Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda, a Democrat from Niles, was very conscious of the political fallout sure to come from his decision to back the Republican challenger last November in the race for another seat on the board of commissioners.
Fuda was not bashful about sharing his political support of Republican Niki Frenchko over longtime Democratic officeholder Dan Polivka during campaign season. For weeks prior to the Nov. 3 General Election, Fuda drove around town with Frenchko placards on his car doors. His support was carried in print advertisements and Fuda even wrote a letter to the editor published in support of Frenchko’s candidacy.
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Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda, foreground, did not receive the endorsement of the Trumbull County Democratic Party in the 2018 commissioners race. Behind him is Trumbull County Democratic Party Chairman Dan Polivka, a former commissioner. Fuda has been suspended for two years from his hometown Democratic club because he endorsed Republican Niki Frenchko in last yearâs commissioners race. Frenchko unseated Polivka in that race.
NILES Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda has been suspended for two years from his hometown Democratic club because he endorsed a Republican in a commissioner’s race.
“We’re disappointed we have to do this,” Joseph Merlo, president of the Niles Democratic Club, said. “Frank’s a good guy. He’s a great gentleman. I have nothing against him. It’s based on the rules. We had numerous calls from all the members to take action. He’s a good Democrat, but he made a bad decision.”
Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda has been suspended from the Niles Democratic Club after the executive board said he supported the Republican candidate for commissioner in the general election.
Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda has been suspended from the Niles Democratic Club after the executive board said he supported the Republican candidate for commissioner in the general election.
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