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10-29-11 Lorain County Townships are considering forming a Police District, with a contract with the Lorain County Sheriff to provide Sheriff protection to the Townships. This protection will be funded by a 1mil property tax. This will be county wide and only for the townships providing 9-11 deputies dedicated to the Townships. Each Township can opt out but the vote will be county wide(townships only). The Townships will be "The Board" controlling how the money is spent by the Sherriff. County Commissioners will not control this funding.

Question: Shall Pittsfield join the 18 townships or shall Pittsfield opt out and not participate in this vote and not support the 1mil property tax?

update 03-01-12 Pittsfield Township Trustees Voted to Join the District There by Possible Allowing the Voters to Vote on the Levy in the Fall General Election.  As of 03-01-12 About 17 Townships have committed to the district with 1 opting out.

If  Pittsfield opts out we would have the present Sheriff protection without the aid of the added deputies.

Email your thoughts to info@pittsfieldtwp.us  or [New-click here to enter your thoughts on the blog form.]  

(Please pass this web poll on to others in the township)

Responses Below
03-20-12 -
As a 30 year resident of the township I can honestly say that if you count on the sheriff’s department for protection then you blindly put your faith in an organization that has little to no presence in our community when it counts. My advice is to become friends with your neighbors, buy a personal protection device and look out for one another.
I will not vote for this levy and will encourage fellow residents to do the same.

For the speed issue call the highway patrol because the sheriff will tell you it is not their problem. Speed is a major issue on our roads especially when the JVS kids are coming and going from school. I have seen them drag race, get 10 feet of air off hills, turf fields, take out utility poles and kill each other. It is a shame that they will never learn their lesson.
Best regards,
Dan
03-10-12 Good idea to opt in on a 3 year contract to evaluate the response, need and outcome.  Can opt out after 3 year contract if the program doesn't benefit the community or continue if it is beneficial.
We are new to the community and noted from several residence that there has been allot of theft in the area.  Also, one of our big concerns is
the speed which cars travel down the side roads., i.e., Hughes Rd., many cars travel so incredibly fast, we fear someone is going to get hurt one of these days.  Added patrol or assisting the sheriff is a good idea.
Thanks, Jenn and Dave 
01-28-12 Unknown User
HELL NO, THEY WILL JUST LAYOFF AND MOVE PEOPLE AROUND AND WE WILL BE STUCK PAYING THE BILL


 
 

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