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Politics is big in these parts, and we’ve got it covered. John Arthur Hutchison and other staff writers will offer their inside information on the events, big news and little moments of the local political scene in Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga counties.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Lake County, November 2013 election preview

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

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

County-wide
Local governments ask Lake County voters to renew levies: Six renewal levies dedicated to local government funding in Lake County are going to be voted on Nov. 5, and all share one common variable that replacement and additional levies do not share. By Simon Husted.

Election: Laketran taking different route for sales tax levy renewal: Laketran is taking a slightly different route when it seeks passage of its 0.25 percent sales tax levy renewal on the Nov. 5 ballot. By Bill DeBus.

Election: 4 running for 3 seats on Lake County Educational Service Center board: Four candidates seek three open seats on the Lake County Educational Service Center board. Geoffrey T. Kent, write-in candidate Anthony Podojil, incumbent Erik L. Walter and write-in candidate Neil R. Wilson each seek a four-year term. By Caitlin Fertal.


Eastlake
Willoughby-Eastlake, Madison, Fairport Harbor school districts seeking renewal levies: Three districts will be on the ballot in November to ask voters to renew existing tax levies. By Caitlin Fertal.

Election: In Eastlake mayor's race, incumbent mayor and council president face off: After a primary election in September, the two candidates left for Eastlake’s mayoral race were incumbent Ted Andrzejewski and sitting council President Dennis Morley. By Elizabeth Lundblad.

Election: 5 vie for 3 at-large seats on Eastlake City Council: Five candidates, including two incumbents, are running for three at-large seats up for grabs on Eastlake City Council. Those running include current at-large members Laura DePledge and Ken Hoefle. The other candidates are Kimberly Evers, Mary Matala and Michael Zuren. By Elizabeth Lundblad.

Election: Eastlake rec levy could open pool, provide continuous support: Looking to avoid another summer without an open community pool, Eastlake officials hope residents will consider passing a parks and recreation levy, which would ensure the pools’ opening and provide additional monies for citywide recreation. By Elizabeth Lundblad.

Election: 8 compete for 3 seats on Willoughby-Eastlake School Board: Eight candidates are running for three open seats on the Willoughby-Eastlake School Board. Rusty Bliss, incumbent Dan Hoffman, Steve Komarjanski, Larry Luciano, incumbent Connie Newyear, Tim O’Keeffe, incumbent Sharon Scott and Amy M. Zuren each seek a four-year seat on the board. By Caitlin Fertal.


Fairport Harbor
Willoughby-Eastlake, Madison, Fairport Harbor school districts seeking renewal levies: Three districts will be on the ballot in November to ask voters to renew existing tax levies. By Caitlin Fertal.

Election: 7 people run for 4 Fairport Harbor Village Council seats: Seven candidates have their eyes set on Fairport Harbor Village Council, but there are only four seats up for election. By Simon Husted.


Kirtland
Election: Kirtland City Council race features some political veterans: All four Kirtland City Council at-large candidates have local government experience, but only three seats are available Nov. 5. By Betsy Scott.

Election: Kirtland School Board race draws 4 write-in candidates, 1 incumbent: Five candidates are seeking three seats on the Kirtland School Board in the Nov. 5 election. Richard A. Danks, Sandra Esser, Joseph W. Solnosky, Ronald A. Stepanovic and incumbent Katriona Torok each seek a four-year term. By Caitlin Fertal.


Leroy
Election: 4 running for 2 Leroy trustee slots: Four candidates are running for the Leroy Township Board of Trustees but only seats for half of them. By Simon Husted.


Madison Township
Election: 3 candidates run for 2 Madison Township trustee seats: Three Madison Township residents have their sights set on two trustee seats this Nov. 5. By Simon Husted.

Willoughby-Eastlake, Madison, Fairport Harbor school districts seeking renewal levies: Three districts will be on the ballot in November to ask voters to renew existing tax levies. By Caitlin Fertal.

Election: Madison Fire District seeks to replace 14-year-old levy: The Madison Fire District is asking the more than 11,300 voters in Madison Village and Madison Township to replace a 14-year-old levy to meet today’s home values. By Simon Husted.


Madison Village
Willoughby-Eastlake, Madison, Fairport Harbor school districts seeking renewal levies: Three districts will be on the ballot in November to ask voters to renew existing tax levies. By Caitlin Fertal.

Election: Madison Fire District seeks to replace 14-year-old levy: The Madison Fire District is asking the more than 11,300 voters in Madison Village and Madison Township to replace a 14-year-old levy to meet today’s home values. By Simon Husted.

Election: Five candidates run for four Madison Village Council seats: Five people have their eyes set on Madison Village Council this election season with room for only four. Incumbents Donald Bartlett, Dan Donaldson, Duane Frager and John Hamercheck, and Gregory Mabe each want for one of four council seats that pays $5,400 a year. By Simon Husted.


Mentor
Trio of incumbents, 2 others seek 3 seats on Mentor School Board. Five candidates are looking to fill three open seats for the Mentor School Board when ballots are counted Nov. 5. By Caitlin Fertal.


Mentor-on-the-Lake
Election: 2 pursue Mentor-on-the-Lake mayor position: Two Mentor-on-the-Lake leaders will face off in the race to fill the remaining two years on former mayor John Rogers’ term. They are longtime Councilman Troy Elam and David Eva, who, as council president, assumed the mayor’s role last year following Rogers’ election to the Ohio House of Representatives. By Betsy Scott.

Election: Six seek four seats on Mentor-on-the-Lake City Council: Mentor-on-the-Lake’s 4,700-plElection: Kirtland City Council race features some political veteransus voters will have several choices for the four City Council spots up for election Nov. 5. By Betsy Scott.

Election: City services at stake for Mentor-on-the-Lake residents: Barking dogs, booming car stereos, vehicle lockouts and side-street speeding all are among the more common complaints handled by community police departments. However, such routine calls may, at times, go unanswered in Mentor-on-the-Lake if a levy on the Nov. 5 ballot fails, Police Chief John Gielink said. By Betsy Scott.


North Perry Village
7 candidates aim to capture 4 council seats in North Perry Village. Seven candidates are aiming to capture four seats on North Perry Village Council in the Nov. 5 election. By Simon Husted.

Election: 4 candidates seek 3 seats on Perry School Board: Four candidates are seeking three open seats on the Perry School Board. Incumbent Ashley Hacking, Scott Niedzwiecki, Andy Roberts and incumbent Suanne Sines each seek a four-year term. By Caitlin Fertal.


Perry Township
Election: 4 candidates seek 3 seats on Perry School Board: Four candidates are seeking three open seats on the Perry School Board. Incumbent Ashley Hacking, Scott Niedzwiecki, Andy Roberts and incumbent Suanne Sines each seek a four-year term. By Caitlin Fertal. 


Perry Village
Election: 4 candidates seek 3 seats on Perry School Board: Four candidates are seeking three open seats on the Perry School Board. Incumbent Ashley Hacking, Scott Niedzwiecki, Andy Roberts and incumbent Suanne Sines each seek a four-year term. By Caitlin Fertal. 


Painesville
Election: Painesville voters to decide on charter amendments: Every 10 years, Painesville City Council is required to establish a committee to review its municipal charter by which the city is governed. By Devon Turchan.

Election: Painesville residents to vote on 3 at-large Council seats: Three at-large Painesville City Council positions are up for grabs and voters will decide in November. By Devon Turchan.

Election: Candidates seek Painesville School Board seats: Three candidates look to fill two seats that are up for grabs on the Painesville School Board in November. Kathleen Powers Dolney, incumbent Jeffrey C. Powers and incumbent Alison Rossman each hope to earn a four-year term. Charles Tackett, meanwhile, is running unopposed for his seat that expires December 31, 2015. By Caitlin Fertal.


Painesville Township
Election: 9 vie for 2 open seats on Painesville Township trustee board: Nine candidates are on the ballot for two Painesville Township trustee openings. Amy Cossick, T.R. Hach, Chuck Hillier, Beth A. Knezevich, Edmund G. Leoson, Susan McGuinness, Josh Pennock, Joshua J. Strickland and Frank J. Zalek Jr. will appear on the ballot. By Devon Turchan.

Election: Fire levy at issue in Painesville Township: Voters in Painesville Township will decide Nov. 5 if a fire levy the township’s trustees placed on the ballot should pass. A continuing (permanent) 2.9-mill additional levy is proposed for fire capital expenses. By Devon Turchan.


Perry Township
3 candidates seek trustee seats in Perry Township. Two Perry Township trustee seats are up for grabs Nov. 5 and they are wanted by Robert Dawson and incumbents Phillip Haskell and Nancy Steele. By Simon Husted.


Perry Village
Election: Perry Village voters to decide on 2 income tax issues: The 900 registered voters in Perry Village face a complex Nov. 5 ballot as they decide on two issues targeting local income tax. By Simon Husted.

Election: 5 run for 4 Perry Village Council positions: Five people have their sights set on joining Perry Village Council next year, but the Nov. 5 ballot only has room for four seats. By Simon Husted.


Wickliffe
Election: 3 seeking pair of Wickliffe City Council at large seats: Wickliffe residents have three candidates to choose from to fill two at large seats on the City Council. All of the candidates, including two incumbents, have served on Wickliffe’s City Council. On Nov. 5, voters will select two of the following to serve as at large council members: Mark A. Iafelice, Matthew Jaworski and Sherry Koski. By Elizabeth Lundblad.


Willoughby
Willoughby-Eastlake, Madison, Fairport Harbor school districts seeking renewal levies: Three districts will be on the ballot in November to ask voters to renew existing tax levies. By Caitlin Fertal.

Election: 8 compete for 3 seats on Willoughby-Eastlake School Board: Eight candidates are running for three open seats on the Willoughby-Eastlake School Board. Rusty Bliss, incumbent Dan Hoffman, Steve Komarjanski, Larry Luciano, incumbent Connie Newyear, Tim O’Keeffe, incumbent Sharon Scott and Amy M. Zuren each seek a four-year seat on the board. By Caitlin Fertal.

Election: 2 ward seats, 1 at large seat up for grabs in Willoughby: Three seats on Willoughby City Council are up for grabs on Nov. 5, with two men seeking re-election against individual challengers. By Elizabeth Lundblad.


Willoughby Hills
Willoughby-Eastlake, Madison, Fairport Harbor school districts seeking renewal levies: Three districts will be on the ballot in November to ask voters to renew existing tax levies. By Caitlin Fertal.

Election: Willoughby Hills City Council race draws business owner, professor. Of the four council at large seats up for grabs on Willoughby Hills City Council, just one is contested. By Elizabeth Lundblad.

Election: 8 compete for 3 seats on Willoughby-Eastlake School Board: Eight candidates are running for three open seats on the Willoughby-Eastlake School Board. Rusty Bliss, incumbent Dan Hoffman, Steve Komarjanski, Larry Luciano, incumbent Connie Newyear, Tim O’Keeffe, incumbent Sharon Scott and Amy M. Zuren each seek a four-year seat on the board. By Caitlin Fertal.


Willowick
Willoughby-Eastlake, Madison, Fairport Harbor school districts seeking renewal levies: Three districts will be on the ballot in November to ask voters to renew existing tax levies. By Caitlin Fertal.

Election: 8 compete for 3 seats on Willoughby-Eastlake School Board: Eight candidates are running for three open seats on the Willoughby-Eastlake School Board. Rusty Bliss, incumbent Dan Hoffman, Steve Komarjanski, Larry Luciano, incumbent Connie Newyear, Tim O’Keeffe, incumbent Sharon Scott and Amy M. Zuren each seek a four-year seat on the board. By Caitlin Fertal.

Election: Willowick voters will go to ballot for charter changes: Willowick residents will have two charter amendments to vote on Nov. 5. By Elizabeth Lundblad.


Unopposed races 

Grand River, elect four: Deborah Dominish, Mario A. Eldridge, Robert Gildone and Jennifer Hood

Kirtland Hills, elect four: Paul C. Gum, William C. Pickett, Anthony J. Lariccia and Heidi B. Miller

Lakeline, elect four: Clay R. Hardy, Jonathan Miller, Larry R. Staton and Sandra L. Staton

Mentor, three council at-large: Janet A. Dowling, Scott J. Marn and Ray Kirchner

Timberlake, elect four: Dennis Dicki, Ritu Sharma, Kenneth L. Zalar

Timberlake Board of Public Affairs, elect one: None filed

Waite Hill, elect four: Ryan W. Cox, Robert I. Gale III, Richard A. Steudel Jr. and Courtenay O. Taplin

Wickliffe mayor: Bill Margalis

Concord Township trustees, elect two: Christopher Galloway and Paul R. Malchesky

Madison School Board, elect three: J. Jay Fabian, C. Michelle Hayes and Kelly R. Tromba

Riverside School Board, elect three: Belinda Grassi, Jennifer Harden and Jack Miley

Fairport School Board, elect two: Mary Javins and Katherine Paolino

Wickliffe School Board, elect three: Donald J. Marn, Jackie Sheridan and Dan Thomeier

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