"MORE THAN A FEELING"

First let me start out how saying how strange it is going by the empty hospital. All I can say is "Well the lights are on but nobody home."
Back to the "Meet the Candidates Night." I thought the format the was used was a good idea on how to get the largest amount of questions asked in the shortest amount of time. I just wish more of the questions were asked. One interesting question was Do you believe illegal immigration is a crime? All five candidates answered YES. So if this is any indication Painesville might be on the way of losing it sanctuary city moniker. Many questions were asked about the job different departments in the city were performing. Four of the candidates thought the city manager was doing an outstanding job, John Murphy when answering the question did not want to give the city manager a vote of confidence. All candidates thought the cities greatest asset was the utilities department and all believed that this would sustain Painesvilles future growth. They all believed Painesville need a P.R. person as to get more positive instead of negative reaction from people outside of the city. One resident claimed that the city was infected with drug dealers and gang members and asked why the police are not doing more to rid our neighborhood of this problem.
Just my observation but the city's government stands a pretty good chance of having a great influence on it by people directly or indirectly connected to the school system. I believe this could cause more problems in town.
In closing why is the former council president such a bitter person? Sorry Bill but move on with your life and quit being used as a "plant" by others around you.
I think I got a good idea who KAREN is? So I got more out of the night then I expected. Could be 100% wrong too, I'm getting as bad as the rest of you.

In closing all candidates told residents if they had any question to call them and they would discuss their concerns one on one.