My only exposure to Sutherland came from listening to an mp3 of a cityclub talk she did earlier this year.  She seemed OK I guess, but I'd much rather see her unseat Hagan than PLJ.

 

 

Bay Village Mayor Sutherland to run for Cuyahoga County commissioner

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Joe Guillen

Plain Dealer Reporter

 

Cuyahoga County Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones jokingly pointed out the differences between him and Bay Village Mayor Deborah Sutherland when he sang a few bars of "Ebony and Ivory" earlier this year during a breakfast at the Greater Cleveland Partnership...

 

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Hi, is it possible to merge this and the Joe Ciperman thread?

Why? They're two separate races. Cimperman is seeking the District 10 Congressional seat, not a spot on the county commission.

As of now, I think Jones is the only one who will retain his seat.

But the Commissioners' race is staggered, with Jones the only one running for re-election this year. That being said ... yeah, Dimora and Hagan may face some opposition in upcoming years.

^ I am very open to shaking things up a little all over

My parents are still in Bay Village and say Sutherland is a horrible mayor that's screwed up basically every project she's taken on. I'm sure she'll fit right in with the Hagan and Dimora :wink:

My parents are still in Bay Village and say Sutherland is a horrible mayor that's screwed up basically every project she's taken on. I'm sure she'll fit right in with the Hagan and Dimora :wink:

 

I thought that she was highly-regarded. Hmm, maybe I'm wrong.

well I don't know anything about the lady, but the PD sometimes picks some of the most inadequate drones or suck ups and gushes over them ad nauseum

^my positive impressions of her come from non-PD sources.

Why? They're two separate races. Cimperman is seeking the District 10 Congressional seat, not a spot on the county commission.

 

I'm sorry.  I was confused.  Thank you for correcting me.  (exiting stage left)  :|

I thought that she was highly-regarded. Hmm, maybe I'm wrong.

 

I have to admit, my parents aren't the most political informed or plugged in individuals esp in regard to local government. They do have very strong (negative) feelings towards her, though. *shrug*

I have nothing against her, but not sure what she would bring to the county.  If it's competence, then fine, let her replace Dimora or Hagan, not PLJ.  If it's a stronger push for regionalism, I wonder if she'd do more good in a position of power in an outer suburb...like mayor of Bay.

I figure this is the best place for this question.  I filled out my absentee ballot today, and I'm wondering why Tim Hagan is running unopposed for County Commissioner.  It says for full term commencing 1/2/09.  He is the only one listed.  Right below this is the other county commissioner race.  Is this a formality for something?  I'm confused, please God tell me that he is not really running unopposed for another term!  Of all the county commissioner the only one that should stay is PLJ.  Somebody let me know what the heck this is all about.

Thank goodness PLJ was reelected.  :clap:

 

I still do not understand how Hagan ran unopposed.  :wtf:

I really wish that the county would get some Republicans elected in there.

 

I think a nice mix between the parties would be good, and I'm disappointed this didn't happen.

I really wish that the county would get some Republicans elected in there.

 

I think a nice mix between the parties would be good, and I'm disappointed this didn't happen.

 

:wtf:  Party affiliation doesn't make the system better. 

i abstained from that vote, i would have loved to have sent PLJ packing, but I really dislike sutherland.

No, not necessarily. You're right. It should always be more about the candidates themselves, not the party affiliation.

 

But I do think that the Republican party has things to bring to the table that the Democrats don't. I don't ever want to see one party in control of everything, and I don't think that the Democrat stronghold that Cleveland has experienced for years is necessarily a good thing.

 

But I guess that's because I'm a very middle-of-the-road voter. I like aspects from both parties, and I don't think either one is necessarily better than the other.

No, not necessarily. You're right. It should always be more about the candidates themselves, not the party affiliation.

 

But I do think that the Republican party has things to bring to the table that the Democrats don't. I don't ever want to see one party in control of everything, and I don't think that the Democrat stronghold that Cleveland has experienced for years is necessarily a good thing.

 

But I guess that's because I'm a very middle-of-the-road voter. I like aspects from both parties, and I don't think either one is necessarily better than the other.

 

Before I answer that, how long have you personally been affected by the county commissioners?  Haven't you been in NYC for some time?

 

To me its down to every candidates  integrity and leadership.  I felt like he (PLJ) was the best commissoner.  People say he let things happen right under his nose yet none of us know what really went down.  The way the situation has gone down, it looks as though Fat Ass and Fat Ass II were conspiring in secrecy.  If anything Hagan should not be there.

 

i abstained from that vote, i would have loved to have sent PLJ packing, but I really dislike sutherland.

Why do you feel he should have gone packing.  You don't have to answer as your reasons are your reasons and I'll respect that.  :)

Before I answer that, how long have you personally been affected by the county commissioners? Haven't you been in NYC for some time?

So I can't comment on Cleveland politics?

 

To me its down to every candidates integrity and leadership.

I wasn't disagreeing with you.

Before I answer that, how long have you personally been affected by the county commissioners?  Haven't you been in NYC for some time?

So I can't comment on Cleveland politics?

 

To me its down to every candidates  integrity and leadership.

I wasn't disagreeing with you.

Of course you can, yet I'm trying to understand how the election personally affects you.

Before I answer that, how long have you personally been affected by the county commissioners? Haven't you been in NYC for some time?

So I can't comment on Cleveland politics?

 

To me its down to every candidates integrity and leadership.

I wasn't disagreeing with you.

Of course you can, yet I'm trying to understand how the election personally affects you.

 

It doesn't really, I guess. It affects me because I love Cleveland.

Before I answer that, how long have you personally been affected by the county commissioners?  Haven't you been in NYC for some time?

So I can't comment on Cleveland politics?

 

To me its down to every candidates  integrity and leadership.

I wasn't disagreeing with you.

Of course you can, yet I'm trying to understand how the election personally affects you.

 

It doesn't really, I guess. It affects me because I love Cleveland.

Bingo.  It's like me caring that Rangel, Dixon, Martinez or adam clayton powell got reelected.  Last night Rangel thanked me for voting for him. When I told him I did not vote for him, he looked at me like I was crazy.  I told him I'm a resident of OHIO.  Not that I would have anyway.  >:D