Archive for Tuesday, April 1, 2008
In council, mayoral races, it’s up to voters
Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday
April 1, 2008
A contentious mayoral battle and contested City Council races will come to an end today when Shawnee voters go to the polls.
Voters citywide will decide whether Mayor Jeff Meyers will get a second four-year term or be replaced by challenger Dan Pflumm, who has represented Ward I on the Council
In other races, Ward I incumbent Cheryl Scott should breeze to re-election after her challenger, Kathleen Chipman-Shamet dropped out of the race last month. Ward II incumbent Neal Sawyer faces a challenge from Ron Weigel. Ward III incumbent Dawn Kuhn will have to overcome her opponent, Bob Dyche, if she wants to be re-elected. In Ward IV, incumbent Mickey Sandifer faces a challenge from Frank Imgrund.
Voting begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Once the polls close, check shawneedispatch.com for election results and pick up Wednesday's newspaper to read more on the electoin.
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Do you know who you’re voting for in November?
“Chuck Baldwin; he’s the Constitutional Party candidate. It’s the only conservative choice on there, as far as I can tell.”
1 April 2008
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Kelly (Anonymous) says…
There are people in Shawnee saying that they will vote for Dan Pflumm for mayor because of how wonderful certain members of his family are. That is ridiculous.
One should not visit the accomplishments of the family on the son. The son should be looked at for what he is. In this case Mr. Pflumm is a person who really does not care about Shawnee or its people.
Did you ever see a man who struts around altogether too large in the ego to notice an ordinary working mechanic? Do you think he is great? His comments to the media about creating tax breaks for scientists and engineers are a clear example of how he looks upon the average working person.
He, who as a councilmember, is belittling and condescending to residents concerns and especially to women and those he considers of a lesser class. He is nothing but a puffed up balloon, held down by his little feet.
He makes up facts and exaggerations as he sees fit to support his ideas. He does not come prepared to meetings but instead votes solely from his narrow-minded opinion.
His desire to sell off park properties for commercial development would indicate that he really does not care about quality of life issues.
He does not want to hear your concerns as his voicemail tells you not to leave a message. My guess is he feels you're a waste of his time.
His plotting to overthrow the current council by the recruiting of council candidates who will march in lock step to his demands is indicative of someone who is power hungry.
There is no greatness or leadership there. That sir, does not qualify you to be Mayor any more than your name.
I have to vote to reelect Jeff Meyers for mayor.