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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1990
Page
3
In Ohio Republicans win key statewide posts, ending Democratic 20 year control of redistricting. George Voinovich becomes governor and promises ethical reform, a transition team, and focus on management education and job development. Democrat Celebrezze pledges bipartisan help on education jobs health and environment.
Voinovich led by 6,559 in a tight race as ballots from Persian Gulf soldiers and voters who moved without updating registration remained to be counted. Fisher and Pfeifer claimed none yet. recount plans discussed. Auditor Ferguson and Treasurer Withrow won for Democrats. Supreme Court justices Wright and Douglas re-elected. Boehner and Hobson victories give Ohio two new congressmen. Democrats hold 11-10 edge. Legislature remains split with both parties gaining seats.
Lorain supporters hailed a landslide defeat for Issue 3 with 2,082,370 votes against and 1,261,671 for. Rev. John Adams led Citizens for Lorain praising a “not for sale” stand and pledging anti casino efforts on 50 acres along the Black River. City official Anthony Ramey voiced disappointment, while residents urged keeping casinos out of Lorain County.
The Rev John Adams president of Citizens For Lorain celebrated Issue 3 defeat as a win for family values and blamed education of the Ohio voter for the loss. Lorain County results showed 63 to 37 percent in favor of Issue 3, while Tony Giardini said supporters understood the issue and claimed a big win for Spitzer’s side.
The article argues Issue 3 failed due to Spitzer and Giardini adding seven casino districts, which outsiders used to fuel a conservative fear campaign downstate. It suggests a revised, narrower Lorain only approach might succeed next time and notes Spitzer’s persistence and likely reprise.
Ohio voters defeated Issue 3 ending Lorain's bid for a 450 million casino resort. Analysts blame weak grassroots support and ineffective outreach as Alan Spitzer and his Let Us Vote committee failed to rally broad backing. Lorain Mayor Alex Olejno and local clergy opposed gambling, while statewide voters remained largely unaware until the final days.
The piece notes Anthony Celebrezze Sr. remains a beloved figure in Cleveland after serving as mayor five times, in Kennedy's cabinet, and as a federal judge. It questions why Celebrezze did not campaign for his son, and recalls a conversation at an Italian American event and praise from Voinovich at a City Club debate.
Fran Mitch ell criticizes voter misinformation about Issue 3 while Alan Spitzer avoids public appearances. Lorain attorney Anthony Giardini continues as spokesman and hints the casino fight may return to the ballot if public support grows. Olejko says Spitzer stayed low profile and predicts casino plans or similar draws may reappear in Cleveland or other cities to boost tourism and the local economy.
Blair exits as winner in a county board contest with 23 years of government experience. Koury praises Blair as the new board member while Yingling heads to Washington after conceding. Rousseau calls Yingling’s campaign old-fashioned and says the outcome was not alterable by allies.
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