2008 Woodie Awards
Three more years of Funkytown
The Review chooses to 'adVance' the city a second term
Issue date: 4/10/07 Section: Editorial
The City of Newark needs three more years with Mayor Vance A. Funk III.
As a voice for students, The Review endorses the incumbent candidate and hopes the city residents that go to the polls and vote today feel the same way.
Funk has done a lot for the community in his three years at the helm. He has started parades and festivals which bring the university and city residents together.
The biggest struggle for a town with such a large student population is the student-resident relationship. Funk has made the involvement of students in the city a main priority. While his opponent Thomas Wampler is not anti-student by any means, Funk has shown more initiative to incorporate students into events and plans.
Wampler said he wants to bring a professionalism back to the office of mayor, but Funk's personality fits in well with the city. His quirkiness brings a relatability to the office that a town like Newark needs.
At the same time, Funk's background as a lawyer does bring the needed professionalism to the office and to Newark.
One of the problems with his campaign has been his denial of the crime problem in the city. Funk needs to get his head out of the clouds and admit that there is a problem. He should be more proactive toward the situation.
Wampler's downfall is that he does not have a specific plan for the city. While he takes cheap shots at Funk's personality, he has not outlined any specific plans to improve the city.
Funk has the proven track record and cares about the city immensely.
Tomorrow we hope Funk returns to his plush office on Elkton Road for another term.
As a voice for students, The Review endorses the incumbent candidate and hopes the city residents that go to the polls and vote today feel the same way.
Funk has done a lot for the community in his three years at the helm. He has started parades and festivals which bring the university and city residents together.
The biggest struggle for a town with such a large student population is the student-resident relationship. Funk has made the involvement of students in the city a main priority. While his opponent Thomas Wampler is not anti-student by any means, Funk has shown more initiative to incorporate students into events and plans.
Wampler said he wants to bring a professionalism back to the office of mayor, but Funk's personality fits in well with the city. His quirkiness brings a relatability to the office that a town like Newark needs.
At the same time, Funk's background as a lawyer does bring the needed professionalism to the office and to Newark.
One of the problems with his campaign has been his denial of the crime problem in the city. Funk needs to get his head out of the clouds and admit that there is a problem. He should be more proactive toward the situation.
Wampler's downfall is that he does not have a specific plan for the city. While he takes cheap shots at Funk's personality, he has not outlined any specific plans to improve the city.
Funk has the proven track record and cares about the city immensely.
Tomorrow we hope Funk returns to his plush office on Elkton Road for another term.
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