As noted July 26 on the upcoming Nov. 2 contest between Wickliffe Republican Robert Murphy and Lake County Commissioner Dan Troy, a Democrat:

Yes, Commissioner Ray Sines does endorse fellow Republican Murphy as does the County Republican Party led by Chairman Dale Fellows, as stated here based on correct information.

But based on incorrect information provided to this writer, Murphy is not endorsed by County Auditor Ed Zupancic, a Republican who doesn't always take such positions in all contests.

And, yes, Commissioners Troy and Sines do remain civil at their joint public meetings and perhaps even humorous with each other over items like this one. Same goes for Fellows

Troy and Sines also have often voted the same way, though perhaps not always at the polling places on Election Day.

Sorry for the boo-boo.


--David W. Jones