Like all candidates in competitive races, the two Green Party council president's candidates were sent letters with requests to provide information about themselves. Both declined to respond. I even gave Susie an extension when she requested it.
What does it take to get fair election coverage from The Vindicator? A willingness from the candidates is a start.
Jimmy Hughes has until about 8 a.m. Monday to withdraw from the Democratic primary. I've heard he's seriously considering it to run as an independent. We'll find out very soon.
Just to clarify your numbers, McNally made about $77,000 a year as county commissioner. He took a pay cut (as far as being a public employee) when elected. Before that, he was making about $85,000 a year as Youngstown's law director. The mayoral position pays about $105,000 annually.
SML - When one media outlet writes an incorrect story based on another media outlet's incorrect story, you get the mess we have over this issue. Read this for full explanation (from a credible news source): http://www.cjr.org/the_audit/bloomber...
Pishkur was on the front page of this newspaper - and on local TV - several times just a couple of years ago for Forum Health. That's likely more publicity than all of the other candidates combined.
There's no doubt that Jerry McNally is a top contender.
3 Dems are running in Youngstown mayoral primary
Howard,
Like all candidates in competitive races, the two Green Party council president's candidates were sent letters with requests to provide information about themselves. Both declined to respond. I even gave Susie an extension when she requested it.
What does it take to get fair election coverage from The Vindicator? A willingness from the candidates is a start.
April 28, 2013 at 6:37 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Hughes joins mayoral field
Jimmy Hughes has until about 8 a.m. Monday to withdraw from the Democratic primary. I've heard he's seriously considering it to run as an independent. We'll find out very soon.
February 10, 2013 at 12:45 p.m. permalink suggest removal
All the carping about the carp is fishy
Gdog - Absolutely hysterical and extremely clever! Thanks for the warning.
January 25, 2013 at 11:42 p.m. permalink suggest removal
All the carping about the carp is fishy
That from a guy who blasts Jars of Clay on his headphones.
January 25, 2013 at 7:20 p.m. permalink suggest removal
What will Sammarone do?
Flick,
Just to clarify your numbers, McNally made about $77,000 a year as county commissioner. He took a pay cut (as far as being a public employee) when elected. Before that, he was making about $85,000 a year as Youngstown's law director. The mayoral position pays about $105,000 annually.
January 4, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Paul Ryan to cap off campaign in Vienna
SML - When one media outlet writes an incorrect story based on another media outlet's incorrect story, you get the mess we have over this issue.
Read this for full explanation (from a credible news source): http://www.cjr.org/the_audit/bloomber...
November 2, 2012 at 11:33 p.m. permalink suggest removal
GOP judge gets backing of labor over Dem Hanni
I was assured by several parties involved that it was done after city work hours.
September 15, 2012 at 5:49 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Mayor seeks ‘accountability’ with time clocks for workers
Dwight,
That $7,500 per demolished house is correct, according to city officials.
August 28, 2012 at 3:59 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Gov. Kasich to appoint successor to Douglas
Chuck,
The answer to your question is no, I didn't get it wrong in an earlier article.
Here's a link to the first article: http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/may/01...
Here's a link to my Friday column on the subject: http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/may/11...
May 13, 2012 at 11:40 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Commish race heating up
Pishkur was on the front page of this newspaper - and on local TV - several times just a couple of years ago for Forum Health. That's likely more publicity than all of the other candidates combined.
There's no doubt that Jerry McNally is a top contender.
Most important - the election isn't today
December 9, 2011 at 7:26 a.m. permalink suggest removal