You've seen the signs, heard the commercials... but do you really know what the heck we are voting on tomorrow? You are not alone. We have a brief description of some of the prominent issues to help. Our information comes from the League of Woman voters Cincinnati. Keep in mind, it is not that we back any one view, but found the information helpful.

Issue 1:
Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Authorize the State to Issue Bonds to Provide Compensation to Veterans of the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq Conflicts

Issue 2:
Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board -

Issue 3:
Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Authorize a Casino in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio... This amendment would authorize four casinos, one each in Cincinnati,Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo, located on particular parcels of land owned by private individuals. The operator would be required to pay a tax of 33% annually on gross casino receipts. “Gross casino receipts” excludes payments to winners. The tax revenue would be allocated in the following ways:

51% to the 88 counties on a pro rata basis, with 50% of the county’s distribution going to the county’s most populated city if it had a population of greater than 80,000 as of the 2000 United States census.

34% to public school districts in proportion to their public school district populations.

5% to the host city where the casino that generated the revenue is located.

3% to fund the Ohio Casino Control Commission.

3% to a fund supporting purses, breeding programs and operations at existing horse racetracks.

2% to fund a state law enforcement training program.

2% to fund treatment of problem gambling and substance abuse.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission would license and regulate casino operators, management companies, key employees and all gaming. The commission would have 7 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

ISSUE 4
HAMILTON COUNTY TAX LEVY - FAMILY HEALTH AND HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES & TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

An additional tax for the benefit of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the purpose of SUPPLEMENTING THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE FAMILY HEALTH AND HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

This is a new levy of 0.34 mills on residential and commercial property in Hamilton County to fund services and treatment programs that were previously covered by the Health and Hospitalization

– Drake levy (2004-2009) and several new programs. This levy will bring in approximately

.5 million per year and .3 million over the 5 year term. The owner of 0,000 property will pay

.06 per year, a reduction from .73 per year under the former levy which is expiring.

The levy was requested by the Hamilton County Commissioners and reviewed by the Tax Levy Review Committee.

ISSUE 5
HAMILTON COUNTY TAX LEVY MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

A renewal of 3.62 mills and an increase of 0.51 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the purpose of PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOLS, WORKSHOPS, CLINICS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND SUCH OTHER SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 5126, OHIO REVISED CODE.

ISSUE 6
HAMILTON COUNTY TAX LEVY - MUSEUM CENTER
A renewal of part of an existing levy, being a reduction of 0.02 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of

Hamilton County, Ohio, for the purpose of SUPPLEMENTING THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE FOR MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, AND REPAIR OF A PUBLIC BUILDING, THE CINCINNATI UNION TERMINAL, OCCUPIED BY THE CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER.

ISSUE 7
HAMILTON COUNTY TAX LEVY - PUBLIC LIBRARY
An additional tax for the benefit of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of PROVIDING OPERATING EXPENSES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

ISSUE 8
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT CITY OF CINCINNATI
The proposal if approved would amend the Charter of the City of Cincinnati by adding a new article. The proposed article would require the approval of City voters before the sale or transfer of any assets of the City of Cincinnati or its Boards or Commissions to any regional water district, or any regional water or sewer district, formed under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 6119.

ISSUE 9
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT CITY OF CINCINNATI
The proposed ballot issue would amend the Charter of the City of Cincinnati by adding Article XIV. The new article would require the approval of City voters before the City or any of its Boards and Commissions could spend money for right-of-way acquisition or construction of improvements for any passenger rail transportation, including but not limited to streetcars.

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CITY ISSUES

Issue 10. Cincinnati 20-D - Local Option - Sunday Sales at Kroger - Wine and Mixed Beverages 10am - Midnight

Issue 11. Cincinnati 25-J - Local Option - Sunday Sales at Wal Mart - Wine and Mixed Beverages 10am - Midnight

Issue 12. Forest Park G - Local Option - Sunday Sales at Wal Mart - Wine and Mixed Beverages 10am - Midnight

Issue 13. Harrison C - Local Option - Sunday Sales At Kroger - Wine And Mixed Beverages 10am - Midnight

Issue 14. Milford - Tax levy - Renewal - 5.3 mills, 5 yr - Fire Protection Services

Issue 15. North College Hill - Tax Levy - Replacement - 0.5 mill, 5 yr - Senior Services

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Issue 16. Norwood 2-A - Local Option - Sunday Sales At Kroger - Wine And Mixed Beverages 10am - Midnight

Issue 17. Norwood 2-B - Local Option - Sunday Sales at Donna’s Carryout - Wine, Mixed Beverages and Spirituous Liquor 10am - Midnight

Issue 18. St. Bernard - Charter Amendment - 4 yr Terms for President and Members of Council

Issue 19. Silverton - Charter Amendment - Civil Service

Issue 20. Silverton - Charter Amendment - 4 yr Terms for Mayor and Council

Issue 21. Silverton - Charter Amendment - Non-Partisan Elections for Mayor and Council

Issue 22. Springdale - Charter Amendment - Section F-Contracts and Expenditures, Paragraph 3

Issue 23. Springdale - Charter Amendment - Section F-Contracts and Expenditures, Paragraph 4

Issue 24. Springdale - Charter Amendment - Section D-General, Paragraph 2

Issue 25. Springdale - Charter Amendment - Section B-Council Candidates Nomination, Paragraph 6

Issue 26. Springdale - Charter Amendment - Section D-Budget, Paragraph 3

Issue 27. Springdale - Charter Amendment - Section E-Establish Department of Public Works

Issue 28. Springdale - Charter Amendment - Section G-Clerk of Council/Finance Director, Paragraph 6

Issue 29. Springdale E - Local Option - Sunday Sales at Sam’s Club - Wine and Mixed Beverages 10am - Midnight

VILLAGE/TOWNSHIP ISSUES

Issue 30. Village of Addyston - Tax Levy - Renewal - 2 mills, 5 yr - Fire Protection & EMS

Issue 31. Village of Addyston A - Local Option - Sunday Sales at Interesting Investments LLC - Wine, Mixed Beverages and Spirituous Liquor 10am - Midnight

Issue 32. Village of Glendale - Proposed Electric Aggregation

Issue 33. Village of Glendale - Proposed Natural Gas Aggregation

Issue 34. Village of Golf Manor - Tax Levy - Renewal - 7 mills, 5 yr - COE

Issue 35. Village of Golf Manor - Charter Amendment - Eliminate Residency Requirement

Issue 36. Village of Greenhills - Tax Levy - Renewal - 1.5 mills, 5 yr - Roads

Issue 37. Vill of Lincoln Hgts - Charter Amendment - Article II Section 2.10 Removal and Vacancies

Issue 38. Vill of Lincoln Hgts - Charter Amendment - Article III Section 3.08 Interference By Council

Issue 39. Vill of Lincoln Hgts - Charter Amendment - Article VI Section 6.01 Recall

Issue 40. Village of Lockland - Proposed Electric Aggregation

Issue 41. Village of Mariemont - Tax Levy - Addition - 4.75 mills, 5 yr - COE

Issue 42. Village of Mariemont - Proposed Ordinance - Zoning

Issue 43. Village of Woodlawn - Income Tax - 0.1% Increase

Issue 44. Colerain Twp I - Local Option - Sunday Sales at Wal Mart - Wine and Mixed Beverages

Issue 45. Colerain Twp V - Local Option - Sunday Sales at Wal Mart - Wine and Mixed Beverages 10am - Midnight

Issue 46. Green Twp M - Local Option - Sunday Sales at Don Hattings Super Market - Beer, Wine and Mixed Beverages 10am - Midnight

Issue 47. Miami Twp - Tax Levy - Replacement - 1.6 mills, CPT - Police Protection

Issue 48. Miami Twp - Tax Levy - Replacement - 3.29 mills, CPT - Fire Protection & EMS

Issue 49. Symmes Twp - Tax Levy-Replacement & Decrease - 1 mill, 3 yr - Parks and Recreation

Issue 50. Symmes Twp - Proposed Electric Aggregation

Issue 51. Symmes Twp - Proposed Natural Gas Aggregation

SCHOOL ISSUES

Issue 52. Cincinnati School -Tax Levy - Renewal - 9.11 mills, 5 yr - Emergency Requirements

Issue 53. Mt. Healthy School - Tax Levy - Renewal - 1.39 mills, 5 yr - Emergency Requirements

Issue 54. Reading School - Tax Levy - Addition - 5.71 mills, 3 yr – Avoiding Operating Deficit

Issue 55. Winton Woods School - Tax Levy - Addition – 7.9 mills, 10 yr - Emergency Requirements

OTHER DISTRICTS

Issue 56. Harrison Twp Fire Dist - Tax Levy - Addition - 1.5 mills, CPT - Ambulance & EMS

Issue 57. Little Miami Joint Fire & Rescue District - Tax Levy - Addition - 2.3 mills, CPT - Fire & EMS

Issue 58. Columbia Twp Waste Dist – Tax Levy-Renewal - 3.5 mills, 3 yr - Waste Collection

Sleep in my friend!

Don't forget to set your clock back an hour this Saturday night before you go to bed! Daylight Savings ends.

You may have heard about the local woman who tried to scam the Dent Schoolhouse haunted attraction out of more than ,000 by trying to sell stolen tickets. Well, to add insult to injury, she claimed half the proceeds were going to breast cancer research.

In true Dent style, the haunted attraction is REALLY donating to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. What a stand-up thing to do. Go support them!

Chaeck out the details:
Cincinnati--The Dent Schoolhouse in turning screams into charity! On November 1st, the last day that the attraction is open, .00 of every ticket will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®!

Also, The Dent Schoolhouse will be selling Pink Cotton Candy all weekend long and a portion of the sales will also go to the local Cincinnati Chapter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®! Grab something sweet and help out a great organization!

The owners of Cincinnati's #1 Haunted Attraction, The Dent Schoolhouse, rallied together to help do their part in the fight against breast cancer! The schoolhouse is open Friday and Saturday night from 7:30-Midnight and Sunday from 7:30-10:00!

Learn about more of the grizzly details at www.frightsite.com

5963 Harrison Avenue, Dent, Ohio
Off I-74 at Rybolt / Harrison exit –
Two miles south on Harrison Ave.
Near the Showcase Western Hills Cinema.

Brian and Laura will premiere the new Adam Lambert single "For your Entertainment" during the Q102 Weekly Top Ten Countdown" today sometime between 4p and 5p!

We thought the single was going to be called "What do you want from me" but a last minute change and it is now "For your Entertainment" if you love Adam you are going to love the single!

Have you had a chance to get outside today? If not get outside now!! It is so beautiful!! Earlier I went to interview Ingrid Michaelson for FOX19 at the 20th Century Theater.

Her show is sold out and she is a sweetheart! Here are a couple of pictures from Oakley this afternoon...Brian

We had the Q102 screening of the new Michael Jackson "This Is It" film last night and it is getting great reviews. Here is a short clip from the movie.

I have battled my weight all my life and thanks to weight watchers and a lot of hard work I have finally figured it out over the last couple of years. I find many things in life that inspire me among my favorite things that I look forward to everyweek is Tuesday nights watching The Biggest Loser on Ch. 5.

Last night's show was just awesome! So many great stories on this season. Check out this clip from last night's elimination....Brian

Coldplay performed at a benefit in SF and they sent us this video of Chris Martin performing Yellow.