On all levels of government, people get elected to offices they are not prepared to handle.

It’s not a problem exclusive to any political party or to those who hold nonpartisan positions.

We’ve recently had a Republican wave in Mahoning and Trumbull counties that has led to a number of politically inexperienced people getting elected to countywide office.

Just as it was for decades in the two counties when clueless Democrats got elected simply because of their party affiliation, we’re seeing it with Republicans. While some have done well or at least hired the right people, others simply are not up to the task.

Michael P. Ciccone was elected in November 2024 as Mahoning County clerk of courts because he was a Republican, sharing the ticket with President Donald Trump.

Ciccone didn’t ra

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