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Hicks-Hudson wins mayoral election
Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson decisively won the seat Tuesday that she was elevated to in February upon the death of former Mayor D. Michael Collins, besting six other challengers, including two former mayors.
She will now serve the remaining two years of Mr. Collins’ term.
Ms. Hicks-Hudson, 64, with 100 percent of the vote counted was leading with 20,472 votes, or 34.48 percent of the vote. Her nearest rival, former Mayor Mike Bell, had 10,488 votes, or 17.66 percent of the vote.
Ms. Hicks-Hudson, the endorsed Democrat, was backed by the state Democratic Party and a secretive committee based in Columbus that spent money to advertise on her behalf. FULL STORY
KEITH C. BURRIS: Credit goes to Hicks-Hudson
Legal pot receives dramatic rejection
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters soundly nipped in the bud a proposal that would have made the state the first east of Colorado to legalize pot for both recreational and medical use and build an estimated $1 billion-a-year commercial industry around it.
Voters seemed to hammer that rejection home with their approval of a competing amendment designed to make it tougher to use the state constitution to lock in exclusive rights for certain business interests.
With 88 percent of the precincts counted on Tuesday, Issue 3, the legalization question, was failing dramatically with just 35 percent in support. Issue 2, the anti-monopoly question, was ahead with 52 percent voting “yes.”
“Never underestimate the wisdom of Ohio voters,” said Curt Steiner, spokesman for Ohioans Against Marijuana Monopolies. “They saw through the smokescreen of slick ads, fancy but deceptive mailings, phony claims about tax revenues, and of course, Buddie, the marijuana mascot.” FULL STORY
Ottawa Hills residents approve controlled bow hunt in village
A contentious issue in Ottawa Hills was settled at the ballot box Tuesday when village voters approved a measure to allow deer hunting.
Residents voted in favor of a controlled bow hunt to thin the village’s deer herd. A similar proposal was defeated in 2010.
The final tally was 1,170 votes in favor and 847 votes opposed, a 58 percent to 42 percent margin. The 2010 results were 54 percent opposed and 46 percent in favor, a 185-vote difference.
The potential cull has brought out strong emotions, with residents debating whether the deer population has caused excessive property damage and resulted in safety risks to motorists. Homeowners have consistently voiced complaints about gardens, flower beds, and lawns being ruined. FULL STORY
Photo galleries
Northwest Ohio turns out to the polls
Hicks-Hudson celebrates; Bell, Finkbeiner concede
Other Election Day stories
REGIONAL ISSUES: Fremont backs Ballville Dam renewal
SCHOOL LEVIES: Voters in Oregon OK 3.95-mill levy to fund schools
LOCAL LEVIES: Zoo’s levy renewal passes easily
ISSUE 1: Revision approved in how Ohio redraws districts
REGIONAL RACES: Incumbent takes first contested B.G. mayor’s race since ’99
SUBURBAN CANDIDATES: Mayor MacKinnon earns 2nd Rossford term
AT THE POLLS: Voter turnout climbs over last mayoral election
EDUCATION BOARDS: Eichenberg in line for spot in Toledo; close race follows
TOLEDO CITY COUNCIL: Ujvagi holds onto narrow lead for his 4th trip to city council
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN: Monroe voters reject 20-year levy to build new fire station
SYLVANIA: Incumbents earn re-election to City Council
First Published November 4, 2015, 7:14 a.m.
