Posted on: October 12, 2016
The Martins Ferry Police Department is seeking citizens’ support to pass a 5 mil levy. If passed, the levy would generate $300,000 earmarked directly for the police operations budget.
The levy is needed to offset the loss of Local Government Funds which have been reduced substantially over the past several years by the state government. ?A large portion of the Local Government Funds have been a traditional source of funding for Martins Ferry’s safety forces. ?These cuts, enacted by the State of Ohio, have made it impossible to sustain a fully staffed Police Department.
Passage of this levy would ensure a stream of funding for the Police Department as well as decrease the amount of money now being used to support the police from the city’s General Fund. ?As a result, the General Fund would be able to support other city departments such as Street and Cemetery.
Should the levy fail, deep budget cuts would take place resulting in a reduction in police officers, dispatchers, and ultimately a less safe Martins Ferry.
The cost of the 5 mil levy to a property owner is dependent on the value of the property owned. ?For example, a home worth $80,000 would have a gross tax increase of $140. ?When the Homestead Reduction is included, the actual tax would be $96.25. For less than the price of two tickets to a major league sporting event or concert, a citizen can insure police protection throughout their city.
Election day is Tuesday, November 8, 2016. ?All precincts in Martins Ferry vote at the Martins Ferry Schools Complex.
For more information about the levy, please contact the Martins Ferry Police Department at (740) 633-2121.
Posted on: September 7, 2016
The Belmont County Commissioners will hold a Town Hall Meeting at the Martins Ferry Library Auditorium on Tuesday September 13th at 6:00 pm. ?The public is invited and encouraged to attend. ?The Commissioners will address issues relevant to Belmont County while taking questions from the audience. ?Don’t miss this chance to have your concerns heard.
Posted on: February 16, 2016
Mayor Bob Krajnyak is offering all business professionals within the City of Martins Ferry a chance to meet the new administration, share ideas, and develop partnerships at a Business Meet and Greet on Wednesday February 24th at 5:30 in the American Legion Social Hall.
“We want to do all we can to help our current businesses as well as promote Martins Ferry as a place where businesses can establish roots,” Mayor Krajnyak said.
Hor d’oeuvres will be provided and a cash bar will be available. ?For more information, please phone the Mayor’s office at 740-633-2876.
Posted on: January 1, 2016
Along with getting used to writing 2016 when dating their checks, Ferrians will have a number of new city officials in new positions to get to know as well, beginning with new Martins Ferry Mayor Bob Krajnyak. Citizens already know Krajnyak from his years of service as City Councilman as well as his previous term as mayor from 1996-2000.
Other new city officials include Councilman Ben Neiman who will be serving his first term as Councilman at Large and Councilman Bob Hunker who will be returning to City Council after a two year absence to serve the citizens of the 1st Ward.
Along with the new elected officials, some administrative faces will also change. ?Chris Cleary, who served the last four years as a Councilman at Large has been appointed by Mayor Krajnyak to the position of City Service Director. ?Cleary last served in this position at the end of the 1990’s.
Although most positions have been decided, there remains a number of important positions which need to be filled. ?City Council’s 2nd and 3rd Ward seats are open as well as one Council at Large position. Citizens are encouraged to consider applying to fill these important legislative seats which play a vital role in shaping our city’s future.
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