Wants to Reform Government

I just noticed in the Plain Dealer that Mayor Edward FitzGerald is openly running for County Auditor either for the open seat if Frank Russo gets indicted/convicted or in the Primary in May 2010.

Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald, a Democrat who was elected in 2007, also wants to reform government starting with Russo's office. That's why the former FBI agent is openly running for his seat.

FitzGerald met recently with Russo to tell him of his plans. If Russo seeks re-election, he will face FitzGerald in the Democratic primary in May of 2010.

But FitzGerald, who has worked on wide-ranging political corruption investigations in Chicago, is really betting that Russo will be forced from office before the primary.

FitzGerald says party members are encouraged by his pedigree and promise to bring reform.

On the street level, ward and precinct leaders -- traditionally beholden to the party bosses -- are acting a little more like free agents, not worrying about what Dimora and Russo think.

Democrats don't need the outrage that sparked the civil rights and anti-war movements and the presidential campaigns. They just need enough to give themselves the courage to stop embracing the antics of politicians such as McFaul.

I think this is the money quote:

Ed FitzGerald, a Democrat who was elected in 2007, also wants to reform government starting with Russo's office.

Hey Ed, How about finishing the job of reforming Lakewood before you jump off to something else!