Costs expected to be paid by Romney campaign.
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s visit to Avon Lake on Oct. 27 raised questions about the safety of students and whether reimbursement for overtime accrued by city workers would be guaranteed before the event. The estimated cost to the city, for police, fire and service overtime, is approximately $8,000. Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka noted a Romney supporter questioned while the school remained open after some schools are closed on Election Day. Councilman Dave Kos said the event was not an official state visit but a political rally that used taxpayer dollars. He asked that in the future, whether it is an incumbent or challenger holding a rally in Avon Lake, regardless of the party affiliation, the city needs to ensure ahead of time costs…
President is scheduled to visit Kent State Wednesday
President Barack Obama's planned campaign stop in Kent on Wednesday may not prove as costly as recent stops in other small towns across the country. Kent Police Chief Michelle Lee said information remains scarce about the Democratic incumbent's scheduled visit, but he is expected to be in Kent by 3:50 p.m. Wednesday via the Akron-Canton Airport. Lee said the time may change. "That’s going to depend on where exactly he’s going to go," she said. "The plan is he’s going to be on the (Kent State University) campus somewhere." University officials haven't released any information about the stop and still had no comment when asked about the president's planned visit Friday. "We can neither confirm nor deny the report," Kent State spokesperson …
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matt
11:05 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Students who were wearing Obama t-shirts before the election were not allowed to participate in Romneys rally at our school,during school hours. Isn't that a violation of freedom of speech????? more ›