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Erin O’Neill for 4th Ward Marietta City Council

A city councilor sits on the front lines of political discourse and has the job of balancing reality with community needs and wants. Success as a councilor requires thoughtfulness, integrity and courage. Neither party holds a monopoly on these traits. I have seen these qualities in our local Democrats just as much, or more, than in our local Republicans. Thoughtfulness is important because problems must be understood before they may be solved. Integrity matters because without integrity, the chances of a councilor becoming a target for manipulation increase. Courage is key because it ...

To the Chief Justice of the United States

HELP! Your country needs you! It doesn’t matter which party was in power when you were appointed. Please, please, please uphold the Constitution, maintain the balance of power, and defend the rights of U.S. citizens as guaranteed in our constitution. Please stop the creep of oligarchy and fascism as it once moved through Germany before WWII. You, as Supreme Court Justices, represent what is fair and safe in our country. You took an oath, and you know what you need to do. Please commit again to protecting us citizens. DEMOCRACY will truly make America great again, as the ...

Vote for Erin O’Neill for 4th Ward City Council

Erin O’Neill is a candidate for 4th Ward City Council. If you live in the 4th Ward, I encourage you to vote for Erin in her reelection bid to represent the citizens of the 4th Ward. Erin was appointed to serve the 4th Ward in 2024. She jumped right in to learn, help balance the budget and create a strategic plan for the future. Realizing there were concerns with the homeless in Marietta, Erin became a member of the Homeless Outreach Team to help the homeless and expand housing access for all. Another issue Erin has taken a lead role on is injection wells being drilled close to ...

Erin O’Neill – The Real Deal

Ms. O’Neill is currently the Marietta City Councilperson for the Fourth Ward. Having attended many council meetings this past year, as well as the recent ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum this past week, I have been impressed with Erin’s service, breadth of understanding of the city’s needs, and her commitment to Marietta. Not only has she been busy serving our citizens, in tandem, she has earned a masters degree in marketing/communication and is gainfully employed. Currently, she serves as the Grants Administrator at Washington State College of Ohio, where she secures funding for ...

Keep Erin O’Neill for the 4th Ward — She shows up!

I am a resident of Marietta’s 4th Ward and attended the October 22 candidates forum. It was very enlightening and provided me with even more reasons to put my support behind Erin O’Neill for city council. “Bridging Communities, Building Tomorrow” is not just a campaign slogan; it’s a commitment! Ms. O’Neill is well versed in all the current and future issues of our city. Her lengthy resume speaks to her long-standing community involvement and commitment to future growth. During the time allotted for audience questions, I asked Ms. O’Neill the following: “As a family who ...

Elect Ron Wesel 4th Ward City Council

Marietta is worth serving, and I can’t think of a better candidate for City Council to serve her than Ron Wesel. Ron is a proud son of Marietta and ready to take on this charge. He spent the first part of his working career at the family business, Marietta Ignition, before joining Mondo Polymer. His business background lends itself well to understanding human resources issues, budgeting, project planning, and accountability. Ron is a leader who will listen courteously, engage in thoughtful discussion, and take decisive action where needed. Please join me in voting for Ron Wesel for ...