Thursday, February 7, 2013
All three incumbents file for re-election
Five candidates will vie for three open at-large seats on Strongsville City Council this year. All three incumbents are seeking re-election, with challenges from former School Board member Dave Gusman and current School Board member Ruth Brickley. Because fewer than seven people filed, there will be no primary election in May. Instead, the five will face off in November, with the top three vote-getters winning seats. Councilman Duke Southworth was the last to file, submitting his petitions on Monday. "I look forward to continuing my focus on providing superior municipal services and the lowest possible tax burden on our residents and businesses," Southworth said in a news release. "And to that goal, we need to continue our push for …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Dave Gusman will seek an at-large seat in Strongsville
Dave Gusman, who did not seek re-election to the Strongsville School Board last year after serving two terms, said he will run for Strongsville City Council next year. Gusman will vie for one of the three at-large seats. "I feel I can add value to City Council," Gusman said. "I think I have a good understanding of the concerns of residents." The at-large seats are currently held by Joe DeMio, Ken Dooner and Duke Southworth. Candidates don't run for specific at-large seats in Strongsville. The top three vote-getters among all the candidates will ultimately win the posts. If more than six candidates file, there will be a primary election in May to narrow the field to six. Gusman said he brings 10 years of experience on the city's Board of …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Board of Elections expected to certify final vote tally
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is scheduled to meet this afternoon to certify the results of the Nov. 6 general election -- which means the fate of the too-close-to-call bond issue for the Strongsville schools will finally be known. Issue 116 is ahead by 3 votes, but the final tally will include previously uncounted absentee votes and up to 698 provisional ballots. The final tally could also impact the race for 7th District House of Representatives. Incumbent Mike Dovilla goes into the day ahead by 340 votes, but there were 1,930 provisional ballots cast in that race, meaning Democratic challenger Matt Patten could come out ahead. Dennis Anderson, community outreach manager for the Board of Elections, said the results will be …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Rezoning will allow facility to break ground on expansion next year
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Monday, November 12, 2012
To the Editor: I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the citizens of Strongsville for their overwhelming support of ballot Issue 97, for rezoning to expand Kemper House. On Nov. 6, voters resoundingly affirmed our plan for expansion at 10890 Prospect Rd. Kemper House, for those who are not familiar, is a residential longterm care environment for people living with diagnoses of Alzheimer's and related dementias. Our facility is currently comprised of two neighborhoods, accommodating 50 residents. The intent is to add a third neighborhood on the parcel north of the property, which will enable Kemper House to care for an additional 25 individuals with dementia diagnoses. In the coming months we will be finalizing pre-construction …
Friday, November 9, 2012
With only 340 votes separating candidates, provisional ballots could swing state rep race
State Rep. Mike Dovilla ended Election Night ahead of challenger Matt Patten. But the narrow margin -- 340 votes -- means it's too soon to celebrate a victory. With 1,930 provisional ballots still uncounted in the 7th District -- as well as absentee votes still coming in -- the race could still go either way. "We're cautiously optimistic at this point," Dovilla said. "We think it will break our way." It's one of several ballot issues that remains undecided, including Issue 116, the bond issue for the Strongsville schools, which is now winning by 3 votes. Provisional ballots are expected to be counted Friday, Nov. 16, Dovilla said. They will determine whether the Republican incumbent wins a second term or if Democrat Patten, who served …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Meanwhile, district will proceed as if Issue 166 passed
With all the confusion surrounding the changing vote tally for Issue 116, the bond issue for the Strongsville schools, one thing is certain: Provisional ballots will decide the outcome. There are a total of 698 provisional ballots waiting to be counted in Strongsville, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Unofficial results posted on the board's website on Thursday still show Issue 116 ahead by 28 votes -- 11,222 to 11,194. But some are saying that doesn't include the 39 votes cast by the lone Lorain County precinct in the Strongsville district, where 32 votes went against he issue and only 7 were in favor. That would shrink the margin to three votes. And still uncounted are the 31 absentee ballots that have come in, so…
One candidate carried all but 5 precincts
Republican challenger Mitt Romney won Strongsville, snaring about 52 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Obama lost citywide -- President Barack Obama lost in all four of Strongsville's wards, although the margin was narrow -- 2,842 to 2692 -- in Ward 1. Romney lost in a few neighborhoods -- Romney failed to carry only five precincts in Strongsville, losing in 1B, 1E, 1H and 3D. In Precinct 4A, the vote was tied, 275 to 275. Big turnout -- About 80 percent of Strongsville's 32,142 registered voters cast ballots in the Presidential election. Write-ins -- Results show 36 Strongsville voters wrote in a candidate for president, but they don't specify who. Another 304 cast ballots …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Updated numbers show Issue 116 with a slight lead
It's still too close to call, but updated figures from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Wednesday morning show Issue 116, the bond issue for the Strongsville schools, with a 28-vote lead. After 36 of 36 precincts were counted early Wednesday morning, the issue appeared to be losing by 83 votes. This morning's tally -- which is still not final -- shows the issue passing 11,222 to 11,194. On Election Night, the vote was 11,006 to 10,923. Mike West, a spokesman for the Board of Elections, said Wednesday morning he could not explain why votes would have been added to the tally after all the precincts were counted. "I'm not sure why there might have been a discrepancy," West said. The vote total will almost certainly change again. …
Incumbents re-elected; school bond issue is ahead
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED AT 10 A.M. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7 It appears the Strongsville schools bond issue has passed by a 28-vote margin. With 36 of 36 precincts counted on Election Day, Issue 116 appeared to have lost. However, new votes were added to the tally overnight, putting the issue ahead 11,222 to 11,194. Results aren't final until there is a recount and provisional ballots are counted. In the race for 7th District House of Representatives, incumbent Mike Dovilla beat Democratic challenger Matt Patten by a 340-vote margin, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Incumbent Republican Tom Patton handily won re-election to his 24th District State Senate seat. The vote totals will change when …
Issue 116 ends Election Day in defeat, but is passing in the morning
NOTE: This story has been updated Nov. 7 with new figures. With all 36 precincts counted, the Strongsville School District's bond issue appeared to have lost by 83 votes, but new figures available Wednesday morning show the issue has passed by 28 votes. However, there will be a recount and provisional votes may not have not been counted. The final tally was 11,006 against Issue 116 and 10,923 in favor, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. On Wednesday morning, the vote is shown at 11,222 for and 11,194 against. Here is a statement by Superintendent John Krupinski: "It is a great day for our district, the Strongsville community, but more importantly, it is a great day for our students. We want to …
patricia w. boyette
2:44 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
I do not live in Strongsville any more, but when I lived there, Joe DeMio helped me with a problem one day and I will never forget it because it helped so much. He is for the people and should be reelected. Respectfully, Pat Boyette more ›