Gersak Endorsed for Elyria 1st Ward Council Seat
The endorsement argues Charlene Gersak known as Cheri, favors environmentalism with local roots and a practical plan for downtown litter cleanup and a new city hall. It contrasts her with Republican Robert Rieth Jr. and Democrat Ken Pugh while noting East Broad Street issues and traffic limits.
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Experi Ence
Seventh Generation
Gersak
Keep America Beautiful
Ken Pugh
Pugh
Engelhard Corp
East Broad Street
Prospect Street
South Logan Street
Taylor Street
Elyria Voter Endorses Mayor Keys For 1999 Re election
Elyria resident with forty years in the city praises Mayor Keys for moving Elyria forward. They highlight enhancements to Ely Park, downtown with a merchants association, forums for citizen input, diverse city events, Cascade Park improvements including a safe playground, new fire and police facilities, bridges, and progress on Industrial Parkway. The writer supports Keys’s re election in 1999 citing experience and dedication.
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Elyria
Mike Keys
Ely Park
Merchants’ Association
Cascade Park
Fourth Street
Nast Bridge Street
City Hall
Don Rothgery for Elyria clerk of courts
A local voter endorses Don Rothgery for the Elyria clerk of courts seat opened by Dick Seward’s retirement. The write‑in notes his long service in Lorain County and Elyria politics, praising fairness, honesty, and willingness to improve operations.
Donald J Rothgery for Elyria Clerk on May 4
Don Rothgery has served Elyria as Council clerk and councilman at large and on the Park Board while adding computer systems for the Common Pleas Court. A Lorain County official for 16 years, he is a father and community member dedicated to public service. Vote Donald J Rothgery for clerk of Elyria Municipal Court on May 4.
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Don Rothgery
Elyria
Elyria Park
Lorain County
Common Pleas
Don
Donald J. Rothgery
Elyria Municipal
Campaign critique urges vote for Bill Grace in Elyria
A reader accuses Mayor Mike Keys of stagnation and blames him for delays on police station and Cascade Park fireworks. The letter praises civic groups for fireworks, notes mall expansion as overstated, and urges Elyria residents to vote for Bill Grace on May 4.
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Mike Keys
Elyria
Cascade Park
Keys
Midway Mall
Bill Grace
Elyria mayoral views contrast Grace and Keys on leadership
A letter argues Grace offers no concrete proposals or funding plans for changes before the primary. It praises Mayor Keys for experience during good and bad times, noting his work attracting industries after GM losses and promising a new city hall and a south end center. The author urges careful review of qualifications for city leadership.
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Bill Grace
Bil
Keys
Elyria
South End
General Motors
Bill
Letters to the Editor Endorsement for Mayor Keys
Democrat Women's Club urges Democrats to vote to keep Mayor Mike Keys in office praising his support for the club and his job as mayor while encouraging all party members to vote regardless of their chosen candidate.
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Democrat Women’s Club
Mike Keys
North Ridgeville council support letter for Dick Brent
A local reader praises Dick Brent for council service, noting 16 months on the council, perfect attendance, and three committees. The writer urges a yes vote on May 4 to support schools and cites Avon Lake School Board member Robert J. Berner endorsing prudent use of permanent improvement funds and a clear plan for school needs.
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Dick Brent
North Ridgeville
Avon Lake Board of Education
Robert J. Berner
Avon Lake
North Ridgeville Paramedic Levy Appeal Calls for Yes Vote
A North Ridgeville resident urges neighbors to vote yes on Issue 11 in May. The appeal praises the Fire Department EMS service since 1995 and asks residents to support continued funding to maintain modern, life saving paramedic care.
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Thas
North Ridgeville
Avon Lake bond aims to expand seven city schools
Avon Lake residents face a May 4 vote on a $41.8 million bond to build 15 new classrooms at four elementary schools and renovate libraries and cafeterias costing 4.4 million, add seven classrooms and library work at the middle and intermediate schools for 1.7 million, and complete high school additions and renovations totaling 27.9 million. The speaker notes community disagreement over the plan’s use and scope.
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Avon Lake
Avon Lake High School
Lorain Ward 8 Candidate Skip Carr Seeks Primary Support
Frederick Skip Carr, 8th Ward Council hopeful in Lorain, highlights 31 years at Ford, UAW Local 425 training, and community work with Lorain Youth Baseball. He cites unsafe street conditions and kid safety in wooded areas, pledging to represent residents’ concerns and win May 4 primary votes.
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Lorain
Frederick Carr
Skip
Ford Motor Co
United Auto Workers
Mike Keys Should Lead Elyria As Mayor
After reviewing the mayoral candidates and watching the debate on television, the author argues that Mike Keys is the best choice for Elyria mayor. The piece likens voters to an employment committee evaluating CEO experience, education, supervisory skills, budgeting, and city administration knowhow. It concludes Keys must be retained as mayor.
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Mike Keys
Employment Committee
Elyria
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A. C. Hudnutt
A. Cooper
Rudy Dicks
Andrew R. Young
John Lundy
Council
Washington Avenue
Carol Lane
Cleveland Street
Larry Tanner
1St Ward
Robert Rieth Jr
Charlene Gersak
Cheri
Garry Gibbs
John Bender
Eneral
Army Corps of Engineers
Dick Seward
THE
Eopuy
Guy
Grace
N. Ridgeville
Lorain Road
Paramedic
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