VOTERS IN communities across Eastern Ohio chose to approve several levies but shot down other measures in Tuesday’s general election.

∫ In the village of Belmont, voters chose not to support an additional 3.5-mill property tax for a continuing period of time. The tax would have funded current general operating expenses, including cemetery maintenance costs and police department operations.

A total of 62 voted in favor of the levy, while 139 voted against the levy.

∫ In Bethesda, voters chose not to support an additional property tax proposed at a rate of 1.5 mills for a continuing period of time. Its proceeds would have provided and maintained vehicles, communications and other equipment used directly in the operation of the police department or the payment of salaries to police personnel.

A total of 206 voted in favor of the levy, while 328 voted against the levy.

∫ Holloway residents chose to vote for the renewal of a 2.5-mill property tax for five years. Money generated will be used to purchase emergency squad and fire department equipment only used directly in the operation of the emergency squad and fire department.

A total of 71 voted in favor of the levy, while 40 voted against the levy.

∫ Residents chose to vote in support of a second renewal levy in the community at a rate of 4 mills for five years to cover current expenses.

A total of 65 voted in favor of the levy, while 47 voted against the levy.

∫ In Shadyside, voters chose to support a 4-mill property tax renewal for five years for current expenses of the village.

This is a separate issue from the 5-mill, five-year property tax renewal sought by the Shadyside Local School District.

A total of 947 voted in favor of the levy, while 753 voted against the levy.

∫ Colerain Township voters had the opportunity to decide whether to implement aggregation programs for natural gas and electrical supplies.

Residents decided to support both gas and electric aggregation — 1,200 voted yes for natural gas, while 903 voted no; 1,161 voted yes for electrical supplies, while 943 voted no.

∫ In Kirkwood Township, voters chose not to approve an additional 1-mill, five-year property tax for maintaining and operating cemeteries.

A total of 77 voted in favor of the levy, while 120 voted against the levy.

∫ Residents opted to renew a property tax at a rate of 0.5 mills for five years to provide fire protection.

A total of 114 voted in favor of the levy, while 84 voted against the levy.

∫ Mead Township voters chose to renew a 1-mill levy for five years. It will fund construction, reconstruction and resurfacing of roads in Mead Township but excluding the village of Shadyside.

A total of 645 voted in favor of the levy, while 423 voted against the levy.

∫ In Pease Township, voters chose to support a renewal of a 0.5-mill, five-year levy on the ballot. Its purpose includes providing and maintaining fire apparatus, appliances, buildings or sites, or sources of water supply and materials, or payment of permanent, part-time or volunteer firemen or firefighting companies, or to purchase ambulance equipment or provide ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company.

A total of 1,048 voted in favor of the levy, while 710 voted against the levy.

∫ In Pultney Township, voters decided to implement a natural gas aggregation. A total of 1,579 voted yes for the levy, while 1,294 voted no for the levy. A total of 1,048 voted in favor of the levy, while 710 voted against the levy.

∫ Wayne Township voters chose to renew a 1.45-mill levy for five years for general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repairing of roads and bridges. A total of 207 voted in favor of the levy, while 160 voted against the levy.

∫ Wheeling Township’s voters chose not to support a property tax renewal of 0.75 mills for five years for current expenses. A total of 415 voted in favor of the levy, while 435 voted against the levy.

∫ Those same voters chose to renew a 1.2-mill property tax for five years for general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repairing of roads and bridges. A total of 450 voted in favor of the levy, while 396 voted against the levy.

Yorkville residents had three measures to consider.

∫ Voters chose to support the renewal of a 1-mill, five-year levy for current expenses. A

total of 92 voted in favor of the levy, while 83 voted against the levy.

∫ Voters chose to renew a second levy for the same purpose at a rate of 1.5 mills for five years.

A total of 93 voted in favor of the levy, while 81 voted against the levy.

∫ Voters chose not to renew a 1.5-mill, five-year levy for storm sewage maintenance. A total of 86 voted in favor of the levy, while 88 voted against the levy.

The vote totals reflect unofficial numbers reported by the Belmont County Board of Elections on Tuesday evening.