Willard parks levy passes; Huron County measure defeated
By David Jacobs
Unofficial results from the May 6 election in Willard and Huron County are in, as reported by the county elections board.
A replacement levy for Willard Parks and Recreation passed 201-89 (69.31 percent-30.69 percent), according to final unofficial results. This 0.50-mill replacement levy proposal was for five years. Willard turnout was 8.7 percent.
Separately, voters in Huron County rejected 2,370-1,644 (59.04 percent-40.96 percent) a measure for Huron County Board of Mental Health & Addiction Services, according to the final unofficial results. This levy was a 10-year 0.5 mill replacement with a 0.5 mill increase -- bringing it to 1-mill.
Overall, Huron County's turnout was 10.86 percent. Polls across Ohio closed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
State Issue 2 to fund public infrastructure capital improvements by permitting the issuance of general obligation bonds was passing 67.78% to 32.22% with 97 percent of Ohio's vote in, the Ohio Secretary of State's office reported late Tuesday.
Two measures were submitted for Plymouth voters to address on May 6 when a cemetery renewal passed and a police levy failed, per final unofficial results:
-- Plymouth: property tax renewal - 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2025, first due 2026 operating and maintaining the village cemetery. The vote was 37-26 in Richland County and 35-15 in Huron County.
-- Plymouth: property tax-additional - 2 mills, 5 years, for police. The vote was 35 against and 28 in favor in Richland County and 37 against and 13 in favor in Huron County.
HURON COUNTY RESULTS via Board of Elections.
In Huron County, the election board’s Facebook page is “Huron County, Ohio Board of Elections.” Frequent updates are posted there. A link to the board’s website is available here. Voting locations can be found on that website.
