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The following letter was submitted to the Falls Free Press on October 15th, 2021. It has been published in its entirety. The content of pieces published in Community Voices does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Falls Free Press staff, contributors, or advertisers, nor should their publication be construed as an endorsement of their content.
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I was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls and am proud to have served with many wonderful and committed leaders from both political parties during my tenure on City Council. Our city requires and our residents deserve quality representation. Regarding Warren Capps seeking a leadership position in our city as a Ward 8 council candidate, I am deeply troubled and must speak out.
I am equally concerned with the silence regarding the following facts by those other candidates supporting Capps.
If you are not aware, Warren Capps was a former C.F. police officer that had his chance to be a leader and failed himself, the badge and us. At the time, Police Chief John Conley recommended to Mayor Don Robart to fire Capps for numerous infractions that occurred while he was a police officer. Among them were physically abusing his girlfriend by throwing her down stairs, stalking her while on duty, accepting money from senior citizens, and filing numerous false reports including a faked injury. In addition to losing his job, Mr. Capps signed a legal agreement stating he could never work for the city again. This information and unfortunately more is available from the City Law Department by making a public records request.
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – President Abraham Lincoln
Timothy Gorbach
City of Cuyahoga Falls Council Representative
