Westlake school board considers asking voters for new tax: Best of the Beat WESTLAKE, Ohio – Westlake School Board may ask taxpayers for more money to maintain school buildings and replace buses. And Westlake government employees, including the mayor and the law director, could get a two-percent pay raise. Giant Eagle in Rocky River opened after its renovations, and now offers beer on tap and a new café. Catch up on these stories and other news in the last week from the West Shore communities of Westlake, Rocky River and Bay Village. Westlake School board to decide on putting new tax on the ballot: The board will decide Monday whether to place a new property tax on the May 4 ballot to pay for capital projects, such building and bus repairs, safety and security upgrades, textbook replacements and technology improvements in the classroom. Westlake government workers could see pay raise: Westlake employees could receive a 2-percent increase in pay this year, under a recommendation by the Westlake Finance Committee Tuesday. Westlake City Council is expected to vote on the pay increases at its Feb. 5 meeting. The move would put Mayor Dennis Clough’s total salary at $148,700, which includes a base pay of $136,700 plus $1,000 for every year of service up to 12 years. [...]The post Westlake school board considers asking voters for new tax: Best of the Beat appeared first on Ohio news. ohianews/westlake-school-board-considers-asking-voters-for-new-tax-best-of-the-beat/
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