Vote for Cicchinelli... Or Else!

Local Cicchinelli backer Tom Rivera wrote a letter to the editor in support of his candidate for mayor that appeared in yesterday's Independent. We are guessing he submitted it before he allegedly assaulted Massillon City Council President candidate Scott Graber outside the Lion's Lincoln Theatre.

"Now look at how Massillon is today. People are moving in and they want to stay. There are jobs. The downtown has been revitalized..." (Tom Rivera, Letter to the Editor in support of Frank Cicchinelli, The Independent, April 25, 2011).

"downtown has been revitalized"

Except for the violence downtown, in front of the Lincoln Theatre, during a candidate's forum.

Yes, we are sure the mayor is encouraged by Mr. Rivera's unwavering support.

We might need Fire Chief Burgasser to call in the National Guard after all.

To protect our "revitalized downtown" from the likes of Tom Rivera.