Lakewood Dems Endorse County Candidates

The Lakewood Democratic Club met earlier this summer to elect new officers and make its endorsements for the September 7 Democratic Primary for the new County Executive and County Council District 2 which includes all of Lakewoood.

With over 90% of eligible voting members present, the club chose overwhelmingly to endorse Lakewood's favorite son, Mayor Ed FitzGerald, for County Executive. Speaking for the club, its newly elected President, Karolyn Isenhart, urged all Lakewood Democrats to vote on September 7 (or by mail before then) and to support Mayor FitzGerald's bid for County Executive. "Ed FitzGerald has proven to be a skilled politician and an effective administrator for the city in tough economic times -- just the characteristics that Cuyahoga County needs at this critical moment."

For the District 2 Council seat the members chose to endorse Dale Miller who has served Lakewood in the State Senate for the last several years. Chuck Shaughnessy, the club's Treasurer commented "In a year when all incumbent politicians are under extra scrutiny, Dale Miller stands out for his integrity, hard work and service to his constituents. Coupled with his long legislative experience these will be qualities sorely needed on the new County Council."

The Lakewood Democratic Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Woman's Pavilion in Lakewood Park at Belle and Detroit. Doors/sign-in at 7pm with the meeting at 7:30pm sharp. The speaker for the September 2 meeting will be Stuart Garson, the newly elected chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. It is also the annual membership and dues renewal meeting. Dues for the club are $10 per year, $5 for ages 65 and over. For more information visit www.lakewooddemocrats.com.