County to Use Tax Lid Exception for Jail Security Equipment - Seward Independent

County to use tax lid exception for jail security equipment - Seward Independent

Seward County will use an exception clause in the budget cap imposed by the state to levy taxes to fund the purchase of a new video camera system for the Seward County Justice Center in the 2026-27 budget. Seward County Commissioners on July 21 directed Detention Center Director Sara Stenger to include in her 2026-27 budget the remaining $203,580 owed on the $339,300 purchase of cameras and other VMS system and security control computer componen…

Lorain County Commissioners reject sales tax increase for new jail, aim for 2027 ballot instead

ELYRIA, Ohio — Lorain County commissioners decided Tuesday not to ask voters for a sales tax increase to build a new jail, saying it would be too difficult to convince residents to vote yes this November.