Who Should Be Appointed to Mayfield Heights City Council?
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It's decision time in Mayfield Heights.
City council is expected to appoint a new member of the governing body at its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at city hall.
Council and Mayor Anthony DiCicco have interviewed six candidates since Feb. 27 to fill the seat the mayor left when he took over for the outgoing Greg Costabile.
The hopefuls are:
- Realtor Susan Sabetta, a Mayfield Heights resident for 32 years
- Mike Ballistrea, the manager of Hillcrest Hospital's Nuclear Medicine and PET Imaging department, who served on council from 1998 to 2008
- Marty Kelbel, who has previously run for council three times and once for mayor
- Benjamin Stocum, who currently sits on the city's Board of Zoning Appeals and ran for council in 2011
- Jeff Likover, a Parker Hannifin accounting manager, who has served in treasurer roles for various Mayfield Schools organizations
- Wayne Farinacci, director of the Cleveland International Challenge Cup Bocce Tournament and a former Mayfield High School associate principal
Mayfield Heights voters don't get a say now, but they will later this year because the seat's unexpired term runs through December 31, 2015. According to the Charter of the City of Mayfield Heights, an election to fill the vacancy must be held at the next municipal election on Nov. 5.
With that in mind, which of these candidates would you like to see fill the vacancy? Vote in our poll and let us know why in the comments section.
Read more about the candidates on Mayfield-Hillcrest Patch:
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C. Sabetta
7:50 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2013
For almost four years, Susan has been working for the residents without a council seat. It is time she had one. Moritorium for gas and oil wells in residential areas. Door to door solititation and permits. Tired of being told that there is nothing the city could do, she proceeded on her own. Enlisting Tim Grendell, who commented on her consideration for her neighbors and her deep passion for results. She is worth the vote.
B Colage
10:56 am on Friday, March 15, 2013
Susan Sabetta is genuinely concerned about the issues that face her community as well as the well being of her neighbors. She is conscientious in character, committed to her work and consistent with her efforts. Susan would be a valuable voice and addition to Mayfield Hts. City Council.
djv
5:08 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013
The quality of leadership needs to be considered in the Mayfield Council appointment. Residents are still reeling from this recent development. Our community voice stands with Susan Sabetta. We have recently been introduced to her manner of community development and constant residential safety and senior care. She speaks from the heart and we are certain she will come to the table with clear, careful and colaborative benefits.
tracey
5:21 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013
What could you/council be thinking, have you met Susan Sabetta, her husband, her family? The appointment should be clear. Mayfield Heights will go forward and be better for it. Thank you.
tracey
5:30 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013
I have recently signed a lease in the Mayfield Hts. area, due to the fact that Susan Sabetta has put me in the mind to. I hope to see her on City Council. She gained no monies from my lease and made me noted to the low tax rate of a city surrounded by other 'lovely' cities with 271 access, a trama hospital, 20 minutes to downtown, Little Italy benefits and The Mayfield Road signature street. I have a small lease period, but be assured I will be watching for her appointment.
Suz
6:22 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013
Putting the council on notice for a person who will be speaking for the residents, good communication and no legacy or croynism. I state that I have watched the accomplishments of Susan Sabetta honestly stepping forward with her eithics and desire to keep our street and neighboring streets aware and educated on city and local policy. Through her efforts we have florished while being able to sustain our busy lives. Is this not what we want as a Council Person? Thank you Susan.