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Dr. Amy Acton making three Youngstown stops in Ohio tour
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)—On Wednesday, Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor Dr. Amy Acton will launch a four-day listening tour across the state. The goal is to listen to Ohioans to see how leaders can make communities stronger. She has five stops today, including three in the Valley. The first is a walking tour of Youngstown's 3rd Ward with Mayor Tito Brown, which starts at 2:30 p.m. at the Northside Pool. Then, there will be a roundtable with Youngstown teachers and union members at Choffin Career Center at 4 p.m. Her day wraps up with a Homecoming Pizza Party at 5:30 p.m. at the Westside Bowl. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-05-2025
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Youngstown mayor faces challenger in Democratic primary
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – One of the key races in Youngstown is who will win the Democratic nomination for mayor. Two-term incumbent Tito Brown is hoping to secure a third term. He is being challenged by City Council member Samantha Turner. During a debate in March, Turner said her priorities are a zero tolerance on crime, economic development through developing existing businesses and reducing poverty. Brown touted the work that he has already done to decrease crime and business development in the city. Brown also discussed plans for the city to develop a co-op to increase access to fresh groceries. Polls in Ohio close at 7:30 p.m. See the latest election results here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
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05-05-2025
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Ohio primary election: What's on the ballot, and where can I vote?
(WKBN) – Ohio's primary election is Tuesday, May 6. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. You can find your polling place on the Secretary of State's website. A valid photo ID is required to vote. Early in-person absentee voting began last month. Applications for absentee ballots to be mailed must have been received by the boards of elections by April 29. Absentee ballots, returned in person or via a method other than U.S. Mail, must be received by the boards of elections by the close of polls. Absentee ballots returned by U.S. Mail must be postmarked no later than May 5 and received by the boards of elections by May 10 to be counted. The deadline to register to vote in Ohio has already passed — that deadline was April 7. You can check your voter registration online. There is one statewide issue on the ballot. Issue 2 would allow the state to continue issuing bonds to fund major infrastructure projects at the local level. The program itself is not new. Ohio voters first approved it in 1987 and re-approved it through three separate constitutional amendments since then — the most recent in 2014. The last amendment will sunset on July 1. Issue 2 would amend the Ohio Constitution to allow the state to issue general obligation bonds to help local governments pay for capital improvement projects through the State Capital Improvement Program. The issue does not levy a new tax on Ohioans, since bonds are part of state budget planning, according to the sponsoring lawmakers. But Ohioans' tax dollars would continue to pay down the debts incurred by local governments that take advantage of the program, according to the Ohio Ballot Board. The new debts could take up to 30 years to repay. Locally, there are several candidates running for positions in the primary. In Youngstown, incumbent Mayor Tito Brown is being challenged by City Councilwoman Samantha Turner for the Democratic nomination. The winner will be on the November ballot to face the Republican and Independent candidates. There are also candidates running for Youngstown City Council. Poland Schools is trying to pass an emergency renewal levy, while Lowellville has an income tax increase of 2.5% on the ballot. In Trumbull County, several candidates are running for spots on the Warren and Niles city councils. Girard and Newton Falls also have city council races on the ballot. Vienna Township Fire and EMS has a five-year, 3.5 mills additional levy on the ballot. Vienna is trying to build its fire department's ambulance service back up while the township remains in fiscal emergency. The levy would generate $480,000 a year for the fire department, allowing it to bring back part-time personnel. Champion Township Police also put a five-year, 1.6-mill additional levy on the ballot. The police department said its expenses have exceeded tax revenue every year since 2021. The levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $56 per year and generate $413,000 a year for the department. In Columbiana County, Kelly Linger and Danielle Menning are running for Municipal Court Judge in a race that has become contentious at times. Menning was hired in the prosecutor's office in 2020 and is now assigned to juvenile court. Linger was hired as an assistant prosecutor a year later but was appointed last July by Governor Mike DeWine to fill a vacancy on the court. There are also several renewal levies and a Salem City Council race. You can see all of the issues and races on the ballot on the local boards of elections websites here: Columbiana County Board of Elections Mahoning County Board of Elections Trumbull County Board of Elections Justin Dennis contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-04-2025
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Youngstown mayor giving ‘State of the City' address
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown will present his 'State of the City' address on Wednesday. Read next: Entire local police department resigns The mayor previously told WKBN that he planned to talk about some achievements. He said his focus is on reducing crime, as well as creating affordable housing in city neighborhoods and attracting new businesses downtown. The State of the City Address begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. The address is open to the public. WKBN will also have live updates online. Check back here for updates on this developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-04-2025
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Youngstown mayor prepares for State of the City address while local business owner criticizes his focus
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – As Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown prepares for another re-election campaign, he is offering a preview of his upcoming 'State of the City' Address this Wednesday. 'We're gonna talk about some of the things that we've been able to achieve,' Brown said. The mayor said his focus is on reducing crime, as well as creating affordable housing in city neighborhoods and attracting new businesses downtown. 'Those are things that are in front of us, but I think when we talk about the innovation hub and what we're investing in downtown, those are things that are gonna lift up downtown,' he said. But downtown restaurant owner Mark Canzonetta argues that the mayor isn't doing enough to help the inner-city core. 'It's like it doesn't exist in Youngstown. I don't know why, but it's off their radar for some reason,' said Canzonetta, who owns Casa Di Canzonetta. Canzonetta said the administration was too slow in trying to revive downtown following the COVID-19 pandemic and then later with the explosion and demolition of the Realty Building, saying work to rebuild major roads in the area resulted in fewer places to park and far too many empty storefronts. 'It's a Hollywood movie; it's a Greek tragedy down here, what's happened,' he said. While the mayor says the reviving of downtown will take time, he plans to talk Wednesday about spending millions sprucing up the city's parks. 'In the next two years, we're gonna finish the American Rescue Plan dollars, where you'll see the improvements in your parks and we'll give you a preview of what some of those parks will look like in the end,' he said. 'Number one, who's gonna maintenance them? Where's the funds coming from to maintenance them? What's the long-term for that maintenance, the costs, and are they gonna fall into disrepair again?' Canzonetta asked. Canzonetta stresses there have been successes and congratulates the mayor for them, but he thinks there's a lot more that could be done, and he plans to publicize them. The State of the City Address begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. The address is open to the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
