Two years ago, she failed to unseat Republican Tom Neyer Jr. After her walk around the Sharlene Drive neighborhood in this western Hamilton County community, it was 1,081 to go. Rather than see their face on TV and in these parades, it's more personable. You can see their expressions. Bengals hold all concession rights.
Taxpayers guarantee seat sales.
As Ms. Hyland spoke, the TV was tuned to the Bengals' game at Jacksonville. Several carried a large sign heralding Ms. Hyland's candidacy. Ms. Hyland is the lone announced Democratic candidate in a county that is dominated by elected Republicans. The last Democratic commissioner was Vincent Beckman in 1968. The best way to break through that, she said, is to knock on doors and explain her desire to bring the office closer to the public it serves.