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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2015
Page
6
In North Ridgeville two new ward representatives were elected. Democrat Robert Chapek defeated Republican Tony Hatmaker 1127 to 1087 to win the council seat long held by Republican Robert Olesen who is stepping down after a sixth term.
In North Ridgeville mayoral and council races Democrat Chapek failed to win a seat while Republican David Gillock won a fourth term. Veterans Bruce Abens Terry Keenan Dennis Boose won council seats amid lively local returns with Abens celebrating at Bullfrog's Sports Cafe.
Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka defeated Brad Hutcherson by 1,876 votes 4,658 to 2,782 securing 63 percent. Zilka plans to push economic development near I-90 while maintaining city services and financial stability. Hutcherson, a former council member, urged more private sector leadership and criticized growth.
Unofficial results show Brian Fischer Tammy Holtzmeier and Craig Witherspoon elected to Avon at large City Council seats. Lee Belardo loses his seat as Fischer emphasizes transparency access and communication while Witherspoon and Holtzmeier highlight experience and prudent governance.
In Wellington the councilman Hans M. Schneider defeated Patti Young 620 to 577 to win the mayoral seat. Schneider, a dialysis nurse and father of three, will serve a four year term, with Young promising continued community involvement.
South Amherst Acting Mayor David Leshinski won the mayor's seat Tuesday over former Mayor Ronald Schmitz by 345 to 185, 65 percent to 35 percent. Leshinski, on Council since 2005 and president for four years, pledged open communication, day to day oversight, and to prevent future financial scandals after a former clerk treasurer was indicted for theft.
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