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Former Law Director Russ Balthis is administered the oath of office by Mayor Don Walters after being appointed to an at-large city council seat. --Staff photo.

Outgoing City Law Director Appointed to Vacant At-large Council Seat

Staff

Outgoing Cuyahoga Falls Law Director Russ Balthis was appointed to a vacant at-large seat on Cuyahoga Falls City Council Tuesday evening, solidifying the council’s nine-seat Democratic majority. The Summit County […]

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City Law Director Russ Balthis, left, will leave his position as of January 28th, with his Deputy Director, Janet Ciotola, right, likely to succeed him. --Photo provided by the City of Cuyahoga Falls NECCO office.

Law Director to Leave Jan. 28th, Deputy to Take Over

Alex Hall

According to a press release issued Monday evening, Cuyahoga Falls Director of Law Russ Balthis will exit his job after six years as of January 28th in order to accept […]

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Tom Sullivan has been a fixture in the Falls community since 1978. He has served on several city committees and commissions, and he is a self-proclaimed "season ticket holder" to Monday night city council meetings. --Photo by Tom Sullivan.

Planning Commission

Tom Sullivan

Deciphering Democracy in Cuyahoga Falls Vol. 3 Across the horizon, three riders appear hauling lumber—Pitlook Home Builders are in town ready to develop. They have found a piece of land, […]

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Councilman Paul Colavecchio (D-At-large), pictured left, will vacate his seat at the end of the current term, while Tim Gorbach (D-At-large), pictured right, will mount a campaign to occupy the seat himself and force the Summit County Democratic Central Committee to fill his current seat. --Photo by Stephen Mulé.

Falls Council Election Takes Shape

Alex Hall

The Cuyahoga Falls City Council election will take place this November, and the May primary petitions have been filed, giving a clear picture of the field of candidates. Current Councilman […]

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