Trumbull elections board certifies candidates, issues for fall ballot

WARREN

The Trumbull County Board of Elections on Tuesday approved Mauro Cantalamessa to appear on the November ballot as the Democratic candidate for county commissioner, and J.D. Williams as the Republican candidate.

The board also approved the placement of two referendums on the ballot for Newton Falls, including one that would repeal an income tax increase for some residents of the village — an issue that prompted a lawsuit.

The board certified the Cantalamessa candidacy and referendums as part of a list of many other candidates, issues and liquor options.

The meeting took only several minutes with essentially no discussion by board members.

The elections board, however, did discuss the Newton Falls referendums in a closed-door meeting with Bill Danso, an assistant county prosecutor, just before the public meeting.

Read more about the board's actions in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.