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Ohio’s new attorney general inherits massive FirstEnergy bribery case -- and vows to commit
By Michelle Rivera
Avon Lake voters reject income tax, advance charter amendment
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM · 1 min read
Avon Lake -- Voters in Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville made their voices heard on a number of statewide, county and local candidates, levies and issues in the 2026 midterm election. And while statewide races stole the headlines, two issues in Avon Lake brought passion and surprises with the proposed income tax increase and a charter amendment. And both results leave city leaders disappointed.
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