HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — The Little Miami Board of Education is going ahead with plans to place a five-year levy on the May ballot.

        It has two components. The first is to renew the $930,000-a-year operating levy first passed in 1992 and renewed in 1997. The second part would raise an additional $1,770,000 each year, with collections beginning in January 2003.

        The Warren County auditor will provide the district the millage rate it needs to raise that additional amount each year.

        Stephen Rothwell, elected to the board in November, said the district needs the support of the community now more than ever to pass the levy. He added that the board must communicate to the people what would happen if the levy fails, and how the money will be used to meet the operating costs and educational needs of all students.

        Little Miami Treasurer Barb Swisher said the levy is needed to avoid an operating deficit in the district and to cover inflationcosts. She added that she is ready to answer questions about finances from any member of the community.

        “We're growing and growing rapidly,” added Mrs. Swisher.

        Board member Bobbie Grice said the levy is needed because the district does not have a big industrial base to lessen the tax burden for the homeowner. The board voted unanimously Tuesday night to go ahead with the levy.

        Liz Gloshen, who has two children at Maineville Elementary, will spearhead a campaign to pass the levy. A meeting is scheduled for Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria for anyone who would like to volunteer on the levy campaign.

        “We don't have industry here, so it has to come from our pockets,” said Mrs. Gloshen.

        The owner of a $100,000 home pays $73 for the current levy. Under the proposal, the homeowner would pay an additional $138.

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