Euclid has a Primary Election May 4th

On Tuesday, May 4, Cuyahoga County will have a primary election. Voters will be choosing candidates in the primary to be their party’s nominees for the general election in November. 

However, there are a number of issues on the ballot in May. There are two state issues, one county issue and, specific to Euclid, a library levy and three charter amendment issues.  

The state issues are: Issue 1—a renewal of the funding program for the Third Frontier project by issuing additional general obligation bonds in the amount of $700 million.  Issue 2 authorizes a change in location for the Columbus casino.

The county levy, Issue 15, is a 4-year renewal of the current health and human services levy. 

In Euclid, Issue 4 is a renewal and increase of the current library levy. This 5-year levy would increase the current 3.5 mil rate to a 4 mil rate.

Euclid residents will face choices on three Charter Amendments. Issue 25 proposes to change the start/end dates of the terms of office for Mayor and City Council. The new start/end dates for the term would be January 1 and December 31, respectively. 

Issue 26 proposes to amend/change the City Charter regarding recall efforts. This measure would require signatures from 25% of the electors in order to file a recall petition.

Issue 27 also proposes to amend/change the City Charter regarding recall efforts by requiring a declaration of intent to petition for a recall. With this declaration of an intent so filed, a 45-day time limit would be placed on the filing of the petitions. 

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has more information and complete sample ballots on their Web site:  www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us