Bah Humbug

Massillon's Mayor for Life, Frank Cicchinelli is not really a ruler who likes likes to mingle with his subjects. He doesn't really involve himself in the community activities of Massillon. He doesn't talk to the folks on the streets, or participate in the various civic events throughout the city.

Unless you are at a Massillon Tiger football game, you are unlikely to spot our leader out in the community he leads. Heck, the Mayor for Life even stopped participating in the Massillon Tiger Football Kick-Off Rally, held annually in Duncan Plaza, just feet from his office.

Christmas should be different. It is the time of the year when men set aside their differences and peace and good will should take hold throughout the kingdom.

One of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season is the Massillon Christmas parade. It is viewed by the community as the symbolic start of Christmas in Tiger Town.

One would think that the city's mayor, the symbolic leader of the community, would participate.

One would be wrong.

The Mayor for Life was a no show for the annual holiday parade yesterday.

Not surprising, because he doesn't show for a most community events these days.

This was Christmas. We expected more.

It was nice to see Lee Brunckhart, Republican candidate for mayor in the parade.

It was also nice to see Third Ward Council Representative, and likely Democratic challenger to our mayor in the May primary, Kathy Catazaro-Perry in the parade.

Catazaro-Perry is always so upbeat and personable at public events. What a contrast to our dour, brooding Mayor for Life.

We would like to thank both Lee and Kathy for sharing in the Christmas spirit.

As for our Mayor for Life...

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