Antonini resigns Democratic Party post

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Lisa Antonini, democrat, Mahoning County Treasurer and former Chairwoman of the Mahoning County Democratic Party

YOUNGSTOWN — Lisa Antonini has resigned as Mahoning County Democratic Party chairwoman with a line already forming to replace her.

Antonini resigned today after seven years as chairwoman.

Just as she did Wednesday and Thursday, Antonini didn’t return telephone calls today from The Vindicator about her resignation.

But she confirmed her resignation on her cell phone’s voice-mail message.

“If you’re calling regarding my recent resignation as chair of the Mahoning County Democratic Party I’ll be available on Monday, April 13,” she said on the message. “I’m doing so in honor of the holy Easter day weekend.”

Among those seeking to replace Antonini are: Atty. David Betras; Jaladah Aslam, the party’s vice chairwoman in charge of labor relations; and Sam Matheny, who works at the county board of elections.

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