5 Things to Know about the November Election in Strongsville

1. There'll be race for Strongsville School Board. Four candidates filed to run for two open seats: Incumbent Jennifer Sinisgalli and newcomers George Grozan, Duke Evans and Sujata Emani. Board President David Frazee is not seeking re-election. (Check Strongsville Patch on Wednesday for more information on the school board race).

2. The City Council race was set in February, but here's a recap of the five candidates seeking the three open at-large seats: Incumbents Joe DeMio, Ken Dooner and Duke Southworth are running for another term. They will be challenged by Dave Gusman, a former Strongsville school board member, and Ruth Brickley, a current school board member.

3. Voters will decide a rezoning. The owners of a daycare center on Howe Road want to build a senior living facility next door. The issue seeks to change the zoning on a four-acre parcel from R1-75 (single family) to SR-2 (senior).

4. A tax increase awaits. Strongsville is asking for a 1.4-mill levy for general expenses. It's less than the 1.5-mill levy being collected now, but would be collected at today's property values.

5. There will be two regional issues. The Cleveland Metroparks will ask voters to renew a 1.8-mill levy and increase it .9 mills; and Cuyahoga County wants to replace a 2.9-mill levy for health and human services with a 3.9-mill issue.