
In his withdrawal letter to the Board of Elections Matthew Markling stated:
Dear Mr. Lawler:
It has been an honor and privilege to represent the Citizens of Lakewood as President of the Lakewood City School District Board of Education. And I appreciate all the support and guidance the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has given me throughout the campaign process.
In order to focus on the needs of my family, I will not seek re-election to the Lakewood City School District Board of Education and hereby withdraw my name as a candidate. Please remove my name from the November 2011 general election ballot.
Respectfully,
Matthew John Markling