Fitzgerald in Violation of Election Laws
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Fitzgerald Violated Election Laws
Paid for by Friends of Tom George, 1048 Homewood Drive, Lakewood, Ohio 44107, Lathy Laino, Treasurer. Produced In-House.
BREAKING NEWS Contact: Alan Melamed
November 5, 2007 216.659.6300
OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION FINDS LAKEWOOD MAYORAL CANDIDATE
ED FITZGERALD VIOLATED OHIO LAW: 6 OF 7 COUNTS
LAKEWOOD, OH – After a lengthy, nearly 3-hour hearing, the Ohio Elections Commission found
that Lakewood Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Ed FitzGerald violated Ohio law numerous times
by making false statements in campaign material. The Commission’s findings against FitzGerald
include:
Four violations relating to false statements about an income tax increase, including a statement
that Mayor George is proposing to increase City income taxes by 33% after the election
A violation for falsely stating that there was a million dollar mistake in budget estimating for
City water projects
A violation for not having the requiring disclaimers on a campaign video and his website
In response to the news Mayor Tom George said, “We have always wanted this to be a campaign about
the issues facing Lakewood. It is unfortunate that Mr. FitzGerald chose instead to make this a
campaign of outright falsehoods, misrepresentations and scare tactics. Lakewood voters deserve
better.â€Â
BREAKING NEWS Contact: Alan Melamed
November 5, 2007 216.659.6300
OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION FINDS LAKEWOOD MAYORAL CANDIDATE
ED FITZGERALD VIOLATED OHIO LAW: 6 OF 7 COUNTS
LAKEWOOD, OH – After a lengthy, nearly 3-hour hearing, the Ohio Elections Commission found
that Lakewood Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Ed FitzGerald violated Ohio law numerous times
by making false statements in campaign material. The Commission’s findings against FitzGerald
include:
Four violations relating to false statements about an income tax increase, including a statement
that Mayor George is proposing to increase City income taxes by 33% after the election
A violation for falsely stating that there was a million dollar mistake in budget estimating for
City water projects
A violation for not having the requiring disclaimers on a campaign video and his website
In response to the news Mayor Tom George said, “We have always wanted this to be a campaign about
the issues facing Lakewood. It is unfortunate that Mr. FitzGerald chose instead to make this a
campaign of outright falsehoods, misrepresentations and scare tactics. Lakewood voters deserve
better.â€Â
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Fitzgerald in Violation of Election Laws
BREAKING NEWS
Contact: Alan Melamed
November 5, 2007
OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION FINDS LAKEWOOD MAYORAL CANDIDATE
ED FITZGERALD VIOLATED OHIO LAW: 6 OF 7 COUNTS
LAKEWOOD, OH – After a lengthy, nearly 3-hour hearing, the Ohio Elections Commission found that Lakewood Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Ed FitzGerald violated Ohio law numerous times by making false statements in campaign material. The Commission’s findings against FitzGerald include:
Four violations relating to false statements about an income tax increase, including a statement that Mayor George is proposing to increase City income taxes by 33% after the election
A violation for falsely stating that there was a million dollar mistake in budget estimating for City water projects
A violation for not having the requiring disclaimers on a campaign video and his website
In response to the news Mayor Tom George said, “We have always wanted this to be a campaign about the issues facing Lakewood. It is unfortunate that Mr. FitzGerald chose instead to make this a campaign of outright falsehoods, misrepresentations and scare tactics. Lakewood voters deserve better.â€Â
Contact: Alan Melamed
November 5, 2007
OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION FINDS LAKEWOOD MAYORAL CANDIDATE
ED FITZGERALD VIOLATED OHIO LAW: 6 OF 7 COUNTS
LAKEWOOD, OH – After a lengthy, nearly 3-hour hearing, the Ohio Elections Commission found that Lakewood Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Ed FitzGerald violated Ohio law numerous times by making false statements in campaign material. The Commission’s findings against FitzGerald include:
Four violations relating to false statements about an income tax increase, including a statement that Mayor George is proposing to increase City income taxes by 33% after the election
A violation for falsely stating that there was a million dollar mistake in budget estimating for City water projects
A violation for not having the requiring disclaimers on a campaign video and his website
In response to the news Mayor Tom George said, “We have always wanted this to be a campaign about the issues facing Lakewood. It is unfortunate that Mr. FitzGerald chose instead to make this a campaign of outright falsehoods, misrepresentations and scare tactics. Lakewood voters deserve better.â€Â
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Repercussions?
What (if any) are the repercussions to these findings?
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OMG....can we PLEASE keep this to one thread?
I've now counted 3 times this was posted by 3 different people.
This election is getting out of control on the deck I swear.
I've now counted 3 times this was posted by 3 different people.
This election is getting out of control on the deck I swear.
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Is there a violation of journalistic standards with the reporter that covers City Hall makes such blatant partisian comments ?
I think all future coverage of the City by this reporter is now tainted, and its not his first comment like this. If there is an editorial board, how to you separate commentary from reporting ?
I think all future coverage of the City by this reporter is now tainted, and its not his first comment like this. If there is an editorial board, how to you separate commentary from reporting ?
what happens to a dream deferred .......
maybe it just sags like a heavy load
or does it explode ?
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maybe it just sags like a heavy load
or does it explode ?
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Fitzgerald in Violation of Election Laws
It is perfectly appropriate that DL posted a new link now that the commission has ruled. The previous links were way off topic. This post clarifies that indeed laws were violated and citizens reading on the Deck should be aware of this fact. Now, those that would like to comment on THIS late breaking news should feel free to do so.
Thanks,
Mary Breiner
Thanks,
Mary Breiner
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David Scott wrote:Is there a violation of journalistic standards with the reporter that covers City Hall makes such blatant partisian comments ?
I think all future coverage of the City by this reporter is now tainted, and its not his first comment like this. If there is an editorial board, how to you separate commentary from reporting ?
...for posting a Press Release?
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This has been posted 3 times. It should be combined, it's just obnoxious to have campaigns posting multiple posts about the same topic.
Honestly, it's just poor netiquette.
Honestly, it's just poor netiquette.
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