WARREN — City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve two measures tied to a new economic partnership with Champion.

The main measure creates a Joint Economic Development District, or JEDD, at the site of a Mercy Health facility. This district will help bring in new money through a 2.5% income tax on businesses and workers there. The tax will pay for things like road improvements and other needs in the area.

Council members heard from Michael Keys, the city’s community development director, during a public hearing before the vote. He explained that the JEDD is like a small government for that spot. It will have a board to make decisions on taxes and spending.

“This is all about forming a district that allows for self-governance,” Keys said. “The tax money will go to infrastruc

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