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Ohio Department of Aging Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 6, 2009

Ohio Voters Overwhelmingly Support Senior Services Levies
All 16 Senior Services Property Tax Levies on Nov. 3 Ballot Pass

COLUMBUS - Ohio voters approved all 16 senior services property tax levies on the Nov. 3 general election ballot, which included 14 countywide levies and two municipal levies. Passage of these levies will generate more than $20 million in additional annual revenue for local programs and services. Seventy of Ohio's 88 counties have countywide levies that, combined with 14 municipal levies, will generate more than $136 million in annual revenue.

"On Tuesday, Ohio voters recognized that senior services levies are critical to augment limited federal and state funds and accommodate a rapidly increasing older adult population," said Barbara E. Riley, director of the Ohio Department of Aging. "Levy funds support a wide range of home- and community-based services for older adults and are an integral part of the state's long-term care system. Services provided with levy funds include senior centers, nutrition programs, transportation and adult day care."

On Nov. 3:

  • There were 16 senior services levies on the ballot, including 14 countywide and 2 municipal levies.
  • Fourteen levies passed with more than 60 percent of the vote; 11 passed at 65 percent or more.
  • Six levies passed with more than 70 percent of the vote; 3 passed at 75 percent or more.
  • The Williams County levy had the strongest passage, with 79 percent of the vote.

The Department of Aging monitors and tracks levies statewide. A list of current levies, including millage and estimated revenue, is available on the department's Web site (www.aging.ohio.gov/information/seniorserviceslevies/).

About ODA

The Ohio Department of Aging provides leadership for the delivery of services and supports that improve and promote quality of life and personal choice for older Ohioans, adults with disabilities, their families and their caregivers. Working with 12 area agencies on aging and other community partners, the department offers home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, the long-term care ombudsman program, the Golden Buckeye Card and more. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov.