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Monday, September 23, 2013

Cuyahoga County, November 2013 election preview

Links to election preview stories will be added as they are published on News-Herald.com and MorningJournal.com.

Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga counties candidates, issues filed for Nov. 5 ballot

Candidates, issues filed in Lorain, Cuyahoga counties

County-wide
Health and Human Services replacement levy on Cuyahoga County ballot: Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services will have a replacement levy on the November ballot to continue several services and programs for many people of the county. By Amy Popik.


Beachwood
Election: Beachwood City Council race draws 7 candidates: Seven candidates are running for three at large seats on Beachwood City Council. The 8,950 registered voters in Beachwood will choose from Justin Berns, David Eden, Michael Friedman, Alec Isaacson, incumbent Melvin Jacobs, James Pasch and Michael Silver. By Andrew Cass.


Bay Village
Election: 2 running for Bay Village mayor: On Nov. 5, Bay Village voters will go to the polls for the second time in two months to decide who will serve as the city’s mayor for the next four years. By Scott Mahoney.

Election: Incumbents to Bay Village Council challenged: Three of the four wards in Bay Village will be contested in Tuesday’s election. By Jon Behm.


Euclid
Charter amendment on ballot in Euclid: Euclid voters who head to the polls on Nov. 5 will see a charter amendment regarding a change to the Civil Service Commission. By Amy Popik.

Four candidates seek three seats on Euclid School Board. Four candidates are running for three seats on Euclid School Board that are up for election. Carla DeVontenno, incumbent Angela M. Lisy, incumbent Donna M. Sudar and Tisha R. Thomas are looking to fill those seats. By Amy Popik.

Election: 8 candidates vie for 3 ward council seats in Euclid: All even-numbered wards, Ward 1, and council president will be on the Euclid ballot in the Nov. 5 election, with several candidates hoping to win a council seat to represent Euclid. By Amy Popik.


Highland Heights
Election: Highland Heights to vote on all council members: All of Highland Heights City Council — three at large seats and four ward seats — will be up for election Nov. 5. By Amy Popik.

Election: 5 run for 3 seats on Mayfield School Board: Mayfield School Board has three seats open this election, with five candidates running to fill those seats. Incumbent Daniel A. Carlson, Ronald M. Fornaro Jr., incumbent Peter N. Glynos, incumbent George J. Hughes and James S. Teresi are the candidates on the ballot. By Amy Popik.


Mayfield Heights
Election: 5 run for 3 seats on Mayfield School Board: Mayfield School Board has three seats open this election, with five candidates running to fill those seats. Incumbent Daniel A. Carlson, Ronald M. Fornaro Jr., incumbent Peter N. Glynos, incumbent George J. Hughes and James S. Teresi are the candidates on the ballot. By Amy Popik.

Election: 4 Mayfield Heights City Council spots open for 5 candidates: Mayfield Heights City Council has four at large seats up for grabs, with five candidates looking to fill those positions. Michael J. Ballistrea, incumbent Robert J. DeJohn, Donald J. Manno, incumbent Joe Mercurio and Susan A. Sabetta are the candidates on the ballot. By Amy Popik.

Election: 3 seek to be Mayfield Heights mayor: There are three candidates running to be Mayfield Heights mayor this November. Incumbent Anthony J. DiCicco Jr., sitting council President pro tem Donna R. Finney, and sitting council President, Diane Marzano Snider are each hoping to come out on top Nov. 5. By Amy Popik.


Mayfield Village
Election: 3 vie for 2 at-large Mayfield Village Council seats. Three candidates are running for two at-large seats on Mayfield Village Council this November. By Amy Popik.

Election: 5 run for 3 seats on Mayfield School Board: Mayfield School Board has three seats open this election, with five candidates running to fill those seats. Incumbent Daniel A. Carlson, Ronald M. Fornaro Jr., incumbent Peter N. Glynos, incumbent George J. Hughes and James S. Teresi are the candidates on the ballot. By Amy Popik.


North Olmsted
Election: A number of familiar faces running for North Olmsted BOE: Four candidates are vying for three spots on the North Olmsted Board of Education in November’s general election. By Scott Mahoney.

Election: North Olmsted race pits former mayor against current: A few high-ranking positions will be up for grabs in North Olmsted on election day, but only one of those positions will be a contested race. By Jon Behm.

Election: 2 candidates vie for North Olmsted president of Council: The president of council position will be on the Nov. 5 ballot with incumbent Nicole Dailey Jones facing off against Dennis M. Lambert. By Jon Behm.

Election: Re-election not guaranteed on North Olmsted City Council: There will be four contested races for North Olmsted City Council as voters head to the polls Tuesday. While Ward 3 Councilman Paul D. Schumann faces no opposition, the same can not be said for Wards 1, 2 and 4, as well as a council at large seat. By Jon Behm.


Richmond Heights
Election: Richmond Heights mayor race has 4 contenders: Four candidates are seeking the mayor's office in Richmond Heights. Dave Ali, Miesha Wilson Headen, Eloise Henry and incumbent Daniel J. Ursu are all vying for the position. The winner will serve a four-year term and earn $15,000 a year. By Andrew Cass.

Election: 4 want at-large seats on Richmond Heights City Council: Two at-large seats on Richmond Heights City Council are being sought by four candidates. By Andrew Cass.

Election: 4 seek 2 seats on Richmond Heights School Board: Four candidates are seeking two spots on the Richmond Heights School Board. The 7,618 registered voters in Richmond Heights will choose from incumbent Bobby Jordan, Vida LePage, incumbent Nneka Slade Jackson and Carl Vinci. By Andrew Cass.


Rocky River
Election: Two vie for Rocky River Clerk of Courts position: The Rocky River Municipal Court Clerk of Courts position will be on the Nov. 5 ballot with incumbent Deborah F. Comery facing off against Jeanne Gallagher. By Jon Behm.

Election: Rocky River tax first on ballot since 1977: When 15,336 registered voters in Rocky River peruse their ballots for the Nov. 5 election, one of the key issues for the city’s future will be Issue 58. By Jon Behm.

Election: 4 vying for at-large seats on Rocky River City Council: All but one of the city government races in Rocky River will feature the incumbent running unopposed. However, the three at-large seats will be fought for by the three incumbents and a new challenger, all vying for the votes of the 15,336 registered voters in Rocky River. By Jon Behm.


Westlake
Westlake Schools seeks new money to avoid further cuts: Westlake City Schools will once again put an operation levy before voters in an effort to avoid making further cuts to the district. By Scott Mahoney.

Election: Westlake City Council race features 3 contested wards: Three of Westlake’s six wards will feature contested battles to represent the citizens. While six candidates battle to gain office, six other politicians who find themselves running unopposed for their positions Nov. 5. By Jon Behm.


Unopposed races

Bay Village School Board, Michael G. Caputo, Amy Huntley and Gayatry Jacob-Mosier

Rocky River School Board, Jon M. Francher, Kathy Goepfert and Jay Milano

South Euclid-Lyndhurst School Board, elect three: Ori Akrish, Cassandra M. Jones and Lisa A. Marko

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