Avon Lake pairs tax vote news with coyote alert | The Locally Times
A May 5 city announcement details a $6.6 million tax proposal for the same day's ballot while also issuing a coyote advisory for a mating season that peaked in February.
The city’s notice states that coyotes become more active, visible, territorial, and vocal as they search for mates and establish dens. The document identifies February as the peak of this mating season. The source material announces the availability of these resources but does not detail the specific tips provided to residents. The city’s website does not provide information explaining why the advisory about the February peak season was posted in May. ## Concurrent City Announcements The May 5 bulletin from the city included several other community updates. The same announcement informed residents that the Recreation Department’s 2026 Spring/Summer Program Guide is now available. Additionally, the city announced that the Avon Lake Community Council is accepting nominations for its 2026 Citizen of the Year and Project of the Year awards. The records do not specify the deadline for these nominations. ## Proposed Tax Increase The May 5 city announcement also detailed a proposed 0.4% municipal income tax increase on the May 5, 2026, primary election ballot. If the ballot measure passes, Avon Lake’s income tax rate would be adjusted from 1.5% to 1.9% for a five-year period. The city projects this 0.4% increase will generate approximately $6.6 million in revenue. The announcement states these funds are intended for road and capital improvement needs. City records show an informational meeting about the city's capital improvements program and proposed tax was held on March 11. The city’s announcement does not list the specific projects that would be funded by the new revenue. ## City Receives Finance Award The city also announced it had received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The recognition was for the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2023.