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Due to cuts to the local government funds Washington County will receive in 2013, the village of Lowell anticipates receiving $11,686.74 in those funds after repayment deductions, a 74 percent or $34,023 reduction in revenue funds compared to 2011, Ayers said. To balance Lowell’s general fund budget for 2013, ‘We’re gonna need to come up with about $44,000 roughly,’ said [Mayor David] Pitzer.Beyond asking voters to approve a levy request, the village has received private donations to help maintain police and fire services that were in jeopardy due to Kasich’s cuts.