Today begins a series of interviews that the Stark County Political Report is in the process of doing for contested races in the Democratic and Republican primaries which will be held on May 3rd.
First up is Republican Canton mayoral candidate Leon Gerig. He will face off against A. R. Conde who was a "late in the game" surprise candidate on the Republican side.
While either Republican candidate will have an uphill battle on sheer political party registration numbers alone (registered Democrats outnumber Republicans about 9 to 1 in Canton), 2011 might actually present an opportunity notwithstanding the registration disparity.
That we have a Republican Party primary in and of itself is indication that the Stark GOP is hopeful that its candidate in the November election may attract Canton voters who want an alternative to Mayor William J. Healy, II.
The SCPR's take is that Healy is very likely to be the Democrat's candidate in November.
The Report caught up with Republican candidate Leon Gerig at a Canton City Council meeting on January 28th.
Here is Part I of the interview Leon Gerig in his own words.
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