1. Not everyone is into posting yard signs, but many candidates go that route. Which candidate displayed the most yard signs during this election?
2. Generally Highland Heights council candidates take the high road when campaigning. But this time around there was one notable exception. Which candidate dropped a last minute, pre-election day literature piece attacking his rival?
3. Which candidate described Highland Heights as "Mayberry" (as in the old Andy Griffith TV show, "Mayberry, R.F.D.") ?
4. In what subtle way does it appear that Mayor Coleman acted to counter Chuck Brunello's campaign theme, which centered on improving city services? A hint: they fall once a year.
5. Which candidates will represent the Highland Heights community on council for the next two years?
ANSWERS
1. Churck Brunello Jr., a challenger for an at-large council seat, won the yard sign posting contest. He had over 200 yard signs distributed throughout the area. He came in 4th in that race.
2. Rocco Dolciato, who was appointed by Mayor Coleman to the Ward 2 council seat several years ago, was defeated by Councilman Leo Lombardo in the 2007 election, and was defeated again in his second attempt to get elected to that seat.
3. Incumbent Ted Anderson, who was soundly defeated by challenger Lisa Stickan in the Ward 4 council race.
4. The city provided 7 day a week leaf pickup during the week before the election---including on the Saturday and Sunday before the election. Since then? Well, my post-election leaf pile is still sitting on the tree lawn, awaiting collection by the leaf truck.
5. Congratulations and our best wishes go to:
Cathy Murphy, Incumbent, Ward 1
Leo Lombardo, Incumbent, Ward 2
Bob Mastrangelo, Ward 3
Lisa Stickan, Ward 4
Scott Mills, Ed Hargate, Frank Legan, Incumbents, Council-at-large
A very big thank you to the over 1,100 voters who believed in me and voted Yes for Amy Feran. I will continue to provide Highland Heights residents with information about city happenings and city issues through this blog.
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