross (Candidate): As the Republican candidate for State Representative, I believe in effective public service, common sense leadership and upholding our conservative principles as the driving forces behind my candidacy. As a proud husband and father, I want to make sure our children have better opportunities to learn, live and work here. As a passionate business leader and economic development professional, we need a strong voice at the Statehouse to champion our farmers and small business owners to major employers to make Ohio a better business friendly state. Furthermore, as a principled conservative candidate, I will stand strong as the Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment, Pro- Family, Pro-Business and Pro-Law Enforcement State Representative. I will continue to work tirelessly, as I ve done on this campaign, to fight for and champion the people and communities of the 83rd district to make Ohio safer, stronger and open for business. Mary E. Harshfield (Candidate): In March of 1991, my then eight-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma and was given a very bad prognosis. My husband and I were devastated as any parents would be. We were very fortunate to have the support and prayers of our friends, neighbors, and co-workers (and good insurance,) and today she is a vivacious 35-year-old, though she is also saddled with a pre-existing condition. At that time, I began to have a strong desire to be able to DO something more than just be a cheerleader for my daughter, while also gaining a greater appreciation of my community and our need to rely on one other. This led me to participate more in politics and to work for solutions to health and other problems that affect the well-being of everyone in the community. Q. What are the top three (3) important priorities that you feel need to be set, should you win in November? Jon Cross (Candidate): Championing Business & Workforce Growth I will support a pro-business environment to attract and retain small businesses, major employers to family farms by simplifying a complicated tax structure, reducing unnecessary costs and rolling back harmful regulations. I will also support youth and education programs that help develop a skilled workforce and to encourage generational farming to strengthen our agricultural heritage. Supporting Our Local Infrastructure Local communities of all sizes are in need of repairing and replacing aging infrastructure. I will continue to support Ohio s Infrastructure Improvement Initiatives, and will fight to cut wasteful spending that can be redirected back to local communities for critical infrastructure needs that lead to job creation. This will help to create a stable economy, attract new residential and business growth and reduce excessive costs of local services to taxpayers. Fighting Ohio s Drug Epidemic I strongly oppose Ohio Issue 1. I support law enforcement s needs to tackle drug crimes, secure our schools and double-down on drug prevention programs for students to develop mentorship opportunities and be encouraged to live a drug-free Mary E. Harshfield (Candidate): Among the many problems facing Ohioans, there are several that stand out. Number one is affordable, quality health care for all. While I believe that health care is a fundamental human right, it is also in the interest of all of us to have the people we encounter every day in good health. Who would want a restaurant worker, for example, to have an undetected disease and be preparing and serving their dinner? A second major issue is affordable, quality education to prepare for good-paying jobs. Every student deserves equal educational opportunities from the preschool years through needed postsecondary training. This not only would cause expansion of the middle class again, but also would provide a boost to the economy (as did the GI Bill after World War II.) A third priority is to make sure that women have equality, in every respect, at work, in healthcare and in educational opportunities. In short, though like my opponent, I care about big and small businesses, we must put PEOPLE FIRST. 9

10 Q. Of those priorities, what would you recommend we do as a Northwest Ohio community to address them? Jon Cross (Candidate): I am proud of the many accomplishments that our civic, faith, business and education leaders have achieved to make Hancock County safer, stronger and open for business. When Hancock County does well, the entire Northwest Ohio region does well. Standing as a united community, leading with common sense, and promoting values of faith, family and hard work are crucial to addressing the priorities of our community. We should never rely on our government, whether federal or state, to solve every problem. I believe in local action and local decision-making to provide the best solutions for education, business and community development within the 83rd district. In order for local success to be achieved, state leaders shouldn t be making decisions for our region based upon what s only best for Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati. We need to make sure Hancock County has a strong voice at the Statehouse to retain local funding, which is often lost in political power grabs. Our schools, villages, townships, cities, counties and taxpayers deserve a great return on investment. Mary E. Harshfield (Candidate): We must listen to our constituents. Numerous members of the community feel that they are not heard and they should be able to feel that they are represented. Some of our problems might be improved simply through better communication with the public, via public notices, educational events, etc. In general, there are rarely any easy solutions to complex problems, and we should seek the creative ideas of anyone who might be able to offer them. We must work together and be willing to implement new ideas in order to meet the challenges of the changing society and world. Justice of the Supreme Court Full Term commencing 1/1/2019 Craig Baldwin (Candidate): I believe in our Democracy and in our Constitution. I have a great respect for our legal system. During my time on the bench I have considered it my privilege to participate in our system as a Judge. I hope to be elected as an Ohio Supreme Court Justice so I can work to ensure the system works for all according to our Constitutional principles. Further I have strong feelings about the way all participants in the system should be treated. Every person who enters a courthouse, no matter what their role, should be treated with dignity and respect, in short, as a citizen in their courthouse. I believe that Judges should interpret the law and then be humble enough to stop, refraining from legislating from the bench. These are the values and principals I lived by as a Common Pleas Judge, as an Appellate Court Judge and these are the values and principles I will live by as an Ohio Supreme Court Justice. Q. What are the top three (3) important priorities that you feel need to be set, should you win in November? Craig Baldwin (Candidate): I believe that courts in Ohio should do justice. I believe that as a part of that justice courts should issue fair decisions, in a timely manner, with the right pace and urgency. I believe that courts should be efficient and productive. Effective in how cases are meaningfully moved through the system and efficient with the time of litigants, witnesses, jurors, attorneys and everyone connected with the case. Further, courts should be efficient with the tax dollars that support them, doing the most with their fiscal budgets. Finally, courts should treat anyone involved in the system like citizens in their courthouse, exercising their constitutional duties and constitutional rights, and not in a bureaucratic manner. The judicial system should do justice while treating people with dignity and respect in an efficient and timely manner. 10

11 Q. Of those priorities, what would you recommend we do as a Northwest Ohio community to address them? Craig Baldwin (Candidate): I believe I have accomplished these goals and aspirations. I will work hard to accomplish these same goals and aspirations as an Ohio Supreme Court Justice. Candidates running for office who did not respond to the questionnaire: Michael P. Donnelly The Chamber Encourages You to Review the Entire Ballot Please be informed and carefully review all of the issues on the November 6th ballot for Hancock County. A complete list can be found at hancockboardofelections.com. The Chamber is providing this list for informational purposes only. HANCOCK COUNTY 2 ADA EVSD Renewal 2.9 mills for 5 years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020 for PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS. #3 ELMWOOD LSD Income Tax (Renewal) of 1/2% for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2021 for CURRENT EXPENSES. 4 ELMWOOD LSD Income Tax (Renewal) of 3/4% for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2022 for CURRENT EXPENSES. 5 FINDLAY CSD Additional 1.5 Mills Tax Levy for the purpose of SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY for 5 years, beginning in 2018, first due in calendar year Vote YES on Issue 5 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL) FINDLAY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. An additional tax for the benefit of the Findlay City School District, Hancock County, Ohio for the purpose of school safety and security, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.15 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2018, first due in calendar year FOR THE TAX LEVY AGAINST THE TAX LEVY Approved by The Alliance board of directors, the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board has taken a position of Support of Local Issue 5. 11

12 6 VAN BUREN LSD Renewal tax levy of 6 mills for continuing for CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS commencing in VANLUE LSD Substitute 6 mills for continuing period commencing 2018, for necessary requirements of the school district. 8 HARDIN NORTHERN PUBLIC LIBRARY Renewal of.5 mill for 5 years commencing in 2019, first due in 2020 for CURRENT EXPENSES. 9 WAYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY Replacement 1 mill for continuing period beginning January 1, 2019 for CURRENT EXPENSES. 10 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Electricity Aggregation program located in the unincorporated areas of the Township. 11 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Natural Gas Aggregation program located in the unincorporated areas of the Township. STATE OF OHIO 1 TO REDUCE PENALTIES FOR CRIMES Proposed Constitutional Amendment OF OBTAINING, POSSESSING, AND Proposed by Initiative Petition USING ILLEGAL DRUGS To add a new Section 12 to Article XV of the Constitution of the State of Ohio A majority yes vote is necessary for the amendment to pass. Vote NO on State Issue 1 Approved by The Alliance board of directors, the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board has taken a position of Opposition of State Issue 1. 12

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