Politics & Government
6 Running for At-Large, 5 for Ward Seats and 4 for Mayor in Avon
Deadline for filing was Aug. 7.
A host of candidates have filed for council, at-large and mayoral seats in Avon for the Nov. 5 General Election. Avon’s election is non-partisan. Filing deadline for the Lorain County Board of Elections was Aug. 7.
The upcoming election marks a major change for Avon’s council members, which were previously held every two years for the entire 7-person council slate.
A charter amendment approved in November of 2012 means that elections for at-large candidates and ward candidates will be staggered after the November 2013 election.
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Voters will approve at-large candidates for a two-year term and ward representatives for a four-year term on Nov. 5. In 2015, at-large council candidates will run four a four-year term, creating staggered elections every four years.
Sitting Mayor Jim Smith announced earlier he will not seek re-election, ending 20 years of service. Three council representatives, Brian Jensen, Kevin Ward and Dan Zegarac as well as a lawyer Rich Summers have filed to run for mayor.
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Three ward council members, Dennis McBride, Mary Berges and Daniel Urban are running unopposed. Six individuals, including incumbent Craig Witherspoon, are seeking at-Large seats.
Here is who filed by deadline:Council at-Large (elect 3 at-large representatives)
- Steven M. Balmert, 38475 French Creek Rd.
- Lee E Belardo, 2567 Deerfield Dr.
- Tammy S. Holtzmeier, 36776 Bellcrest Dr.
- Michael McDonough 34790 Timberview
- Brian Parsons 2245 Peregrine Dr.
- *Craig Witherspoon 2765 Elizabeth Dr.
Avon City Council: Wards (elect 1 per ward)
- Robert Butkowski 36322 Wendell St. Ward 1
- Douglas A. Haessig 36717 Glendenning St. Ward 1
- *Dennis McBride 2161 Lake Pointe Dr. Ward 2
- *Mary Berges 35985 Ithaca Dr. Ward 3
- *Daniel C. Urban 3388 Vineyard Park Ward 4
Mayor (elect 1)
- Bryan K. Jensen 2542 N. Long Rd.
- Rich Summers 36106 Billingsley Row
- Kevin M. Ward 2501 Ithaca Dr.
- Dan Zegarac 37767 Lake Dr.
*incumbent
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