Parsons Offers Rebuttal (11/1)

To the Editor: Regarding Mr. Jeff Smith’s letter Saturday, I’d like to set the record straight. It is true that Mr. Yonchak was involved in finalizing the recycling and leaf pickup programs in Avon. However, residents deserve to know that as co-chair of the Lorain County Solid Waste Management Committee, I co-wrote the new solid waste policy that made it possible in the first place. I personally presented this plan to Avon City Council and the service committee upon completion, and urged them to move forward in the best interests of Avon residents. This plan brings $425,000 in grant funds to the city, which made the truck for leaf pick up possible and increased overall recycling by 133 percent in Avon (and produced similar excellent results throughout the county). Contrary to your statement, all three candidates for Ward 3 share a similar opinion on the proposed library project and have stated so publicly. It is quite regrettable that despite the importance of the issue and the potential financial impact it could have on the city for years to come, I was the only city council candidate in attendance at both forums on the topic last week.

Brian Parsons, candidate, Avon City Council Ward 3

Elect Yonchak to Ward 3 Avon Council (10/31)

To the Editor: I urge voters to elect Mark Yonchak for Avon Ward 3 City Council seat. Mr. Yonchak has pushed forward both the recycling program in Avon as well as the leaf pickup program. He has been involved in many council committees (Service, Finance and Parks and Rec) and has demonstrated his leadership by trying to provide citizens the facts about the costs of the proposed library. I am glad to see someone back up their words when they speak about fiscal responsibility like Mr. Yonchak has with the library issue. His opponents have made claims about fiscal responsibility but have largely been silent on where they stand on this issue. I don’t think silence on such a key issue is what Avon needs.

Jeff Smith, Avon

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