West Carrollton Council member Democrat Patrick Merris has just expressed interest in running vs. Republican Niraj Antani for the seat vacated by Terry Blair in Ohio 42. Leonard Johnson, who was the Dem candidate has turned in a letter saying he’s withdrawing.
If Merris wins, there will be a vacancy on the West Carrolton council. Merris has been a commenter on this site.
Term Expires: 12/31/17
Education: Sinclair Community College, Associate’s Applied Sciences Paralegal Studies. Professional Accomplishments: Navy and Army Veteran, Citizens Police Academy Graduate 2011, Parks and Recreation Board, West Carrollton Historical Society Member & Trustee. Statement to citizens: I have been and continue to be an aggressive advocate for all residents and businesses in West Carrollton. My belief is ‘Progress Through Cooperation and Transparency for West Carrollton.’ I need constructive input from everyone to be able to serve to the best of my ability.
via Patrick Merris [1].
While Merris is newly elected, Antani is seen as beatable, whereas Blair was not.
Expect money to flow into this race, and possibly other candidates now that Johnson has withdrawn. A meeting of the party next week will finalize this change of candidates.
The Republican party had to go through 4 rounds of voting [2] to select Antani. It will be interesting how much money the parties choose to throw into this last-minute street fight.
“JOHNSON WITHDRAWS”
You REALLY need to let somebody a Jr. High mentality (like me) proof your headlines.
Look- I live on Bonner Street near Johnson Street- I’ve heard them all.