Avon Voters Pass School, Library Levies

treasurer Kent Zeman is looking forward to a bit of a break.

"No more levies until next year," he said in relief after voters in Avon passed Issue 3, a five-year, $1.8 million on May 3. The unofficial result from the Lorain County Board of Elections is 2,156 for the levy, 1,411 against.

Issue 20, the a five-year, $460,029 , also passed with relative ease, 2,344-1,213. 

With the exception of the February ballot, the district has had a levy up for a vote since last year, when it took three tries to pass a 10-year, $4.45 million emergency operating levy.

Supporters of Issue 3 were a little nervous at first, as early and absentee voting had the "no" votes ahead by a small margin. But once the day's results started coming in, the tide turned dramatically.

"This was critical," Zeman said. "It's six percent of our budget. And we appreciate the support from the community."

Turnout was low compared with the November school levy, which saw almost 9,000 residents cast ballots. Rain may have played a small role in the turnout.

"I always come out to vote," said Linda Cash of Avon after casting her ballot at . "I was sort of surprised. I expected more of a turnout, even with the weather."