Tuesday, 08 November 2011 11:18

Voter Turnout: Steady, Heavy

Written by  Chris Keppler
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Sunshine and warm temperatures may lure even the passive voter today ... poll workers in Summit County are pleased with voter turnout early in the day.

As of 8:30 a.m. - just two hours after the polls opened - 66 people had cast ballots at precinct 8B, 63 at 8D and 63 at 8Q.  Poll workers describe those numbers as steady or heavy. 

By 9:00 a.m., 104 voters had checked in at precinct 1H and another 66 at 1D - both housed at the public library at Highland Sqaure.

A lot of the talk seems to be more about issues than candidates. John, who voted at Case Elementary School says the Akron Public Schools levy is important to him.

"I think it's important to have good schools for our city and for our neighborhoods, otherwise housing values decrease and strong schools give us a strong community," said John.

Lori marked her ballot at the public library in Highland Square, but says her property taxes are high enough.

I'm a big supporter of 'no new taxes right now' and unfortunately, I voted no against the Akron Public School tax levy, too," said Lori.

Voters also seemed to be drawn out because of State Issue 2. 

Chris Keppler

Chris Keppler

Chris is the regular news anchor on WQMX's Wynn and Wilson in the Morning and WONE's Tim and Christi in the Morning programs. He first opened a microphone at WZIP-FM at The University of Akron in 1990 but got his first paid radio job delivering weekend news on WZKL-FM & WDPN-AM in Alliance. Chris then moved to WJER AM & FM in Dover where he reported on Tuscarawas County, including stories that made national headlines. Chris has been honored by his peers with first place awards from the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters including Best Reporter, Best Feature Story, and Best Broadcast Writing among others. In addition to his work as a broadcast journalist Chris has also worked in public relations and as an instructor at the University of Akron teaching Broadcast News Writing. Chris enjoys volunteer work, and has served on the boards of the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters, Public Relations Society of America (Akron Area Chapter), American Cancer Society Hope Gala Committee and currently serves on the Green Baseball/Softball Federation Board. Contact Chris through the newsroom 330-864-6397 or email at ckeppler@rcrg.net

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