I thought the 22% turnout for Toledo was pretty good for a September primary in the 21st century. I don't know. But I'm surprised Toledo's turnout was higher than Perrysburg's.
From another comment:
Toledo pop : 313,619
Toledo reg voters : 189,454
P-burg pop : 16,945
P-burg reg voters : 15,055
It seems P-burg's turnout should have been a lot higher than Toledo's. I wonder how many Perrysburg residents even knew the name of the mayor who resigned a while ago?
Maybe there wasn't enough local media coverage of the P-burg mayoral primary. Toledo's primary drowned it out. P-burg's election was never posted here. Did Perrysburg offer public debates or forums where the candidates got together to discuss ideas?
Maybe 20% is what's expected for P-burg in elections at this time of the year. Maybe most citizens in P-burg believe their city will continue to prosper no matter who is mayor.
posted by jr at 08:42 P.M. EST on Thu Sep 15, 2005 #
Perrysburg did offer at least one public forum. Perhaps its citizenry is comfortable resting on the laurels of the planning and growth by former administrations. Perrysburg has had its growing pains and with them came a new high school, new library, Levis Commons, OI, new YMCA, new pool, and many new luxury subdivisions etc.
Perrysburg’s former mayor resigned a broken man with legal troubles outside of his role as mayor. His role in the attainment of the above varied from little or nothing to very much, but the point is, much of it occurred under his watch.
True, mayor Holbrook made some social blunders like dissing former police chief Evans. This blunder may be the imputes behind Evans being the sentimental favorite the primary even though men like former council member Klewer, and current council member Macklin have been much more involved in the growth and planning of Pburg.
Evans is a great guy, was a good, dedicated cop, and chief however briefly. I am grateful for the safety he helped proved for my community, myself, and family (I don’t even own a house key). But, I’m not sure what part of a police chief's job qualifies him to be the CEO of a rapidly growing city versus someone with direct, successful CEO experience like Klewer or council and negotiating experience like Macklin. We may be set for a period of status quo with some lost opportunities but I hope I’m wrong and I hope we get a higher voter turn out in November.
posted by Offshore at 08:09 A.M. EST on Fri Sep 16, 2005 #
Actually, what I find interesting is that the new city administrator in Pburg is John Alexander who Gerken and Wozniak pushed out of the County in favor of the 13th councilman - now 4th commissioner - Mike Beazley...
Alexander had a list of projects and policy initiatives that he put together for Holbrook...those items are now part of the mayoral candidates' platforms...
Maybe the county should have kept Alexander.
posted by intrepid at 03:28 P.M. EST on Fri Sep 16, 2005 #
Anyone who has John Alexander on their team is truly blessed.
So much dedication and talent is truly a rare gift ;-)
posted by Hooda_Thunkit at 10:50 P.M. EST on Fri Sep 16, 2005 #
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