In addition to numerous local issues (tax levies, etc.) the voters will face a number of statewide issues on November 4th.
They are:
Issue 1 – Proposed Constitutional Amendment
To provide for earlier filing deadlines for statewide ballot issues.
Issue 2 – Proposed Constitutional Amendment
To authorize the state to issue bonds to continue the Clean Ohio program for environmental
revitalization and conservation.
Issue 3 – Proposed Constitutional Amendment
To amend the constitution to protect private property rights in ground water, lakes and other watercourses.
Issue 4 – Proposed Law
Initiated legislation requiring paid sick leave for employees in Ohio.
Withdrawn by Petitioners’ Committee on September 4, 2008.
Issue 5 – Referendum
Referendum on legislation making changes to check cashing lending, sometimes known as “payday lending,” fees, interest rates and practices.
Issue 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendment
To amend the constitution by initiative petition for a casino near Wilmington in Southwest Ohio and distribute to all Ohio counties a tax on the casino.
See here for extended report from Ohio’s Secretary of State giving detailed information about each issue and the pro’s and con’s of each issue.
See here for list of candidates in Montgomery County.
