Flag City Politico

Going Up...Going Down - 11/30/07

Farewell to November - it was truly an exciting month! Before we leave, let's see who is up/down..

	Tony Iriti Coming off the victories of RiverPlace and port authority (securing a legacy), one would hope that the mayor would be doing everything in his power to help make the transition to Pete Sehnert an easy one for the sake of the city. He still has a month left in office, I hope he decides to stay on the high road and leave office in style; the last impression is often the one that the community remembers.
	Pete Sehnert You think that Mayor Iriti not being helpful is an issue? Wait until you face your own 'RiverPlace'-type issue and then see what type of response you receive the community-at-large. Even if you are not receiving cooperation, rise above it and just do your best. Complaining about it in the news does not endear you to the community; it makes you seem like a whiner. You have a month until taking office - don't ruin your political reputation before you begin your new job.
	CNN Whether you believe or not that the questions the Cable News Network selected, or their methodology, were above board, one thing does not change. No matter who the person was asking the question - or whether they support someone else - candidates have to answer difficult questions (even if quite a few were irrelevent). If CNN would have truly not used a question or two if they knew more about who submitted them, then shame on them for not vetting the individuals fully.
	Hillary Clinton Planted questions...Obama catching (or passing her) in Iowa...polls showing Republicans would beat her head-to-head...receiving Streisand's endorsement...and now the hostage situation in Rochester. When you are in front, people find more faults because they are looking harder. But no matter how you look at it, this has not been a good week for her PR department.
	Mike Huckabee Just the opposite, it seems like the former governor of Arkansas can do little wrong these days. He is tied with or ahead of everyone in Iowa...he is surging in New Hampshire and South Carolina...almost every story I read/watched had him winning the YouTube debate...and Chuck Norris endoresed him. Despite the first attack ad of the season directed at him (and Romney - from Thompson), this has been a good week for his PR department.span>

-RSKnopfJr

Latest Numbers - Republicans

If you weren't watching the CNN/YouTube debate this evening, it was really interesting (and entertaining). The audience was really into it - reacting to every candidate response. I was at work when this started so I decided not to start live-blogging part of the way through, but if you get the opportunity to watch a replay or see the answers on YouTube, please do so.

As for the Republican numbers, here they are (check out the new leader in Iowa)...

-RSKnopfJr

Latest Numbers - Democrats

-RSKnopfJr

Around the Country

I hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend. With just over a month until the Presidential primary/caucus season begins, let's see what's happening around the nation...

Oprah, Iowa. Iowa, Oprah
Oprah Winfrey is officially coming to Iowa to campaign for Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential candidate's campaign confirmed today. >>>
Jason Clayworth
The Des Moines Register

Huckabee has tongue, will travel
Mike Huckabee rubs his throat and knows there’s trouble. >>>
Jason George
Chicago Tribune via The State

Despite loose caucus rules, deck unlikely to be stacked
Eight weeks before the Nevada caucus, the Democratic presidential campaigns are seeking any opportunity to promote their candidates — and sink the others. >>>
Michael J. Mishak
Las Vegas Sun

Florida left out as DNC assigns hotels for fall
With balloons and fanfare, the committee that will stage the 2008 Democratic National Convention handed off hotel assignments Tuesday for each of the 56 delegations save Florida. >>>
Chuck Plunkett
The Denver Post

Experts: Quality, not quantity, matters
Veteran New Hampshire presidential primary observers say the amount of time spent by candidates in the state does not tell the whole story on how effectively they have campaigned here. >>>
John Distaso
New Hampshire Union Leader

ABC, Facebook announce partnership
ABC News and Facebook announced this morning that they will join forces during the presidential campaign -- and that one of their first major ventures will be back-to-back debates three days before the New Hampshire primary. >>>
Foon Rhee
Boston Globe

-RSKnopfJr

What is your opinion about RiverPlace?

poll conducted November 18 - 25, 2007

-RSKnopfJr

Proclamation

The message resonates and is as poignant and relevant now as it was seven score and four years ago...

Happy Thanksgiving!

-RSKnopfJr

Thanksgiving Tradition

One of the best known traditions in Washington is the annual pardoning of the White House turkey. At this time of the year, the President grants an unconditional release to a representative of this poultry family, and the bird moves on to live a life of luxury (usually in a petting zoo). Here is the story of this year's pardoning of May and Flower by President Bush:

"This year marks the 60th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. Though live Thanksgiving turkeys have been presented intermittently to presidents since the Lincoln administration, the current ceremony dates to 1947, when the first National Thanksgiving Turkey was presented to President Harry Truman.

The presentation at times has brushed against broader history. For example, the November 1963 event was one of President Kennedy's last in the Rose Garden. The first President Bush conducted the 1990 ceremony just before leaving for Thanksgiving with the troops in the Persian Gulf region. President Clinton in 1996 returned from an Asian summit and literally went directly to the ceremony.

The 2007 National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate are from Dubois, Indiana and were raised under the direction of National Turkey Federation Chairman Ted Seger. The 21-week old turkey, will weigh about 45 pounds, when he is driven to Washington.

The National Thanksgiving Turkey was raised using normal feeding and other production techniques. The one exception is they were provided increased interaction with people so that they would be prepared for their role at the White House Ceremony.

Presidents traditionally have granted the National Thanksgiving Turkey a "pardon". After the presentation, the turkey will be flown first class to Disney World in Orlando, where he will be the grand marshal of “Disney’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” After the parade, guests will be able to visit the bird in the backyard of Mickey’s Country House in Magic Kingdom Park."

For more information, visit the official White House website.

How did this tradition begin?

Doing a little research, there is a story going around that Abraham Lincoln was the first to do this, albeit not in the traditional manner we have come to know:

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

-RSKnopfJr

RiverPlace Council Vote

Well, what did you think?

I sat here and watched the entire city council meeting, and just a few observations:

• It was interesting that 2 of the 3 speakers in favor of RiverPlace were from outside Findlay. I like to think big, but Indianapolis (population: 785,597) and Fort Wayne (population: 223,341) are hardly comparable to our community or what we can accomplish and support.
• I would have been more comfortable with Lynn Child's comments if we knew who she was exactly speaking for. Was she speaking for GFI, the board of trustees of The University of Findlay or the Findlay Downtown Area Association? Just curious.
• Sharinda Welton came back with more signatures; I guess there were actually people who weren't happy with this project.
• There was more discussion from council members AFTER the vote, then took place before. It may have been procedural and not appropriate to bring up when debating legislation, but it seemed like everyone who spoke were trying to put this behind them.
• The 'duh' statement(s) of the night were uttered by one of the public speakers and Ron Monday - paraphrasing, "I already know how city council is going to vote on this tonight".  Uh, really?!?
• The only thing I had a problem with was the lecture the community received from Tony Iriti at the end of the evening. It may have been the volume of the microphone, but it sure sounded like he had a tone to his voice, and the words coming out reminded me of someone who was tired of being questioned.

Here is how city council voted (7 in favor, 2 against), and their addresses/phone numbers if you would like to communicate your support or concerns:

Randy C. Ward - AYE
Council at Large
424 Hillshafer Drive
Res: 419-422-7439

James P. Slough - AYE
Council at Large
304 Greenlawn Avenue
Bus: 419-423-0001

M.A. (Andy) Peters - AYE
Council At Large
449 Strathaven Drive
Res: 419-425-5980

J. Michael Slough - AYE
First Ward
148 Laquineo Street
Res: 419-423-1935

H. Richard Rowe - AYE
Second Ward
2533 FoxFire Lane
Res: 419-422-3573   Bus: 419-425-4300

K. C. Collette - AYE
Third Ward
1128 S. Main Street
Res: 419-420-9594   Bus: 419-424-7873

R. Ronald Monday - NAY
Fourth Ward
332 West Sawmill Road
Res: 419-422-8646

Michael F. Eier - NAY
Fifth Ward
227 Lexington Avenue
Res: 419-424-4019

William J. Schedel, Jr. - AYE
Sixth Ward
1708 South Main Street
Res: 419-423-5725

No matter your opinions leading up to tonight's vote, it is now over. If things did not go your way, it does no one any good to hold any sort of resentment or be upset with the results. We will know eventually whether this was a good or poor idea, and everyone is free to make comments along the way. If you feel that council members acted appropriately, keep them in office; if you think they made the wrong decision, keep that in mind in May and November of 2009.

Maybe there are some community members who feel strongly enough about what is going on to run for office in the future (I would like to see a lot more people from across the political spectrum on the ballot). The important thing is that this city comes together and we support each other as we move forward. As always, your comments about this evening and how we move on are welcome and appreciated, by myself and others.

-RSKnopfJr

Presidential Endorsements IV

Sheet Metal Workers International Association (joining with the United Transportation Union) endorses HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association today added our voices to those of our union brothers and sisters in the United Transportation Union (UTU) in making a SMART choice by announcing our joint support for Hillary Rodham Clinton as the next President of the United States.

More than 500 SMART members and their families clad in  golden ‘Hillary 2008’ t-shirts gathered at the SMWIA Local 88  union hall to show their rousing support of the endorsement.

According to General President Michael J. Sullivan:

"The SMART union candidate, Senator Hillary Clinton, knows that all working Americans and their families want new leadership and new thinking on both the domestic and international fronts.  She will bring to this high office the intelligence and common sense necessary to guide our nation to its destiny as a strong and compassionate society.

Hillary Clinton understands our issues.  She knows the importance of sound policies and programs and will deal fairly and intelligently in addressing the energy crisis, fair trade, affordable health care, funding college and technical education and training, and will protect retirement security."

read more here & here

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National Right to Life endorses FRED THOMPSON

Marking the first major endorsement by a national grassroots organization in the Republican presidential contest, National Right to Life, the nation’s largest pro-life organization representing pro-lifers in fifty state affiliates and more than 3,000 local chapters, today announced its endorsement of former Senator Fred Thompson for President of the United States.

"€œAs the first major grassroots organization to enter the Republican presidential race, National Right to Life is proud to endorse Fred Thompson," stated Wanda Franz, Ph.D., president of National Right to Life.  "Our endorsement is a testament to Senator Thompson’s long-standing pro-life record, his commitment to unborn children, and our belief in his ability to win."

read more here

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Chuck Norris endorses MIKE HUCKABEE

-RSKnopfJr

Time Out for Humor

With the current WGA strike, late night television are into repeats (which means no new quips, observations and jokes). Join me as I dig into the vault for some goodies from the 2000 Presidential election.

"Bush has a new campaign slogan. It's 'Reformer with Results' Which I think is a big improvement on the old one: 'A Dumb Guy with Connections.'"
David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman

On revelations that Bush and Cheney have three DUIs between the two of them...
"We've got drunk and drunker running here. I say we vote for Bush and Cheney just to get them off the damn highway."
Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

"Yes, he said 'subliminable,' but he was probably distracted thinking about executing some criminables."
Jon Stewart
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Concession


"You hear about this? Earlier today computer hackers actually shut down Al Gore for two hours."
Jay Leno
The Tonight Show host Jay Leno

Top 10 Changes George W. Bush Will Make in the White House
No. 2 - "Give Oval Office one heck of a scrubbing."
read by George W Bush
Late Show with David Letterman

Top 10 Rejected Gore-Lieberman Campaign Slogans
No. 9 - "Remember America, I gave you the Internet and I can take it away."
read by Al Gore
Late Show with David Letterman

Regarding the 2000 vice-presidential debate...
"A wisecracking Jew and a pathetic bald guy? Nice try, but I liked it better when they called it Seinfeld."
Bill Maher
Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher

Keep smilin'!  :-)

-RSKnopfJr

What was the biggest surprise from the 2007 election?

poll conducted November 7 - 17, 2007

-RSKnopfJr

Around the Country

Poll finds Huckabee at Romney's heels
A new poll of likely Republican caucus participants shows that former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has nearly pulled even with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the Iowa front-runner. >>>
Jonathan Roos
The Des Moines Register

Court rejects Michigan primary law; NH still waits to set its date
A date for the New Hampshire primary remains uncertain because a Michigan appeals court yesterday struck down that state's presidential primary law. >>>
Mark Hayward
New Hampshire Union Leader

Underdogs battling for traction in S.C.
U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd of Connecticut first stepped into Congress 30 years ago and developed an expertise in foreign affairs. >>>
Roddie A. Burris
The State

Clinton, Obama flex different sets of muscles in Nevada
While the cameras clicked and flashed at the candidates, and onlookers gawked at CNN anchors in the parking lot before Thursday’s debate, the two leading campaigns engaged in an organizational dry run, a rough draft for what’s to come when Democrats caucus Jan. 19. >>>
Tony Cook & J. Patrick Coolican
Las Vegas Sun

McCain in Colo. denies attack calls
New Hampshire's attorney general is investigating phone calls to voters that pretend to be opinion polls but then undercut presidential contender Mitt Romney and his Mormon faith — and make favorable statements about Republican rival John McCain. >>>
Philip Elliott
The Associated Press via Denver Post

Giuliani blazes trail in focus on big states
In a little more than 24 hours this week, Rudy Giuliani raised money in Fargo, N.D., met voters in a small town in western Iowa, addressed a law enforcement charity dinner in Sioux Falls, S.D., and spoke to retirees near Orlando, Fla. >>>
Brian C. Mooney
Boston Globe

Coming up on the Sunday shows

• ABC: Republican Presidential candidate Fred Thompson (TN)
• CBS: Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards (NC)
• CNN: Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards (NC), Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda
• FOX: Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (AR)
• NBC: Panel discussion with Ron Brownstein from the National Journal, the Washington Post's E.J Dionne, Gwen Ifill from PBS and Byron York from the National Review

Keep smilin'!  :-)

-RSKnopfJr

Going Up...Going Down - 11/16/07

-RSKnopfJr

Latest Numbers - Republicans

Let's see how the other half lives...

-RSKnopfJr

Latest Numbers - Democrats

It's been over a month - let's see how everyone's doing...

The latest polls show things tightening up in Iowa. If HClinton was vulnerable anywhere, this would be the place. If she can win in Iowa, then she has a clear path to the nomination...if Obama or Edwards springs the upset (and maybe, just maybe, knocks her down to third), who knows what would happen.

Tomorrow, the Republicans...with some surprising news from Iowa (what a cliffhanger).  :-)

-RSKnopfJr

Thanks

With Veterans Day being observed this weekend, I thought I would share a small tale with you. I saw a posting at work yesterday that piqued my interest.

I immediately copied the information and brought it home. This is a great sentiment and one that I was going to encourage you to also participate in. I got on-line to see if there any other local or national organizations doing this...and I came across an issue.

There is a website (Snopes.com) that casts light upon urban legends, rumors and weird news. Even though this does not necessarily fall into those categories, the site is useful to find out how accurate general solicitations are, and what you should really know.

It turns out that if you send a letter to 'A Recovering American Soldier', the mail will be discarded because of security concerns. There has been so much interest in sending letters, Walter Reed issued a press release last Thursday to let the public know what to do (a portion appears below)

So, what can we do? According to Walter Reed and other websites I found, there are a plethora of organizations that can be contacted, including (but certainly not limited to)

• www.usocares.org
• www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/rush_24_7_adopt_a_soldier.guest.html
• www4.army.mil/ocpa/tooursoldiers/
• www.aafes.com/docs/homefront.htm
• www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/index.aspx
• www.redcross.org

If you come across additional sites, please add them to the comments section and we will revisit this posting a few more times during the holidays.

There are plenty of men and women out there who have risked their lives (and currently doing so) for us and our country. No matter your political leanings when it comes to the war in Iraq or this administration, I hope everyone agrees that it is important to support all the troops (past and present) through the year and convey how much you appreciate the sacrifices they and their families have made (and continue to make).

One of my friends, Brad Salisbury, is a veteran (Marine Corps). We were both in a meeting this afternoon, and when it was over, I took a moment to thank him for serving our country and even gave him a hug. It may not seem like much, but we might be better off if everyone took a moment and did that for a veteran that we know. To Brad and the rest of you who have served this great country, all I can say is a simple THANK YOU!!

-RSKnopfJr

Time Out for Humor

"The writers are going on strike on Monday. They are calling this the toughest time for comedy writing since those three weeks back in the '90s when Bill Clinton stopped dating."
Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

"People who are absolutely upset are the folks in the State Department. They want to send them to Iraq. There's a lot of empty positions that need to be filled over there. But the people at the State Department are revolting about this because they say it's dangerous over there. I haven't heard that. ... President Bush is furious. He said, 'If you didn't want to go to a war zone, you shouldn't have joined the State Department. You should have joined the Texas Air National Guard.'"
Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher

Stephen Colbert at Glamour Women of the Year Awards

"Anybody see the Democratic debate? ... Tough night for candidate Bill Richardson. During the entire debate, the only question Tim Russert asked him was, 'And you are?'"
David Letterman
The Late Show with David Letterman

"Pat Philbin, the man who staged a fake FEMA news conference on the California wildfires last week, has lost his promotion because of the event. Which begs the question, 'What does it take to actually get fired from FEMA?'"
Amy Poehler
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update

"It's a special night, nation. Tonight we find out whether my name will appear on the South Carolina Democrat primary ballot. ... I've had my differences with the Democrats in the past. I've called them pansies, twits, losers, Dummocrats, Democrazies and Nazis. But hey, that's all water under their Nazi-bridge if I make it all on the ballot. I can play ball. As they say, when in Sodom, vote Pelosi."
Stephen Colbert
The Colbert Report

"There was another presidential debate last night. The Democrats got together in Philadelphia. It may be time to start voting some of these guys off already. One candidate, who I think we can assume won't get the nomination, is  Congressman Dennis Kucinich. Kucinich yesterday told the  Philadelphia Inquirer that we should seriously start asking questions about President Bush's mental health. As if we haven't been doing that here every night."
Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel Live

"During a speech to the NRA, Rudy Giuliani was interrupted by a cell phone call, which he stopped his speech to answer. Giuliani then told the audience, 'That was my wife reminding me to pick up some milk at the 9-Eleven'"
Seth Meyers
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update

Keep smilin'!  :-)

-RSKnopfJr

Around the Country

GOP, Dem chieftains highlight '08 warm-up
Even as workers in Denver squinted Wednesday at ballots from this year's election, some folks around town were already stoked about next year's races. >>>
John Ingold
The Denver Post

Biden chides Democrats for losing approach
Sen. Joe Biden says the three front-runners in the Democratic presidential race are using "Bill Clinton triangulation" and "Karl Rove anger" to deliver a divisive message as they fight for approval of the party's liberal base. >>>
John Distaso
The New Hampshire Union Leader

Mainstage for political theater
Constance Olson had just heard Illinois Sen. Barack Obama give a speech in an old armory and she liked what she heard, but she’s still undecided about whom she’ll caucus for Jan. 3. >>>
J. Patrick Coolican
Las Vegas Sun

Clinton takes lead among youth
Barack Obama may draw crowds on college campuses, and he may be the most popular guy on Facebook, but recent poll results challenge the common assumption that he is the candidate of the young. Rather, Hillary Rodham Clinton seems to have taken the lead among 20-somethings. >>>
Ben Adler
Politico.com

2 ‘dark horses’ riding high
One candidate is relying on a network of pastors and church-goers, the other on a tech-savvy and passionate band of supporters spreading the word through the Internet. >>>
John O'Connor
The State

Forbes: Giuliani will put blues states in play
Two-time presidential candidate Steve Forbes was in southwest Iowa today stumping for Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani. >>>
Maggie O'Brien
The Des Moines Register

Showing up on the Sunday talk shows

• ABC: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT)
• CBS: Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR)
• CNN: former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, former UN Ambassador John Bolton, Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE)
• FOX: Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)
• NBC: Sen. Barack Obama (D-Il)

Keep smilin'!   :-)

-RSKnopfJr

Going Up...Going Down - 11/09/07

It's been a few weeks, but like a faithful friend, GUGD is back.

	National Presidential Straw poll participants The group that got together tonight was small, but we discussed many serious issues. It was very encouraging to see people from different walks of life come together to share their opinions, and have an intelligent discussion about the things important to us and the Presidential candidates in the next position to tackle them. Even though there were a few differences of opinion, everyone was respectful, asked questions and listened...what a concept in this era of bitter, partisan politics. Coming out on a Friday night...to talk politics...right after an election (when people are usually tired of the subject; I cannot give enough credit to those who attended! I have never been part of a straw poll/caucus before, but after this experience I am looking forward to December.
	The answer: 71.41 The question: The percentage of Hancock County registered voters, who didn't.
	Pete Sehnert Since Findlay is a Republican town, his election was expected. Despite the victory, there are still plenty of skeptics about whether he is up to doing the job. With less than two months to go before he takes office, he needs to get his team in place and start planning. He may not be in a position to do anything about River Place or a port authority, but other issues are on deck and awaiting his leadership...and while he's at it, maybe keep the ball rolling on flooding.
	Latta-Buehrer I As bitter and mean-spirited as this thing got, don't believe that this thing is over. Latta may have won the battle, but the war is going to continue. There is a primary election right around the corner, and whether Latta defeats Robin Weirauch or not in December, these two gentlemen (even though they don't deserve that title) will be back at it in short order.
	The Tip Did she, or didn't she? Clinton's campaign said they left a $100 tip after a visit to a Toledo, Iowa restaurant. One of the waitresses said she never saw anyone from the campaign leave one. I'm not taking sides on the issue; I just can't believe that the media jumped on this and made it a huge story within hours. With all the other important, and nonsensical, issues that candidates deal with, is this really worthy of the column space and airtime it has taken? Just say no!

-RSKnopfJr

Countdown to NPC

The countdown is on, and can you feel the excitement building? In less than 24 hours, we will be meeting at The University of Findlay for the first ever National Presidential Straw Poll. Remember, the FCPolitiGal will be in attendance and the FCPolitiKidz will provide babysitting services (both my daughters are Red Cross certified sitters; send me an e-mail at flagcitypolitico@gmail.com if you need to have them watch your youngsters).


 

Election07, F.A.R.T. & NPC

What more can be said about the election that hasn't already been addressed by the media or in this - and other - blogs? Well, a little...

• Thank you to every candidate who ran for office. I know it is not easy to invest so much time, emotion and resources into campaigning; you all have earned my respect for doing so.
• Congratulations to everyone who won; we will be waiting with anticipation as you take on the complex issues that face our community.
• For everyone who made it out to vote, give yourselves a big pat on the back.
• To the 71.41% of registered voters who did not go to the polls yesterday - what happened?

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Which Findlay mayoral candidate has the better website?

poll conducted October 29 - November 6, 2007

-RSKnopfJr

Remember to vote today!

Polls are open from 6:30am to 7:30pm.

To find out the candidates on the ballot, click here.

To find out the issues on the ballot, click here.

To find out where you vote, click here.

To find out results after the polls close, click here.

The weather for today: A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

Remember to get out and vote!

-RSKnopfJr

GOTV

A new mayor, new members on city council and school boards across the county, as well as a bevy of levys. The 2007 election has a little bit for everyone. The board of elections is predicting that only 35% of registered voters will be going to the polls, but once again, I have faith that the people of Findlay and Hancock County are really going to come out tomorrow and beat that number.

For Mayor of Findlay, FCPolitico endorses...

When I started this blog in May, I knew that tonight was coming. And let me be totally honest with you...for the past several months, I have not been looking forward to this moment. Since the mayoral forum, people have (jokingly) been asking me who I was going to vote for, and the answer has always been the same - honestly, I didn't know. Friends of mine, as well as the FCPolitiGal, have suggested that I just explain to everyone the situation I am in, and not make a recommendation for mayor (especially since the holidays are coming up, and family gatherings might be a little strained if I make the wrong decision).

A favor

I know that I promised you my endorsement for mayor this evening, and I have everything typed up and ready to go. I hope I have your blessing and support, however, if I wait until tomorrow to post it. I would really like to sleep on it tonight, and see if I feel any different in the morning (and after a good night's rest).


 

For Findlay City Council, FCPolitico endorses...

Flooding, Towne Center, Port Authority, Sidewalks, Building Code...there are quite a few issues that city council needs to deal with over the next two years. It is always important to have the right mix of individuals in order to be effective when working toward solutions, and with a new administration coming in, city council will be relied on more than ever to provide leadership, guidance and support. For city council, I am only covering races that are being contested.