License plates could help fund historical societies
Medina County plate could be designed by local artist
A new license plate, like this organizational sample, might be in the county’s future if 150 supporters sign a local petition to have the plate created in 2018. Photo submitted by OHIO BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
MEDINA COUNTY — With the county’s bicentennial coming up, state representatives Steve Hambley and Darrell Kick have proposed sponsoring a Medina County license plate that, if approved, would be issued in 2018.
Sam Boyer, member of the Medina County Bicentennial Committee, said the idea was “enthusiastically received” by members of the Historical Council of Medina County and the county’s newly formed Bicentennial Committee, chaired by Medina County Commissioner Bill Hutson.
“Members are now collecting the names, addresses and license plate numbers of anyone who is interested in buying a license plate and asking resident graphic artists to submit ideas for the license plate,” Boyer said.
Members of the committee agreed the license plates should have a picture depicting the county and words that include “Medina County, established 1818” so that the plates can be used for years to come.
If approved, the artwork would be submitted to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to be issued starting in January, Boyer said.
Because the deadline for approval is fast approaching, members of the committee is urging anyone who has an interest in possibly buying the proposed license plates in 2018 to sign a petition. That petition must be signed by 150 individuals who intends to purchase the license plate. Those signatures must be original and identifiable.
Once the signatures are collected, the state legislature will have to pass a bill and the bill must be signed by the governor in order to create the new license plate.
“We would hope the entire community would choose this license plate to support their community pride and to support the historical societies throughout the county,” Hambley said.
Those interested in the license plates can download Form 4820 at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at bmv.ohio.gov. Completed forms be sent to Peggy Folk at the Medina County Commissioners office, pfolk@medinaco.org as soon as possible, Boyer said.
“If the process of creating the license plate moves forward, any proceeds from the sale of those license plates will help with bicentennial celebrations and then be used to help the Historical Council,” Boyer said, noting that the council represents 18 historical societies and museums in Medina County.
Sam Boyer, member of the Medina County Bicentennial Committee, said the idea was “enthusiastically received” by members of the Historical Council of Medina County and the county’s newly formed Bicentennial Committee, chaired by Medina County Commissioner Bill Hutson.
“Members are now collecting the names, addresses and license plate numbers of anyone who is interested in buying a license plate and asking resident graphic artists to submit ideas for the license plate,” Boyer said.
Members of the committee agreed the license plates should have a picture depicting the county and words that include “Medina County, established 1818” so that the plates can be used for years to come.
If approved, the artwork would be submitted to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to be issued starting in January, Boyer said.
Because the deadline for approval is fast approaching, members of the committee is urging anyone who has an interest in possibly buying the proposed license plates in 2018 to sign a petition. That petition must be signed by 150 individuals who intends to purchase the license plate. Those signatures must be original and identifiable.
Once the signatures are collected, the state legislature will have to pass a bill and the bill must be signed by the governor in order to create the new license plate.
“We would hope the entire community would choose this license plate to support their community pride and to support the historical societies throughout the county,” Hambley said.
Those interested in the license plates can download Form 4820 at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at bmv.ohio.gov. Completed forms be sent to Peggy Folk at the Medina County Commissioners office, pfolk@medinaco.org as soon as possible, Boyer said.
“If the process of creating the license plate moves forward, any proceeds from the sale of those license plates will help with bicentennial celebrations and then be used to help the Historical Council,” Boyer said, noting that the council represents 18 historical societies and museums in Medina County.