Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Zilka transitions from council president to Avon Lake mayor on Jan. 1
Mayor-elect Greg Zilka will take the Oath of Office on Friday, Dec. 30. His four-year term as mayor officially begins at midnight at Jan. 1, 2012, however, he can be sworn in beforehand. Avon Lake Municipal Court Judge Darrel Bilancini will administer the oath at Ahern’s Banquet Center. State Rep. Matthew Lundy will act as the master of ceremonies for the event and Richard Turner will provide the invocation followed by remarks by Zilka. The event is not open to the public. Zilka expressed regret that the size of the venue would prevent it from being a public event. “It’s important to be sworn in before,” Zilka said, noting that circumstances beyond one’s control, such as a blizzard, could prevent a swearing in Jan. The ceremony will be …
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Do you support the need for a runoff election? Take our poll.
Following the release of the cost of a mayoral run off election scheduled for Dec. 6, Avon Lake Patch received numerous inquiries and comments about why there is a run off election. On Nov. 8, a three-way race for mayor concluded without any one candidate earning more than 50 percent of the vote. Per the city’s charter, the two highest vote getters in a mayoral election when no candidate receives more than 50 percent of yes votes—this year being Greg Zilka and K.C. Zuber—will face off in a run-off election. That rule went into effect Nov. 6, 2001, the day Avon Lake voters unanimously approved a charter change requiring a mayor cannot be elected without a majority vote. In that General Election 4,981 voters, (81 percent) supported the …
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Berner is only candidate discussing financial situation of city.
To the Editor: Why is Rob Berner the only mayoral candidate talking about the financial situation of the city? Both Mayor Zuber and Council President Zilka have been claiming to be fiscally responsible and guiding the city through tough economic times. Yet, in 2008 the city’s general fund spent $15.2 million and only collected $14.6 million. In 2010 they spend $14.2 million and only collected $13.5 million. The 2011 general fund budget has $14.7 million in expenses and only $13.5 million in revenues. Income tax collections went from $10 million in 2007 to $7.8 million in 2010. They claim to be fiscally responsible while doing nothing to keep spending in line with revenues. When asked about what they will do with the pending loses of …
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Mayor K.C. Zuber has led Avon Lake through turbulent financial times.
To the Editor: Avon Lake's Mayor Karl [KC] Zuber has earned re-election. Mayor Zuber has led the City over the last four years through one one of worst economic times since the Great Depression. Our town has come out of it in a financially viable condition and K.C. plans to keep it that way. Avon Lake's great city services and safety forces are totally intact and providing continually top notch service. This is a town you can feel safe living in. Mayor Zuber has been very actively involved in Avon Lake's economic development activity. We have had hundreds of new jobs added by local businesses. Attracting new business is a top priority. Mayor Zuber has created a business friendly atmosphere. Note the 128 million dollar expansion by Ford…
Monday, September 19, 2011
Karl (K.C.) Zuber is seeking the office of Mayor of Avon Lake.
Karl (K.C.) Zuber is running for the office of Mayor of Avon Lake Name: Karl (K.C.) Zuber Date of Birth: 03/04/1963 Occupation: Mayor City of Avon Lake Education: B.A. Government/Psychology Evangel University Springfield, MO; ALHS 1981 Years residing in Avon Lake: 44 years Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: Mayor Previous Political Office Sought or Held: Avon Lake Mayor (incumbent) 2008-present; Avon Lake City Council at-Large 2002-2007; Avon Lake City Council, Ward 4 1992-1995 Email: kczuber@yahoo.com Campaign page: www.reelectkczuber.com Candidate Statement: Keeping Avon Lake financially stable while continuing the great services we enjoy is my administrations number one priority. During these hard economic times, …
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Candidate cites first-term accomplishments
Avon Lake Mayor Karl (K.C.) Zuber has made it official: He has declared his candidacy for re-election as mayor of Avon Lake. He filed his petitions last week. Aug. 10 marks the last day a candidate can file with the Lorain County Board of Elections. Former mayor Rob Berner and Council President Greg Zilka are also running for mayor. Zuber, who has held a public office in Avon Lake for more than 20 years, said he is seeking reelection to continue moving Avon Lake forward. “Mayor K.C. Zuber has proven leadership in directing Avon Lake through the worst recession since the Depression,” a press release declaring his candidacy said. Zuber said that unlike many other cities, Avon Lake has not laid off any employees during this downturn and he …
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Robert J. Berner is running for mayor of Avon Lake
Robert J. Berner is running for the position of mayor of Avon Lake on Nov. 8, 2011. Name: Robert J. Berner Date of Birth: Oct. 9, 1963 Occupation: Executive Director, Lorain County Rural Wastewater District Education: MPA – Master of Public Administration, Walden University Family: Married to Mary, Daughter Lyndsey 21 Years residing in Avon Lake: 44 Political Affiliation: Conservative Republican Office Sought: Mayor of Avon Lake Previous Political Office Sought or Held: Mayor of Avon Lake, President of ALBOE Email: info@bernerformayor.com Campaign page: www.bernerformayor.com Candidate Statement: I have a new vision and believe it is time to take Avon Lake in a new direction. Business as usual is no …
Mary Lee De Medal
11:05 pm on Monday, October 24, 2011
Now, instead of committing libel and using misinformation (which was leveled at me as a personal attack), I would like to share my concerns about our city government. Understand that, this is not to disrespect you, as your comments were to me, but only to voice my political opinion. About the candidates that are "working" for you as you state: One of the issues about the busy candidates you speak… more ›