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OPIONION:
On Tues., Nov. 6, the general election will be held and races of particular, local interest include a crowded field for a judge in the county courts; and an interesting race for 33rd District State Senator.
Six candidates are seeking one seat on the county court. Qualified candidates, in our opinion, are Kathi McNabb Welsh, Matt Gambrel, J.P. Morgan and A. Ross Douglass.
We would agree with Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman, Atty. Dave Betras, that Chris Sammarone is not qualified for the seat.
Another candidate, Molly Johnson, is quite unqualified and lacks courtroom experience. Her campaign ads, in our opinion, are very, very misleading.
Of all the candidates, only one has a lengthy record of service, Kathi McNabb Welsh. Indeed, she is the only candidate rated as “Highly Qualified” by the Mahoning County Bar Association. For the best qualified candidate for county court judge, vote for Kathi McNabb Welsh.
The race for 33rd district state senator features Dem John Boccieri against Republican Michael Rulli.
Mr. Boccieri has a lengthy record of public service. However, when heavy rains fell in August in Boardman, Mr. Boccieri didn’t help deliver any help, as if he or any, other state official could have anyway. In fact he issued a press release more related to his politics, than providing help. The press release was an abhorrent, ill-founded attack on a Boardman Township Trustee.
Mr. Rulli is a political newcomer.
The best information in this race was provided during a radio broadcast on a Sunday morning by Morris ‘Mo’ Ray on WKBN. It is available on the web. Mr. Rulli stood tall during his interview, showing more than enough credibility that he deserves very strong consideration.
The most critical issue facing the State Legislature, is public education. We doubt that neither Mr. Rulli or Mr. Boccieri will do anything about it, leaving charter schools to continue their abysmal showing, at the expense of the cornerstone of America, and that is public education. |
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