Two-term Commissioner Joseph J. Angelo, Jr., a Democrat, is running against independent Patrick D. Layshock, Newton Falls, and Republican Dr. Gina Reghetti, of Warren. Democratic incumbent Michael J. O'Brien of Warren is running against Dr. Thomas Montgomery, a Republican from Cortland. Angelo also discussed plans for a county-wide program with Ohio EPA to address sewer and water issues in the county, including the Brookfield area. Despite an August arrest for facilitating a game of chance in Niles, the present commissioner doesn't feel that it will hurt his campaign. Even if I was found guilty, it's a misdemeanor only, and in no way impedes my job performance in any way, shape or form.
Possible punishment includes a fine or probation.
Republican challenger Dr. Gina Reghetti, also had a brush with the law in September, but charges stemming from an arrest for defying a police officer were dismissed. Its time to bust up the big, bad boys club. The third contender for Angelo's seat is Newton Falls mayor Patrick D. Layshock, who is running as an Independent. If you do your homework and legwork to make educated decisions-you're not going to have these types of mistakes. He plans on making the upgrade of sewers and waterlines top priority for any economic development in the county.