哥伦比亚县选民将在周二决定是否续签一项为资助重要老年服务而不提高税收的0.5万美元税. Columbiana County voters will decide Tuesday whether to renew a 0.5-mill levy that funds vital senior services without raising taxes.

哥伦比亚县选民将在周二决定是否续征0.5百万元的高级服务税, 为60岁及以上的居民的重要方案提供资金。 Columbiana County voters will decide Tuesday whether to renew a 0.5-mill senior services levy, which funds critical programs for residents aged 60 and older. 这种更新不会提高房主的税收,它支持家庭护理、维修、无障碍改造和案件管理等服务,每年产生大约102万美元。 The renewal, which won’t raise taxes for homeowners, supports services like home care, repairs, accessibility modifications, and case management, generating about $1.02 million annually. 2024年,它向760名老年人提供服务,使用了859 233美元,提供了6 000多个案件管理小时。 In 2024, it served 760 seniors, used $859,233, and provided over 6,000 case management hours. 最需要的是家务、家居修理和购物援助等服务。 Services such as housework, home repairs, and shopping assistance were most requested. 资格根据年龄、房屋所有权和收入确定,并采用滑动式共同付费。 Eligibility is based on age, homeownership, and income, with sliding-scale co-pays. 税收还有助于获得国家赠款,以扩大服务。 The levy has also helped secure state grants to expand services. 县级官员强调财政责任及计划在家中安全帮助老年人的作用。 County officials stress fiscal responsibility and the program’s role in helping seniors age safely at home.