Have Breakfast with us on October 28th!

Election Day is almost here - and our last fundraising event is set for Wednesday, October 28th, when we're having a special breakfast with the candidate at Hattie's Cafe, located at 491 Brown Street in Akron. Breakfast, great coffee and conversation starts at 7:00am and ends at 8:30am, so you'll still have time to get to work.

We hope you can join us...stop by and talk to Jeff about the issues that concern you. Suggested Contribution is $100 (seniors and Young Dems - $20). If you don't already know about Hattie's, it's a wonderful place where people with special needs can learn, grow and contribute to their community. Operated by the Hattie Larlham Foundation, the café is a safe and educational environment where adults with disabilities obtain valuable and rewarding vocational skills they can take with them through their careers. You'll find that the food, coffee and the service are all first class!

For the November General Election, please note that contribution limits are $300 per person. If you have already reached that contribution level, please come join us as a special guest.

Join Us For BROWNS VS. STEELERS Fund-Raiser on Sunday, Oct. 18th at the Firehouse!

There's still a lot of work left to do between now and the November General Election...and we're kicking off the final effort for the campaign's home stretch with a special event. The Fusco for Council Committee is teaming up with 10th Ward councilperson Kelli Crawford and her campaign committee to put on a Browns-Steelers Fundraiser on Sunday, October 18th at 1pm.

Join us at the Firehouse Grille & Pub, at 1677 East Market St., at the south end of Brittain Road, for what promises to be an afternoon of fun and exciting football action. There will be some great food and refreshments, lots of friendly people, and a chance to meet Jeff and Kelli. Hopefully, there will be a Browns victory...but Steelers fans are welcome too!

All the Votes are in...FUSCO WINS!

After adding the few hundred absentee and provisional ballots to the results of the Sept. 8th primary election, the Summit County elections board did an automatic recount on Sept. 21 that still showed Jeff was leading Terry Albanese by seven votes. The final count had Jeff winning by 4,817 to 4,810 votes over the Ward 6 councilwoman.

''I'm very pleased with the results and eager to start getting ready for the November election,'' the former council member and retired deputy public service director told the Beacon Journal.

Albanese, who also ran on the at-large slate that was supported by Mayor Don Plusquellic, congratulated Jeff. ''Council is getting someone who is not only experienced and knowledgeable, but who is a man of integrity,'' she said.

The two candidates had tied with 4,750 votes each on election night. The vote total isn't official until after provisional and absentee ballots are added and it is certified by the board. (for more info on the election, go here) Now that the first challenge is over, the campaign committee is setting its sights on the November general election. Stay tuned for information about our next meet-the-candidate fund raiser!

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AKRON TURNS OUT TO SEE JEFF

Our August 20th fund raiser and Meet the Candidate event was a solid success -- even a torrential downpour of rain couldn't keep people away from a fun after-work get-together at Akron's historic Highland Theater. A number of Akron citizens, community leaders, candidates and current office holders, like State Representative Tom Sawyer (left) joined the campaign committee to show their support for Jeff's candidacy.

Mayor Don Plusquellic came by to introduce all of the dignitaries on hand, adding his own comments in support of Jeff and other At-Large candidates Terry Albanese and Jim Shealey. Jeff reminded the crowd that the campaign was in the "home stretch" and that there was still a lot of work to do over the next few weeks.

MEET THE CANDIDATE FUND RAISER - AT THE HIGHLAND THEATER

The Friends of Jeff Fusco Committee want to thank Mayor Plusquellic for sponsoring a fund raiser for Jeff and Council-at-Large candidates Terry Albanese and Jim Shealey on July 27. Next, on Thursday, August 20th, Jeff will be having a fund-raiser of his own at the Highland Theater, located at 826 West Market St. in Highland Square.

The event is scheduled to run from 5 to 7pm. Pizza and beverages will be provided, and a contribution of $20 is requested. The Committee and the candidate are looking forward to this event -- it will be a great chance to meet Jeff, ask him any questions you might have and make him aware of your thoughts and concerns. We look forward to seeing you there!

MAY FUND RAISER A SOLID SUCCESS

Citizens, community leaders and elected officials from the city of Akron and beyond gathered downtown at Bricco on Wednesday, May 20th to show their support for Jeff in his bid to run for Akron City Council at Large and also raise funds for the campaign. Mayor Don Plusquellic was kind enough to give the introductions, and recalled Jeff's past service to the city as 10th ward Councilman, Councilman at Large and also as a Deputy Service Director.

"Jeff didn't have to run for council...this guy had retired," said the Mayor, "but Jeff knows that this is a critical time for this city. We need leaders right now, and he's not one to stand on the sidelines."

When his turn to speak came, Jeff thanked everyone for coming out to the event and reminded them that while there was a lot of hard work ahead in his campaign, their first duty was to ensure that they get as many people as possible to turn out for the special election on June 23rd and soundly defeat the misguided recall effort.

FIRST FUND RAISER - WED. MAY 20 AT BRICCO

The Friends of Jeff Fusco Campaign Committee has developed a unique fund raising idea to get his campaign off to a rocking start. Our first Fund Raising event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th from 5-7pm at Bricco, at 1 W. Exchange St.

Actually, this is the first of a multi-event series that you can enjoy at three levels - with a FULL ACCESS PASS, a BACKSTAGE PASS, or a VIP PASS. Full Access gains you admission to all three of our events for a contribution of $300; a Backstage Pass offers two events for $200, and a VIP Pass offers any event of your choice for a $100 contribution. Senior Citizens and Y0ung Democrats can attend each event for just $25. Of course, we would appreciate any type of support you can provide in this effort; if you do make a contribution, please make your check payable to the Friends of Jeff Fusco Committee.

Please join us as we kick off this exciting campaign and help move our city into the future!
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