Youngstown council voted today on a measure that would open the door for a citywide marketing campaign.

The ordinance would allow the Board of Control to accept proposals that a marketing consultant could use to bring some attention to the city's name however, it was voted down four to two.

"You're going to accept the proposals under the old administration and you're going to leave up to the new administration to agree or not agree with the funding. Why not just let it all go with the one person that's going to do it all," Jimmy Hughes, Youngstown second ward councilman said.

Sixth Ward Councilwoman Anita Davis said a new administration coming in shouldn't delay the process and called it unnecessary.

"Everything does not halt because someone else is coming in," Davis said. "This had be

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