By 12:15, the BOE office was filled with citizens - young and old - who wanted to take time out from their busy day to express their support for the Mayor. City and County officials - including Summit County Executive Russ Pry and Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Jones - were also part of the anti-recall group. Later, Mayor Plusquellic joined the crowd as well, to cast his own vote.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Spotlight: Summit County Elected Dems Turn Out Big to Support Mayor Plusquellic and Vote Early AGAINST the Recall
A large group of Summit County's Democratic elected officials and other supporters turned out at the County Board of Elections at noon on Tuesday, May 26th to cast early votes AGAINST the Recall of Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic. The group first met at Democratic Party headquarters, where Summit County Council member Ilene Shapiro spoke briefly to the media and then led the assembled group down the street to the Board of Elections.
By 12:15, the BOE office was filled with citizens - young and old - who wanted to take time out from their busy day to express their support for the Mayor. City and County officials - including Summit County Executive Russ Pry and Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Jones - were also part of the anti-recall group. Later, Mayor Plusquellic joined the crowd as well, to cast his own vote.
By 12:15, the BOE office was filled with citizens - young and old - who wanted to take time out from their busy day to express their support for the Mayor. City and County officials - including Summit County Executive Russ Pry and Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Jones - were also part of the anti-recall group. Later, Mayor Plusquellic joined the crowd as well, to cast his own vote.
