Avon Lake Vote Provides $1.5 Million to Schools

Avon Lake schools will be able to purchase computers, textbooks and buses to help students after a vote during Tuesday’s elections.

The Avon Lake citizens passed two permanent improvement levies during Tuesday's elections that will provide $1.5 million and $2.8 million to the area schools and public library, respectively.

The Avon Lake City Schools measure passed with 67% of the vote, according to Lorain County Board of Elections. The schools will now have $1.5 million to spend on improvements over five years.

"Thank you for your continued support of Avon Lake Students and the Avon Lake Schools," said Avon Lake City Superintendent Bob Scott in a statement. "Having the funds to maintain our facilities appropriately... helps us avoid or put off the higher costs of replacement due to age and wear and tear."

The Avon Lake City School District levy has been renewed since 1986. Revenue from the levy since then has gone to bus replacement, infrastructure repairs, new classroom furnishings, upgraded fire panels, enhancements to athletic fields, tree trimming and external and internal security cameras.

The Avon Lake Public Library measure passed with around 74% of the vote, renewing $2.8 million over 5 years.

The Avon Lake Public Library issued a statement thanking the citizens who voted for the levy. "It is with great pride that we serve the community and work to keep the Library a place you'll visit again and again."

The levies don't cost additional taxes, only continuing a payment for owners of $100,000 homes.