Absence of County Democratic Party endorcements

[pat ballasch]

I hope we learned something from our recent economic fiasco. Our leaders need to be bright, honest, & effective. As citizens we need to make sure the people working for us are qualified. We need to set standards. The political literature I have read recently looks like a cut & paste of trash from the last 20 years. Lets set priorities & track results like we track sports statistics. Candidate resume's need to talk about results not committee participation. Did the committee do anything positive? We as citizens as well as our representatives need to create effective oversight. Without that we're navigating without a rudder my friends. Review the resume & filter out the spin. Quality government isn't a crap shoot. A long time Plain Dealer writer stated "My experience with politicians has been, they think they know much more than they do". We need accountability through effective oversight. Good luck to us all. Pat Ballasch

[pat ballasch]

This would be my kind of candidate.
I'm a bright, honest, person that would like to dedicate my time to respectfully provide fiscally responsible prioritized services. I have a sound management background & have the ability to systemically solve problems, implement solutions & put solid oversight in place. I recognize many of our problems have occurred through lack of competent oversight. I will thoroughly embrace the concept of" Liberty & justice for all" The end will not justify the means. I will work well with others since infighting is another tax on residents since it obstructs progress. One of my top priorities is maintaining high quality homes & business structures. A failure to maintain property drives the value of our neighbors property down. Enforcement will be even & fair across the board. I will not demonize any property owner over another.

[Jim DeVito]

Can I ask why you did not throw you hat in the ring? Nothing personal just wondering.