Among Tuesday's numerous municipal election races statewide, Former state Republican Party Chairman Steve LeRose failed in his campaign to retake the mayor's office in Summersville.
As the Register-Herald of Beckley reports, LeRose placed third among four candidates. Newcomer Bob Shafer, a newcomer, won with 504 votes.
I noted earlier in the campaign that LeRose had been mayor since 1985 when he lost his 1999 re-election bid. Just days later, "LeRose pleaded guilty to federal bank fraud and tax evasion charges stemming from a $3.3 million check-kiting scheme."
Sentenced to 27 months in federal prison, the 57-year-old was released in November 2001.
14 June 2007
LeRose Falls Short in Comeback Bid
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Finally some new blood in Summersville! Former Mayor LeRose should have known spending time in the pokey would prevent his winning...that sort of goofiness only happens in Wayne County.
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