MAYOR SUPPORTS FUSCO, SHEALEY AND ALBANESE FOR AKRON CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE

We are happy to note that in his election-night remarks, Mayor Plusquellic asked Akron voters to support Jeff Fusco as one of the At-Large candidates for City Council, in addition to Jim Shealey and Terry Albanese.

As everyone celebrated the resounding defeat of the recall effort, Mayor Plusquellic reminded listeners that there are still recall supporters on city council, and also among those candidates running for city council position in the fall. He encouraged Akron citizens to continue to reject the tactics and misinformation that were used during the recall effort, and which he expects will be used again during the council races.

RECALL EFFORT CRUSHED BY A 3 TO 1 MARGIN

The results are in, and by an overwhelming margin, the citizens of Akron have shown their support for Mayor Plusquellic and the direction he has taken the city over the past two decades. Fully 75% of the voters rejected the recall attempt, which was not only misguided, but proved to be a major waste of taxpayer dollars. It was also a drain on time resources for many individuals - including the Mayor himself - who all need to be focused on real issues during the challenging times we are now facing.

With this issue behind us, it is now possible for all of us to address the next important task at hand - and that is to keep Akron on the right track and ensure that we have strong, positive and proven leadership on City Council. As a former Councilman-at-Large and a past member of the Mayor's administration team, I'm entirely committed to working with him and the other members of council to keep Akron leading the way among Ohio's major cities. - JEFF

To hear all of the Mayor's remarks on election, night, you can watch the videos here.

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!
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO R.S.V.P., PLEASE CALL US AT (330) 322-6009

SUPPORT OUR MAYOR - SAY NO TO THE RECALL

One important issue that I'd like to talk about--and one that comes up as I visit neighborhoods across the city--is the Recall Issue. Clearly, a majority of the people I speak to about this topic are NOT in favor of the recall effort; they realize that this would be both costly and unwarranted, especially now, when economic times are difficult for so many people. They've made it plain to me that they're not willing to waste hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on these special elections -- just to satisfy the personal grudges and ambition of a few misguided people.

As a city, we voted Mayor Plusquellic back into office just a year and a half-ago ago. Our votes were counted and our voices were heard. Now, with so many challenges standing before us, it's vital that we let government get back to work and focus on the business of our city--not on politics.

This is why I am eager to express and pledge my full support for our Mayor. He's guiding us in a positive direction, his performance and ability have been recognized on a national basis, and his leadership has helped earn Akron a strong reputation as a great place to live, work and invest. I'm glad to hear that a majority of our citizens feel the same way, whether they agree with the Mayor on every issue or not. For this and for so many other reasons, I encourage everyone to Just Say No to The Recall. To find out more about this issue, visit www.citizensforakron.com. - JEFF

COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SOON...

Welcome and thanks for visiting the Fusco for council website! We're really excited about the upcoming campaign season and I'm looking forward to hitting the streets and meeting as many people as possible. I'm also eager to hear your views and ideas on how we can make our neighborhoods safer and even better places to live, as well as to hear your thoughts about the direction our city is heading.

As a former City Councilman at large, I've had the experience of representing and serving you before - not only on council, but also as a Deputy Service Director for the City of Akron. I'm eager to put that experience and know-how to work again, so we can keep our city on the right path as we head into the future. The best way to start is with an open mind and honest, thoughtful dialogue...and that's what I hope we can share as I visit various neighborhoods throughout the city. Hope to see you soon! - JEFF