Thursday, September 6, 2012
Dennis Wilcox talks about the issues he says will resonate in the region.
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
Charlotte, NC -- Cleveland Heights Vice Mayor Dennis Wilcox is an Ohio delegate at the Democratic National Convention. He took time away from a delegate breakfast in Charlotte on Wednesday morning — and chants of “O-H! I-O! — to talk to Patch about the convention: So does it feel like work or does it feel like a vacation being here? We’re here at 7:30 (a.m.), and we were back at 1 a.m. last night, so it’s not exactly a vacation. What’s been the most exciting part so far? Michelle Obama’s speech. She seems very genuine, and very down to earth. Women in particular will resonate with it. My daughter called me this morning and asked me, “What did you think of Michelle’s speech?” She was really excited. What delegate duties have you performed …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Dennis Wilcox said this is his first time serving as a delegate at the DNC.
Cleveland Heights Vice Mayor Dennis Wilcox is a first-time member of the Ohio Delegation at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Wilcox said his schedule is packed, and he's looking forward to meeting Democrats from other areas of the country. He's also interested in hearing about the issues that matter to people in Cleveland Heights. "The big issues in Cleveland Heights are education, health care, the economy and protecting the middle class. As you know, Cleveland Heights is very much a middle class community," Wilcox said. "What I’m looking for from the speakers at the convention ... are clear and detailed statements of what we’ve accomplished in the last four years. To take credit for a stimulus that saved the economy from a …
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Jason Stein, Phyllis Evans, Mary Dunbar and Dennis Wilcox were sworn in to new council terms
The new year brings a new face to Cleveland Heights City Council, as well as a new vice mayor of council. At Tuesday night's meeting, Mary Dunbar was sworn in along with Jason Stein, Phyllis Evans and Dennis Wilcox, all of whom were re-elected in November. Dunbar replaces Kenneth Montlack. Council members also voted to name Wilcox as the new vice mayor. The position was formerly held by Evans. "We are known for our diversity and we are known as characters ... a quirky bunch," said Councilwoman Cheryl Stephens, who nominated Wilcox. "Dennis is a stand-up individual. He is mature and thoughtful." She went on to say Wilcox faces challenges thoughtfully and always stands up on the right side. "I want to thank you and the voters for giving me …
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The final results are in, and the numbers are still close
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections called for an automatic recount of the Cleveland Heights City Council race and four other elections at its meeting Tuesday. The final results are in, and the numbers are still close. The Cleveland Heights recount is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Dec. 5. Three four-year seats were up for grabs on Cleveland Heights City Council this election year. Incumbent Dennis Wilcox was the clear winner, snagging 7,140 votes, according to final results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. But the second and third place winners, incumbent Phyllis Evans and challenger Mary Dunbar, now have 47 votes separating them, according to the final results, receiving 6,494 and 6,447 respectively. And Jeff Coryell is just 64 …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will call recount if numbers are still close in Cleveland Heights once provisional ballots are in
A recount of the Cleveland Heights City Council race is possible. Three four-year seats were up for grabs on Cleveland Heights City Council this election year. Incumbent Dennis Wilcox was the clear winner, snagging 6,947 votes, according to final, unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. But the second and third place winners, incumbent Phyllis Evans and challenger Mary Dunbar, have only nine votes separating them, receiving 6,281 and 6,272 respectively. And Jeff Coryell is just 54 votes behind Dunbar at 6,218. “We’re going to looking at provisional ballots to see if there’s enough votes to make a difference,” said Mike West, spokesman for the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. "You can’t call for a recount until we…
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Links to articles we ran about unofficial, final vote counts in Cleveland Heights
A few Cleveland Heights races were certain. Cleveland Heights-University Heights School Board incumbents Eric Coble and Nancy Peppler ran unopposed, so their victory was guaranteed. Cleveland Heights Municipal Court Judge A. Deane Buchanan also had no challengers in this year's race. But the Cleveland Heights City Council race was close — only nine votes separate the second- and third-place winners, according to unofficial, final results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Challenger Jeff Coryell fell to fourth place by only 54 votes. Incumbent Phyllis Evans and challenger Mary Dunbar barely pulled ahead of him, while Dennis Wilcox held steady in first-place throughout the night. A recount is likely, and a spokesman from the Board…
Friday, September 23, 2011
The levy is crucial to maintain the level of programming in the schools now, Wilcox said
In order to maintain the level of programming available in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights school district, Councilman Dennis Wilcox asks residents to consider passing Issue 6. Issue 6 is a 6.9-mill operations levy that would cost the owner of a $100,000 home an additional $211 per year. "As a member of the Lay Finance Committee, I have seen that the schools have demonstrated a need," Wilcox said. "They've made $6 million in cuts in the last four years and they made a levy that was supposed to last three years last four." He added that the teachers and staff agreed to a two-year pay freeze, and this is the lowest millage the district has asked for in years. "This levy is necessary to continue the quality education the schools are …
Friday, September 9, 2011
As part of our election coverage, Cleveland Heights Patch will provide profiles of each of the candidates for local offices
Editor's Note: As part of Cleveland Heights Patch's local election coverage, we will provide profiles of each of the candidates running for City Council and the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School Board. These profiles will offer biographical and issue-oriented details about each of the candidates to help you, the voters, make more-informed decisions at the ballot box. We also offer to record a short video of each candidate that will help you learn more about them, and a special Facebook page dedicated to elections coverage. The profiles are completed by candidates and run once a candidate has filed with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Stay tuned for more coverage of the election. Name: Dennis R. Wilcox Age: 59 …
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Stay informed with Cleveland Heights Patch's election page
Election season is upon us, and Cleveland Heights Patch has all the information you need to stay informed about the candidates and the issues. Four members of Cleveland Heights City Council and two members of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education are up for election this year. Judge A. Deane Buchanan is also up for re-election, and the CHUH City School District voted to put a 6.9-mill levy on the ballot. Election Day is Nov. 8. Until then, stay tuned to Election Central for continuing coverage. We will update this page frequently with more links and more information on the candidates. Keep an eye on our elections Facebook page as well for updates. CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES Each winner will serve a four-year term* Jeff…
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
The Cleveland Heights City Council member has served on council for nearly 24 years
Cleveland Heights Councilman Kenneth Montlack announced at Monday night’s regular city council meeting that he will not run for re-election this fall. Montlack, 71, has served on council for nearly 24 years. “I found this work to be personally rewarding, but we as council members are elected to serve the community and not the other way around. So the overarching criterion for continuing our service ought to be what course is best for the community, and that includes the decision as to whether to seek re-election,” Montlack said before making his announcement. “I will be leaving city council at the end of my current term … and I do so with the belief that having a fresh set of eyes, of perspectives, will benefit Cleveland Heights.” The …
Joe Giles
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