Seven (7) County Districts that will ensure local representation that recognized the diversity of various regions of Lorain County. These seven (7) districts will allow for
citizens to be represented by a member of their own District. By law, each district will have a population within 5% of each other and the Districts were determined by an independent organization.
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Seven (7) County Districts that will ensure local representation |
| b. | Recognizes the diversity of various regions of Lorain County |
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These seven (7) Districts will allow for citizens to be represented by a member of their own community |
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Total dollar amount currently spent for Commissioner salaries will be spread amongst seven (7) elected individuals vs. three (3) |
| b. | Salaries of Commissioners will be lower than the state statute (approximately $34,000 vs. $82,000 currently) |
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No healthcare benefits will be paid to Commisioners for their part-time position |
| d. | Does NOT affect regular county rank and file employees |
Article X of the Ohio Constitution gives county government benefits similar to those conferred on citirs and villages under the Home Rule Amendment of 1912. This will give Lorain County the ability to adjust organizational structure without the state of Ohio Legislature having to make changes in the state statute. Charter counties may:
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Vary the number of members of their government body |
| b. | Choose county officers |
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Offer citizens the ability to set term limits |
| d. | Set salaries and benefits of elected officials |
With Seven (7) Commissioners, the district formation will better reflect the Rural, Suburban, and Urban nature of Lorain County. We believe that this will result in the establishment of equitable policies that will benefit all three constituencies and help the county progress into the 21st Century. Most municipalities in Lorain County already operate as a Charter form of government.