To the Editor:

I encourage the voters of Lorain County to join me in support of Issue 11, the Transit Levy. Passage of Issue 11 will enable Lorain County Transit to reinstitute some of the bus routes in our county that were eliminated due to reduced funding.

Passage of the levy, which would cost the owner of a $100,000 property $2.50 per year, will raise almost $500,000 annually. Lorain County is the most populated county in the state that does not have a dedicated revenue stream for public transit. Being unable to match state and federal funding, our tax dollars are helping to support public transit in other parts of the state. Let’s keep Lorain County tax dollars in Lorain County! Increased funding will enhance the currently limited transit service and enable Lorain County Transit to reinstitute some of the lost services. Expansion of bus service in our county can help put more of our residents back to work by providing [transportation] options for them to get education, training and job opportunities.

Please vote for Issue 11 to assist those in need of public transportation throughout Lorain County.

–Scott Broadwell

Oberlin City Council President