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Watch and Listen to Citizens, Civic Leaders and other Respected Individuals talk about the Leadership and Accomplishments of Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

PT. 2 - Mayor Don Plusquellic - remarks after special election 06-23-09

After it was announced that the recall effort against him had been crushed by a 3 to 1 margin, Mayor Don Plusquellic addresses supporters at Musica in Downtown Akron, where they gathered on the evening of June 23, 1009. With 75% of the voters showing support for the Mayor, he reminded everyone that there is much work still to be done - and that hard-working, proven and positive candidates for City Council must be elected in the fall.

Mayor Don Plusquellic - Remarks after special recall election 06-23-09 - Part I

Supporters of Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic and the City of Akron were in great spirits on the evening of June 23, 1009. after it was announced that the recall effort against him had been crushed by a 3 to 1 margin. The overall result was that a resounding statement by the citizens of Akron that they appreciate the job that the Mayor has been doing, and that they believe his leadership has clearly kept the city on the right track.


Monday, June 22, 2009

Spotlight: Citizens & Volunteers Rally Against The Recall

On Saturday, June 20th, 2009, a number of folks from all over Akron rallied at the Summit County Democratic Headquarters to help fight against the recall and to distribute literature and information to various neighborhoods in the city.



The people in attendance heard anti-recall campaign manager Tom Reynolds, Summit County Council member Ilene Shapiro, and Mayor Don Plusquellic talk about the campaign and the need to get people out to vote on Tuesday, the 23rd.