Dems endorse Rimedio-Righetti, Sciortino; groan at Miller

Youngstown Councilwoman Carol Rimedio-Righetti captured the endorsement of the Mahoning County Democratic Party for county commissioner, beating 12-year incumbent David Ludt by a 2-1 margin.

County Auditor Michael Sciortino of Austintown easily defeated Andrew D’Apolito of Canfield 98-17.

During a speech in front of the party’s central and executive committees, which voted on the endorsements, ex-Boardman Trustee Kathy Miller said she was withdrawing as an auditor candidate.

“With the cloud of the potential indictment of several Mahoning County officeholders, and no one appearing to file as a candidate for county auditor, I entered the primary,” Miller said. Several of those in attendance let out loud groans at her statement.

With D’Apolito in the race, Miller said there is no reason for her to run.

For the complete story, read Friday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com