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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 2003
Page
5
Founded July 24 1829 AD Hudnutt Publisher 1927 1950 A Cooper Hudnutt Publisher Andrew R Young Editor Scott Brown Editorial Page Editor Rudy Dicks Managing Editor Patti Ewald Assistant Managing Editor
The opinion notes Ohio Governor Bob Taft, a long time public official from a prominent political family, faces low public regard yet remains unlikely to be recalled. It contrasts him with California Governor-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger and cites Taft's moderate stance and lack of a strong replacement.
The economy shows budding improvement with September net jobs up 57,000 and unemployment claims reaching a low not seen since early year. Growth in Q2 reached 3.3 percent with forecasts of 5 percent in Q3, fueled by tax cuts and consumer spending, while higher employment appears to be returning gradually.
Letters praise Elyria Councilman Larry Tanner and Councilman Paul F. Blevins for helping residents. Readers discuss importance of responsive officials and re election, while a separate letter defends Roe v Wade and Planned Parenthood Casey in context of partial birth abortion bans.
Reader Mike Currence lauds Tom Pallardy for a bold mayoral bid in Elyria, comparing him to former commissioner candidate Eric Flynn. The letter notes Pallardy’s union membership and integrity driven stance, suggesting Elyria may favor a Republican if the message resonates, as Flynn did in prior elections.
Charmaine Szany-Hrusch of North Ridgeville argues against a new income tax for elective cad-cam and video production classes, noting the district already funds similar programs at vocational schools and community college. She urges better use of staff and facilities and cannot afford a tax increase.
Maureen Ready-Shannon urges Lorain voters to support Tom Elwell for municipal court judge on November 4. She praises his legal experience, knowledge, compassion, and humility and argues a new face in local politics is needed to serve the community.
Amherst voters hear a plea for Dave Taylor a longtime community volunteer known as the baseball guy He runs a summer league for over 1000 youth and has served as Amherst Quarterback Club president Junior Achievement advisor United Way co chair St Josephs Church member and recipient of the Amherst Community Service Award in 1990 The letter urges a vote for Taylor citing his proven service and call to continue giving to Amherst. A separate advisory warns seniors to scrutinize tax proposals affecting their income and drug costs.
The Chronicle Telegram outlines how letters to the editor are handled. It notes editing for brevity accuracy and clarity and sets a 200 word target with possible longer pieces. Submissions require signature full address and phone number by mail fax or email to the Editorial Page Editor Scott Brown.
Grace presents himself as a multimillion-dollar business manager running Elyria with a long term focus on better lives for residents. He argues tax dollars must be spent prudently to benefit Elyria and Lorain County, claiming superior judgment over political elites and non political hiring.
Kevin Lattner vents over NAFTA comments by Pallardy to firefighters union. He criticizes party lines, wrestles with ballot choices between Republicans and career politicians, and contemplates not voting if Jim Deery is not on the ballot.
A longstanding Elyria commenter endorses Tom Pallardy, lauding his campaign as the best in three decades. The letter urges Republicans to vote in November and notes Pallardy’s energy and experience while addressing Democrats to respect voter privacy.
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