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For Akron City Council

Our choice: Kelli Crawford in the Ward 10 Democratic primary

Garry Moneypenny has served Akron's Ward 10 most effectively since 2002, attending to the needs of Goodyear Heights and quickly grasping more complicated issues affecting the city as a whole. The former Springfield Township police officer now serves as the deputy chief of the Summit County Sheriff's Office. Given those duties, Moneypenny chose not to seek re-election this year.

That decision has triggered a three-way Democratic primary. The candidates are Kelli Crawford, a public information officer in the Summit County executive's office, Jay Moore, a local builder, and Michele Sandridge, a bartender who almost defeated Bruce Kilby in 1999 when he represented the ward.

We recommend the election of Kelli Crawford on Sept. 11.

What helps to distinguish Crawford, 26, a former juvenile court bailiff and political director of the Summit County Young Democrats, is the two years she has spent as Moneypenny's understudy. Crawford sought the councilman's advice about eventually running and started attending ward, City Council and even block club meetings, often delivering well-informed responses to constituent concerns and questions. Crawford grew up in East Akron. She moved into the ward a year ago. She entered her first campaign with momentum and preparation.

With her background in politics and government, Crawford shows a sophisticated awareness of issues such as juvenile crime. She understands the need for a greater police presence. She would work to get juveniles involved in educational and community activities. Crawford shows the promise to meet the broader responsibilities shouldered by Moneypenny.

Sandridge, 51, who works at Ken Stewart's Grille on West Market Street, is a lifetime resident of Goodyear Heights. She has a strong record of community service. She was active on the committee that saved East High School and has volunteered with many organizations, among them the American Legion Auxiliary and the Northeast Ohio Arthritis Foundation.

Sandridge, too, is concerned about crime in neighborhoods. She is a strong candidate. What she lacks is Crawford's knowledge of the array of issues.

Moore, 38, the owner of Jay Moore Builders, is a lifetime resident of the ward. In his first political race, Moore swings wildly, accusing the Plusquellic administration of rampant corruption while offering few ideas about moving the city forward.

No Republican filed as a candidate in Ward 10.

Garry Moneypenny has served Akron's Ward 10 most effectively since 2002, attending to the needs of Goodyear Heights and quickly grasping more complicated issues affecting the city as a whole. The former Springfield Township police officer now serves as the deputy chief of the Summit County Sheriff's Office. Given those duties, Moneypenny chose not to seek re-election this year.

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