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La Prensa’s Selected Endorsements
With some mini-editorial
OHIO
Lucas County, Ohio (Candidates’/Issues’ List can be viewed in entirety here):
For Toledo Mayor: La Prensa has a policy of backing the incumbent, barring serious infraction or mismanagement on the part of the incumbent. Jack Ford deserves another four years in office despite Ford’s reneging on his pledge, made at a recent FLOC rally, to endorse Robert Torres for Toledo Board of Education. Ford has made major accomplishments despite his low-keyed approach and the devastating effects of the Bush economy on Midwest cities. La Prensa endorsed Ford in 2001 and it does so, again, in 2005. Bring back Jack. Vote Jack Ford.
Toledo Board of Education (3 to be elected): Robert Torres, Steven C. Steel, and Darlene Fisher. This is the “3-for-Change” needed.
Toledo Municipal Court Judge (Full 6-year term commencing 1/2/06): This is a no-brainer. Vote Paula Hicks-Hudson. Her opponent (who was on the Board of a local Latino agency) stood by while the former director terminated, without due process of the law, six employees (including four Latinas) within a two month period in 2004.
Toledo Municipal Court Judge (Full 6-year term commencing 1/3/06): This is a difficult one—all three are qualified candidates. Vote for Samuel J. Nugent.
Toledo Municipal Court Judge (Unexpired term ending 12/31/09): This is a difficult one—both are qualified candidates. Vote for Lourdes Santiago.
Toledo Council At-Large (6 to be elected, La Prensa endorses 5): Vote Bob Vásquez, Frank Szollosi, Karyn McConnell Hancock, Phil Copeland, and George Sarantou.
Issue 37, Proposed Renewal Tax for the Toledo City School District: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Toledo City School District, for the purpose of GENERAL PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, for a period of five (5) years, commencing in 2005, first due in 2006. Vote “Yes.”
Sylvania Township Trustee (2 to be elected): Vote R. Jeffrey Lydy and Kevin Haddad.
Lorain County, Ohio
Issue 6, Proposed Lorain County Metropolitan Park District –Replacement and increase/ 1.3 mills- Continued Operation: Vote “Yes.”
Issue 7, Proposed Lorain County Children Services-Replacement/1.5 mills for Children Services of Lorain County: Vote “Yes.”
Issue 8, Proposed Erie County General Health District-Replacement/0.5 mill–Provide Funds to carry out Health Programs: Vote “Yes.”
City of Lorain, Ohio
Lorain Council At Large: Vote for Anthony M. Krasienko.
Lorain Council, 3rd Ward: Vote for David Escobar.
Lorain Council, 8th Ward: Vote for Craig Snodgrass.
Lorain City School Board: Vote for Raul Ramos.
Issue 24: Zoning Referendum on Ordinance 6205: Vote “No.”
Avon Lake, Ohio
For Avon Lake Municipal Court Judge: Vote for Kreig J. Brusnahan.
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
For Cleveland Mayor: La Prensa has a policy of backing the incumbent, barring serious infraction or mismanagement on the part of the incumbent. Both candidates are highly qualified for Cleveland management. Vote for Jane L. Campbell.
For Cleveland Municipal Court Judge (Unexpired Term ending December 31, 2007): Vote for Jazmine Torres-Lugo.
Issue 6, Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement), for Cuyahoga Community College District: Vote “Yes.”
Issue 7, Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement), for the benefit of Cuyahoga County for the purpose of the operation of the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability Programs and Services and the Acquisition, Construction, Renovation, Financing, Maintenance, and Operation of Facilities for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, at a rate not exceeding 3.9 mills for each one dollar of valuation, commencing in 2005, first due in calendar year 2006: Vote “Yes.”
State of Ohio Issues (All Issues can be read in entirety here):
Issue 1, Proposed Constitutional Amendment: to adopt Section 2p of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, for the purpose of creating and preserving jobs and stimulating economic growth. Vote “No.”
Issue 2, Proposed Constitutional Amendment: to adopt Section 6 of Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, for the purpose of expanding to all electors the choice to vote by absentee ballot in all elections. Vote “Yes.”
Issue 3, Proposed Constitutional Amendment: to adopt Section 5 of Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, for the purpose of establishing revised limits, establishing prohibitions, and revising public disclosure requirements concerning political contributions. Vote “Yes.”
Issue 4, Proposed Constitutional Amendment: to amend Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, to provide for the creation of a state redistricting commission with responsibility for creating legislative districts. Vote “Yes.”
Issue 5, Proposed Constitutional Amendment: to adopt Section 4 of Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, to create a newly appointed board to administer elections. Vote “Yes.”
MICHIGAN
Wayne County, Michigan:
For Detroit Mayor: La Prensa has a policy of backing the incumbent, barring serious infraction or mismanagement on the part of the incumbent. The current mayor of Detroit does not deserve to be re-elected due to serious mismanagement. Vote Freeman Hendrix.
Ingham County, Michigan:
For Lansing Mayor: La Prensa has a policy of backing the incumbent, barring serious infraction or mismanagement on the part of the incumbent. Tony Benavides deserves another two years in office despite the devastating effects of the Bush economy on Midwest cities. Vote Tony Benavides.
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