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By Kevin Williams
May 14, 2009
Broadview Trustee Sherman Jones made history April 7 becoming Broadview’s first African-American
mayor.
Jones of the New Broadview Tea Party took 42 percent of the vote against incumbent mayor Henry
Vicenick who took third with 28 percent of the vote.
The Mayor-elect received a standing ovation last Monday, May 6, as he was sworn into office at the
Broadview council chambers before a standing only crowd.
May 14, 2009
Broadview Trustee Sherman Jones made history April 7 becoming Broadview’s first African-American
mayor.
Jones of the New Broadview Tea Party took 42 percent of the vote against incumbent mayor Henry
Vicenick who took third with 28 percent of the vote.
The Mayor-elect received a standing ovation last Monday, May 6, as he was sworn into office at the
Broadview council chambers before a standing only crowd.
Johnson declared winner after
discovery recount
discovery recount
Jones’ running mate’s, Nicole Benson, Kevin McGrier and Michael Ames, and Maxine Johnson won the
clerk and trustee seats. Vicenick passed the torch with a hand shake following the swearing-in
ceremony performed by Clerk Johnson.
Jones thanked all in attendance for their support. “We plan to make the best decisions possible for
Broadview and do our due diligence,” said Jones of his new administration. “We plan to raise our
standards… we must get everybody on the same page,” he added.
After the swearing-in of elected officials the new administration moved to pass the following agenda
items.
New Business agenda items:
Resignation(s)
- Resignation letter of Lester Swintek, Director of Finance; motion passed
Service termination(s) of the following:
- Odelson & Sterk; motion passed 4-1, Smith abstained
- Ice Miller; motion passed 4-1, Smith abstained
- Burke, Burns and Pinelli, Ltd, motion passed 4-1, Smith abstained
Appointment(s) of the following:
- Phili M. Foranaro & Assoc., Ltd. as Municipal Attorney; motion passed 4-1; Smith voted no
- Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman as Municipal Attorney; motion passed 4-1; Smith abstained
- Michael Connelly, Village Prosecutor; motion passed unanimously
- Donna Barber, Village Collector; motion passed 4-1; Smith abstained
- Dave Upshaw, Interim Director of Finance; motion passed 4-1; Smith abstained.
- Trustee John Ealey, Finance Chair
Opponent calls for discovery
On the heels of the new administration’s election controversy surrounds the village clerk seat. Donna
Barber who ran for village clerk against Maxine Johnson filed with the county a discovery recount.
Johnson edged out Barber in the race for clerk by three votes 623 – 620.
Two precincts, 33 and 149, could not extract tape from the voting machines to get a voter’s tally,
according to Barber. The discovery of ballots took place Tuesday, May 12 at 9:00 am at a secure
location. Both Johnson and Barber were in attendance, with Johnson accompanied by friends and
supporters from her bible study group and sister Jackie.
The discovery process, which is footed by taxpayers, allows the candidates in a contested race to
review voter and absentee ballot information
Nearly five hours into the discovery, Johnson was again declared the winner. Of the 7 absentee
ballots between the two precincts reviewed in the discovery 5 went to Johnson and 2 went to former
clerk, Patricia Williams, according to election officials.
“I’m so happy this is over. Now we can get on with serving the public who elected us to serve,” said
Johnson.
clerk and trustee seats. Vicenick passed the torch with a hand shake following the swearing-in
ceremony performed by Clerk Johnson.
Jones thanked all in attendance for their support. “We plan to make the best decisions possible for
Broadview and do our due diligence,” said Jones of his new administration. “We plan to raise our
standards… we must get everybody on the same page,” he added.
After the swearing-in of elected officials the new administration moved to pass the following agenda
items.
New Business agenda items:
Resignation(s)
- Resignation letter of Lester Swintek, Director of Finance; motion passed
Service termination(s) of the following:
- Odelson & Sterk; motion passed 4-1, Smith abstained
- Ice Miller; motion passed 4-1, Smith abstained
- Burke, Burns and Pinelli, Ltd, motion passed 4-1, Smith abstained
Appointment(s) of the following:
- Phili M. Foranaro & Assoc., Ltd. as Municipal Attorney; motion passed 4-1; Smith voted no
- Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman as Municipal Attorney; motion passed 4-1; Smith abstained
- Michael Connelly, Village Prosecutor; motion passed unanimously
- Donna Barber, Village Collector; motion passed 4-1; Smith abstained
- Dave Upshaw, Interim Director of Finance; motion passed 4-1; Smith abstained.
- Trustee John Ealey, Finance Chair
Opponent calls for discovery
On the heels of the new administration’s election controversy surrounds the village clerk seat. Donna
Barber who ran for village clerk against Maxine Johnson filed with the county a discovery recount.
Johnson edged out Barber in the race for clerk by three votes 623 – 620.
Two precincts, 33 and 149, could not extract tape from the voting machines to get a voter’s tally,
according to Barber. The discovery of ballots took place Tuesday, May 12 at 9:00 am at a secure
location. Both Johnson and Barber were in attendance, with Johnson accompanied by friends and
supporters from her bible study group and sister Jackie.
The discovery process, which is footed by taxpayers, allows the candidates in a contested race to
review voter and absentee ballot information
Nearly five hours into the discovery, Johnson was again declared the winner. Of the 7 absentee
ballots between the two precincts reviewed in the discovery 5 went to Johnson and 2 went to former
clerk, Patricia Williams, according to election officials.
“I’m so happy this is over. Now we can get on with serving the public who elected us to serve,” said
Johnson.
Broadview Mayor Henry Vicenik pass the torch to mayor-elect, Sherman Jones
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