Grace survives recall with 58 percent vote
Elyria voters chose to keep Mayor Grace 58 to 42 as recall advocates led by Stand Up Elyria concede. Grace praised civic participation while supporters vow watchdog role and stronger city communication.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2009
Page
2
Elyria voters chose to keep Mayor Grace 58 to 42 as recall advocates led by Stand Up Elyria concede. Grace praised civic participation while supporters vow watchdog role and stronger city communication.
Voters in Elyria backed Mayor Grace 58 percent in a recall election with 4,250 for retention and 3,137 to oust him. Residents cite job losses, safety cuts, and spending as factors, while supporters defend his budgeting and infrastructure work amid high costs.
In Elyria Ohio the recall election results show Mayor Bill Grace prevailing in the 3rd and 4th wards where turnout reached 1,883 and 1,759 voters respectively. Grace secured 1,213 and 1,081 votes in those wards while recalls drew 665 and 668 votes. Grace carried all precincts in the 5th Ward and won multiple precincts in the 2nd, 6th, and 7th wards amid a 20.8 percent turnout. The Board of Elections will certify soon led by officials Jose Candellario and observers noting the campaign focus on Grace’s strongest wards.
The state pressed Spitzer to repair the dam but in June ordered a controlled breach due to imminent failure. Officials warned a collapse could release flood waters risking homes and property. the lake would drain slowly as a solution while Spitzer retains ownership of 13 to 15 acres of land.
A 20 year old Oberlin man and a 17 year old Elyria girl were injured when their 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt left Route 511 south of Jones Road at 2 45 a.m. The car went airborne hitting signs and poles, ejecting both occupants who were not yet identified. They were taken to Allen Community Hospital then flown to MetroHealth Medical Center. Conditions were not available and officials said seat belts may not have been used. Investigation ongoing.
The Chronicle Telegram corrects a police blotter item stating Angela Carter, 39, of Elyria, was cited for liquor violations at the T&A Bar and Grill. Carter was not cited. officers escorted patrons outside and filed a report to Liquor Control Board.
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A compact listing of key newsroom roles and contact numbers for the editor in chief managing editor news editor sports editor photography chief and features editor with phone extensions and area codes. The OCR shows names Andrew R Young Julie Wallace Benjamin Nagy Kevin Aprile Bruce Bishop Kristen Winn and various telephone lines.
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