North Ridgeville elects 2 Republicans 1 Democrat to at large council
North Ridgeville voters tabbed two Republicans and one Democrat for at large council seats. Ronald Arndt led with 3899 votes 22.7 percent, followed by Democrat Andy Young with 3018 votes 19 percent and incumbent Republican Benna g andre Burkowski with 2604 votes 17.5 percent.
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North Ridgeville
Republicas
Ronald Arndt
Uno
Jesus
County Board of Elec
AL Alsace
Andy Young
Amherst
Voters defeat North Ridgeville school tax proposal
North Ridgeville residents refused to approve Issue 13, a 0.5 percent income tax levy, sending cuts to programs, busing, and staff into effect after Election Day. Officials estimate a $25 million funding gap over the next decade, prompting plans to tighten classes and staff while seeking alternative funds.
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Tony Lombardo
Chronicle-Telegram
North Ridgeville
Ross Mitchell
Mitchell
Voters reject Taft Issue 1 in Ohio bond vote
Gov. Bob Taft conceded defeat of his $500 million high tech research bond issue as Ohio voters statewide rejected the plan 52 percent to 48 percent with 87 percent of precincts reporting. Opponents warned of corporate welfare and debt costs while supporters said tech investment would help farmers and the economy.
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Bob Taft
Tis
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Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Taft
Tom Brinkman
Cincinnati
Ohio
Paul McCalla
Cleveland Heights votes for domestic partnership registry
Cleveland Heights voters approved a ballot measure making the city the first in the country to recognize gay and straight unmarried partners by public vote. With 93 percent of precincts reporting, the tally was 55 percent in favor to 45 percent opposed, allowing couples to receive a city certificate as domestic partners.
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Cleveland Heights
Lic
David Fleischer
National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Pro- Registry
Columbus Mayor Coleman wins re election by wide margin
Columbus Ohio mayor Michael Coleman, 48, secured re election with write in opposition from Kenneth Besser who raised 2235 dollars. Coleman pledged focus on safer streets jobs neighborhood development and education while hinting at a possible run for statewide office in 2006.
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Columbus
Michael Coleman
Campany
Coleman
Dorothy Teater
Kenneth Besser
Newcomers win two Amherst school board seats
Amherst voters elected Sandra M. Matakovich and Deborah A. Lasko to two open Amherst school board seats. Matakovich, a first time candidate, won about 35 percent with 3,318 votes, while Lasko garnered about 33.75 percent with 3,200 votes. Incumbents Carol Jajack and Michael Kent Sutton did not run.
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Amherst
Sandra M. Matakovich
Deborah A. Lasko
Carol Jajack
Michael Kent Sutton
County Board of Elections
Matakovich
Lasko
Charles Derricotte
Roger Lorens
Derricotte
Lorens
Plusquellic Wins Fifth Term as Akron Mayor
Akron voters re-elected Don Plusquellic, the city's longest-serving mayor, with about 70 percent of the vote as Bryan Williams received 7,584. The term limits measure failed 3 to 2, and Plusquellic indicated he may seek re-election again in four years.
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Akron
Don Plusquellic
Plusquellic
Bryan Williams
Williams
Plusquellie
Mitchell Hrabik win two seats on North Ridgeville board
Ross Mitchell and Robin Hrabik, incumbents, secure open school board seats with 45 and 55 percent of the unofficial vote. Linda McMillen, a write in candidate, fails to gain election. Both directors advocate earlier foreign language instruction and school repairs at Wilcox Elementary. Mitchell has five years and Hrabik four years on the board.
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Chronicle-Telegram
North Ridgeville
Linda McMillen
Ross Mitchell
Robin Hrabik
Mitchell
Hrabik
Wilcox Elementary
McMillen
Amherst council at large seats split among parties
In unofficial results from the county Board of Elections Republican Nicholas Brusky led with 25.7 percent, Democrat Bill Vander Wyden followed with 19.8, and Republican Joseph Gambish had 19.0. Democrat John Pena and current Democrat David Williams fell short. Dietrich beat Walters for council president with about 57 percent.
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Amherst
Nicholas Brusky
County Board of Elections
Parks
Joseph Gambish
David Williams
John Pena
Williams
Pena
Brusky and
Gambish
John Dietrich
Dennis Walters
Jennifer Wasilk
Joseph Chastar
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