Lima will not move forward with Cable Road project after referendum defeat

Lima will not move forward with Cable Road project after referendum defeat

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The city of Lima will not move forward with its proposed Cable Road project after voters rejected a referendum concerning property acquisition for the project.

The referendum, placed on the ballot through a petition, was defeated by more than a 2-to-1 vote.

Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith says the project will not happen because its funding was specific to the proposal and design. She says city leadership understands how democracy works and respects the voters’ decision. However, she says the vote does not change the safety concerns along Cable Road.

“It does not change the safety issues that are still there on Cable Road. It still remains an important corridor, and we want to thank everyone who participated in the discussion. Whether you supported the proposal or you opposed it, it did show that people care deeply about their neighborhoods and our city, and we respect that engagement,” said Mayor Sharetta Smith.

Smith says there is no other funded project waiting in the wings for Cable Road.

The city will continue working on other projects already underway, including the reconstruction of the ...