Third Ward council race has two write-in candidates
Sam Consolo and Steven Hill answered the Gazette's questionnaire on their goals for the Nov. 8 election.
Voters in Bellevue’s Third Ward will choose between two write-in candidates for City Council on Nov. 8: Sam Consolo and Steven Hill. Neither name is printed on the ballot, so voters must write one in. Both answered a Gazette questionnaire.
Why are you running? Consolo said he wants to be a voice for Third Ward residents and help strengthen and rejuvenate the city. Hill said he has lived in Bellevue all his life, his grown children are raising families here, and he wants to make sure the younger generation is taken care of. “My wife also tells me I am not moving anytime soon,” he wrote.
Top goals: Consolo listed cooperation with other council members, keeping existing businesses and attracting new ones, and keeping services funded as cost-effectively as possible. Hill listed upgrading roads, utilities and buildings, representing the ward and council well, and working openly as a whole council.
Biggest issues: Consolo pointed to cooperation among council, the administration and department heads, and making Bellevue inviting for businesses and residents. Hill said working toward the betterment of Bellevue as a whole.
Other races: at-large candidates and the mayor’s race. Write-in rules: Ohio Secretary of State. More in Local News.