Should City Council Candidates Undergo A Backround Check?

[iwasthere]

The media does it now.

[Rushblvd]

Absolutely. Public office is PUBLIC- If you have something to hide don't run, it's that simple....

[jay]

Some people feel that background checks are unnecessary because the media will scrutinize any candidate.   

[iwasthere]

I feel that ANY person running for public office should be vetted with a criminal background check.

ditto

[AllanY2525]

I feel that ANY person running for public office should be vetted with a criminal background check.

[iwasthere]

Yes  especially when they are convicted felon aka Clarence boles.

[jay]

Should Youngstown city council candidates have to undergo a background check before running for office?

This is one of the questions that the Charter Review Commission has considered.