Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Polls are open today from 6:30 a.m to 7:30 p.m.
Solon voters will take to the polls today to have their say on a number of important issues, not least of which to help decide who wins the presidency. Solon Patch doesn't opine on issues, but we will say this: Voting is your most important right, and the best way to have your say on the future of your community and the state is to head to the polls today. Here's what you need to know: 1. I don't know enough about the issues. Where can I learn more? The best place to get up to speed on Solon's local issues is Patch's Election Guide 2012. We have bios of the candidates and links to our coverage of the issues. 2. When are the polls open? Polling places open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. 3. What should I bring with me to the polls? …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Kevin Patton is the newest school board member after winning Tuesday's election
If the voters sent any message on Election Day, it was that they wanted continuity and familiar faces on the Solon school board. Incumbents Julie Glavin and Dorothy Seibert swept Tuesday's election with 4,285 and 3,527 votes, respectively, and Kevin Patton, a former Solon mayor, was chosen to fill the board's vacancy, earning 3,601 votes, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Patton is no stranger to political office, having served in local government for close to 24 years as mayor and councilman. He also served as the campaign manager for the school district's 2010 levy, which won at the polls by 66 percent. He has lived in the community for more than 50 years. "I want to say thank you to the Solon …
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City officials celebrated the victory for Nestle, but said they will work hard to address concerned neighbors.
City officials praised voters for approving Nestle's bid to rezone land for a new research facility, saying that the move will secure the company's future in Solon and provide stability to the city's industrial base. But Mayor Susan Drucker also said she understands that neighbors near the proposed facility have concerns and she plans to work with them to have those addressed as Nestle's plans move through the city approval process. "I think for the city this was a successful vote," Drucker said. "Nestle has been a wonderful business partner to our community. "I welcome their research and development center, but at the same time I am well aware there are residents in that immediate area and we will work to address their concerns." The …
Mayor Susan Drucker said the city will likely conduct deer culling operations early next year.
The hunt is on in Solon. On Tuesday, voters soundly rejected a proposed law to ban deer hunting in town, with about 62 percent of residents voting to reject the hunting ban. Now city officials -- who have been working for months to prepare deer culling efforts in the event the hunting ban was defeated -- are scheduling meetings, securing properties for culling operations and getting ready to begin reducing the deer population. Mayor Susan Drucker said culling operations -- which will be overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture -- will likely begin early next year. Ward 7 Councilman Bill Russo, the city's chief supporter of culling efforts, said the results show that Solon voters have supported the city's culling efforts. "I think the…
Opponents of Senate Bill 5 outmatched supporters in money, motivation and message.
In retrospect, Issue 2 never stood a chance. Opponents outmatched supporters in money, motivation and message. It's no surprise they had more votes, too. On Tuesday, about 60 percent of Ohio voters rejected Issue 2, Gov. John Kasich's plan to severely restrict bargaining rights for Ohio's unionized government workers. And the resounding defeat wasn't delieved with scant turnout during a boring off-year election. Turnout was 46 percent, the highest for an off-year race since 1991. The union-backed opponents were too strong, and cared too much. They viewed the fight to end Senate Bill 5 as a back-against-the-wall fight, and they campaigned that way. Opponents trotted out teachers and firemen and said the law would ruin important government …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Julie Glavin, Dorothy Seibert and Kevin Patton won seats on the Solon school board Tuesday.
Former Solon Mayor Kavin Patton will join incumbents Julie Glavin and Dorothy Seibert on the Solon school board. Glavin received the most votes with 4,285 followed by Patton with 3,601 and Seibert with 3,527, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. The three candidates defeated Chris Bryant, Robert Paulson, Ken Myers and John Heckman. Board member Roger Goudy's decision not run for re-election left an uncontested seat open. That left a space open for Patton. "I want to say thank you to the Solon voters for their expression of confidence to move me over to the board," Patton said. "I've had an interest in this for a long time and I was lucky enough to serve in the city's municipal government for a number…
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Solon voters approved a renewal levy that raises money for the city to buy new police cars, fire trucks, snow plows and other vehicles.
Solon voters approved a renewal levy that raises money for the city to buy new police cars, fire trucks, snow plows and other vehicles. About 63 percent of Solon voters, or 5,108 favored renewing the levy, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. The 4.1-mill levy will raise about $419,000. Renewing the levy won't increase taxes on Solon property owners. It has been renewed every five years since the late 1980s. Solon officials said the levy is needed because the city's general fund will have less money to subsidize other funds, including the one used to buy these vehicles. Reasons for the financial pressure are many. Police and fire employees will receive a 2.75 percent pay raise next year, per their …
With 10 of 18 precincts reporting at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nestle appeared to be headed toward victory at the polls. Check back Wednesday morning for final results.
Nestle will be able to proceed with plans to build a new research and development facility in Solon after voters overwhelmingly approved a land rezoning. According to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, the Nestle project won handily both in the citywide vote and in Ward 5, where the rezoning also had to receive majority vote. Across the city, 6,882 of 8,109 voters approved the rezoning, or nearly 85 percent. In Ward 5, 70 percent of voters approved the rezoning, or 969 of 1,381 voters. The company, Solon's largest employer, wants to build a new research and development facility on land it owns in Solon off Cannon Road near Hawthorne Parkway. Winning the rezoning does not give Nestle permission to build the …
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Check back Wednesday morning for final results.
Bedford Municipal Court Judge Brian J. Melling ran for re-election unopposed and earned 8,135 votes, with 26 of 79 precincts reporting as of 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Belling has been a municipal court judge since 2000 and served as activing judge fro 1992 through 1999. He is a Solon resident who graduated from Bedford High School, received a business degree at Mount Union College and a law degree at Ohio North University.
Check back for final results on Wednesday morning
All four candidates for city council ran unopposed, meaning all of them will return to their seat and serve new full terms. The candidates are: Ward 1 councilman Rick Bell, with only absentee ballots counted won 325 votes; Ward 3 Councilwoman Toni Richmond, with one of three precincts reporting had 371 votes; Ward 5 Councilwoman Nancy Meany, with absentee ballots counted had 341 votes; and Ward 7 Councilman Bill Russo, with absentee ballots counted had 297 votes. These are unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections as of 10:50 p.m. Tuesday. For Bell, Richmond and Meany, it marks their first election win. All three council members were appointed to their seats. For Russo, he won his second four-year term.
JA
7:51 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Sara, Tell me what he stands for? Tell me what drives him to see our school system succeed? Give me 1 or 2 counts of educational strength or wisdom he has shown over the years..... Enough said. There is a reason that no one else is responding to this article and to our view points. You are one of his supporters and sadly you are wrong as well. Thanks and good night. more ›