ELYRIA, Ohio — Some schools are weighing their options following Tuesday’s election. In Lorain County, voters rejected several school levies. Now, leaders in those districts are considering how to tighten their budgets even further.

“What comes to mind first is just a general sadness,” said Ann Schloss, the superintendent for Elyria City Schools. “I know we’re going to have to make some tough decisions down the road.”

On Tuesday, the district’s Issue 17 was voted down.

The 10-year, 4.9 mil levy would have generated $6.4 million for the district. It was an identical levy to one that fell short in May 2025.

Schloss said the district was already in the process of trimming $3 million from its budget following the last election. Now she said staffing and program cuts are likely.

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