It Was Not Extraordinary

The man who coined former mayor Frank Cicchinelli with the adjective, "extraordinary," fell short in his political comeback bid in Massillon's First Ward.

Former Safety & Services Director Mike Loudiana, our Once & Future Mayor for Life's right hand man lost to Republican incumbent Sarita Cunningham-Hedderly.

Team Cicchinelli was unable to plant their flag in the First Ward.

And we are sorely disappointed.

This, of course, will be a mere bump on the comeback trail as native born, God fearing Massillonians everywhere are still waiting for their sovereign's inevitable return to smite "that woman."

Cicchinelli neighbor, Republican Jim Triner also went down to defeat last night to Democrat Shaddrick Stinson, despite the fact there was a second Democrat in the race, Current Councilwoman Quinessa Hampton's husband, Edward.

The Democratic vote was not splintered enough to ensure a Triner victory.

Ward 2 Republican Nancy Halter and Ward 6 Republican Ed Lewis eked out razor close wins against their Democratic opponents.

Lewis, a likely mayoral candidate in two years, had to be surprised by the close shave he took in Ward 6.

The balance of power on council has now changed from a 5 to 4 Republican majority, to a 5 to 4 Democratic majority.

Look for long time Councilman Paul Manson to be chosen as the new council majority leader.

Manson, a die hard Cicchinelli loyalist will faithfully carry the Cicchinelli banner in leading council's new majority.