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Title: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: jay on January 20, 2017, 05:25:50 AM
A few days ago, Chuck Sammarone announced that he will not seek another term as President of Council in Youngstown.  His departure leaves the race wide open for several other Democrats who would like to replace him. 

It is not known if another political party will also run a candidate for this position.  Four years ago, an independent was one of three candidates in the general election race.
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: JoyceFarrell on January 20, 2017, 05:45:07 AM
http://www.vindy.com/news/2017/jan/19/sammarone-decides-against-another-term/



Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: jay on January 20, 2017, 06:33:26 PM
It's good to have an older politician retire and make way for the next generation of city leaders.
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: jay on January 22, 2017, 09:05:18 PM
I've heard that a woman is also circulating petitions to run for President of Council.
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: jay on January 27, 2017, 04:37:10 PM
A man from the minority community is also circulating petitions for president of city council.
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: JoyceFarrell on January 27, 2017, 05:50:23 PM
JOHN SWIERZ
FOR
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
VOTE DEMOCRAT
https://www.facebook.com/JRSwierzPoc (https://www.facebook.com/JRSwierzPoc)
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: jay on February 01, 2017, 03:40:15 PM
Ray and Swierz will split the white vote.  Ms. McWilson has a chance at winning the contest. 

What Ray and Swierz need is another minority to enter the Democratic primary.
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: JoyceFarrell on February 02, 2017, 08:13:54 AM
http://www.vindy.com/news/2017/feb/02/-to-vie-for-open-council-president-posit/
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: jay on February 02, 2017, 09:29:22 AM
DeMaine Kitchen just entered the Democratic President of Council race. 

A few candidates just had their prayers answered.
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: iwasthere on February 02, 2017, 05:31:59 PM
what  a joke that demaine kitchen thinks he is qualified to run for any political office on any levels. his next run for any position is south of the border. :laugh:
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: JoyceFarrell on March 20, 2017, 11:18:41 AM
John Swierz For President of City Council
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: jay on May 03, 2017, 05:51:43 AM
DeMaine Kitchen     44%     3,537

Mike Ray                 32%      2,580

John R. Swierz        19%     1,546

Young Tensley           4%        373




Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: jay on May 08, 2017, 05:17:26 AM
QuoteRay and Swierz will split the white vote.

One of these candidates should have dropped out of the race.
Title: Re: Youngstown President Of Council Race Is Wide Open
Post by: iwasthere on May 08, 2017, 05:14:27 PM
why should they drop out? they both have big egos to be satisfied.