Lorain Democrats vie for three at large council seats
In Lorain three of four incumbents and challengers contested the three at large council seats. Tony Krasienko led with 3,297 votes, Dan Given followed with 2,580, Kathy Tavenner retained her seat with 2,163, Anne Molnar was edged with 1,882, and Fred Laine did not run. Molnar finished fourth.
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Lorain
Tony Krasienko
Netter
County Elections Board
Dan Given
Kathy Tavenner
Anne Molnar
Fred Laine
Molnar
City Council runoff looms after three winners edge rivals
In a crowded Democratic primary three City Ward candidates won enough votes to advance to a November runoff with Republican James Cataldo. Molnar, Krasienko, and Given spoke of city growth, job losses, and public service as they celebrated strong showings. Taverney expressed faith in voters and emphasized grassroots ties despite limited campaigning.
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Paign
Given
Taverney
James Cataldo
Firelands levy fails. district eyes November vote
Voters in the Firelands school district rejected a roughly 1.7 million dollar annual income tax levy 1424 to 779 or 67 to 8h.5 percent. District officials say staffing cuts could follow and plan to reconsider options for a new ballot measure in November.
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South Amherst
Donna Gragg
Firelands
Schow Board
Dan Junninger
Keystone tax levy rejected by LaGrange voters
LaGrange voters turned down a proposed 0.6 percent income tax that would have raised about 1.7 million annually for the Keystone district. Unofficial results show 748 in favor and 101,700 against, with opponents arguing taxpayers cannot afford the levy. Several budget cuts were already planned, and superintendent Gary Friedt said reductions could become permanent. residents debated replacing aides with volunteers to save costs.
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Will Fortner
Lagrange
Keystone
Hiedery
Gary Friedt
Lnok
Diana Wyatt
Smathey
Wyatt
Cantel
Ken Shauman
Trish Kipp
Many Lorain Seats Up for Grabs in City Council Primary
Lorain residents headed to the polls amid a crowded council primary. Incumbents Tout Urbanek and Eddie Howards drew no challengers in Ward 4 and Ward 5 respectively, while Steve Blake won the Republican nomination for Council president. David Escobar captured the Democratic nod in Ward 3, and Greg Holcomb unseated veteran Bob Kerecz in Ward 6. Myroslaw Sllecky edged Joseph Smith in Ward 7, with Michael Beatty winning the GOP nomination to face Sibicky in November. Ward 8 and other wards saw varied results as campaigning continues toward the general election.
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Lorain
Tout Urbanek
Eddie Howards
Steve Blake
Daniel Sutter
Escobar
Civil Service
Safety Service
Craig Foltin
Woody
Mathna
Usexs
Greg Holcomb
Bob Kerecz
Holcomb
Myroslaw Sllecky
Joseph Smith
Smith
Dan Given
Given
Silecky
Michael Beatty
John Romuser
Sheffield
Beatty
Sibcky
Ath Ward
Craig Snodgrass
Henry Patterson
Southview High
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Taverner
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Depe
Brad Dicken
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Don Hunsinger, S
Joyce Lee
Lee
Firelands High School
Vale
Spring Richarey
Joseph Arendt
Snodgrass
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