Former councilman Capretta looks to once again represent Ward 4

From The Brunswick Post - https://www.thepostnewspapers.com/brunswick/local_news/former-councilman-capretta-looks-to-once-again-represent-ward-4/article_67231109-fe89-5f3a-a997-315f4daf24ae.html By MELISSA MARTIN

Brunswick Post editor

Anthony Capretta

Because he was elected by the voters to two terms in office, Capretta said he is looking to make a return to council where he intends to serve his constituents as a "resident advocate." During his council tenure, Capretta said he believes he acted in this capacity by introducing two sexual predator ordinances designed to protect the community; lobbying for the return of the branch chipping and street cleaning programs; and by advocating for the completion of storm sewer projects in the Meadowbrook, Garfield, McKinley and Manitoulin neighborhoods.

With roads, foreclosures and economic development topping his list of concerns for the city, Capretta said he plans to be responsive to the wishes of his constituents.

"I would be responsive to the wishes of my constituents and not seek new taxes until I have worked with council and the city manager to be fully transparent and accountable for tax dollars and grant monies currently available to the city for roads," he said.

With regard to foreclosures, Capretta said that if elected, he intends to work with the city manager to seek avenues that would promote home refinance opportunities to keep people in their homes.

Capretta said he also intends to push for economic development, which would include large outdoor retailers, such as a Bass Pro Shop or Cabela's, as well as additional restaurants, hotels and a water park.

"A water park would draw people to the city from all over the state," he said. "This in turn would promote all of Brunswick's businesses and promote employment opportunities close to home."

Capretta, who is a member of the Eagles, the Elks Club and the United States Veterans Relief Organization, lives on Dennis Lane with his wife, Diane. He is employed with the Cuyahoga County Division of Weights and Measures. --Anthony P. Capretta for Medina County Auditor---