By MARK TODD - Staff Writer - mtodd@starbeacon.com Star Beacon
“I always do what’s best for the city of Conneaut,” he said.
Somppi was also bothered that as city manager he couldn’t assist everyone who asked for help.
“I found out you can’t fix everything,” he said. “Sometimes you have to say no. That wore on me, also.”
The resignation has had some good effects, motivating council to find a full-time manager and also spurring some people to denounce the government turmoil. “I call them the silent majority,” Somppi said.
Four months in City Hall proved “very educational,” providing “a deep understanding of the city departments,” he said.
Somppi applauded the city’s department supervisors and employees for their desire and assistance.
“They’re a dedicated group of people,” he said. “The staff has been super to me. They’ve supported me from day one.”
Somppi said he took the manager’s job to show his gratitude to Conneaut residents for the backing they’ve shown him while he held a variety of public sector in the city and county.
“I love the people there,” he said. “They’ve always supported me. It was an opportunity to say thank you.”
SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE Mixed Hardwoods. Cut & split approx 16” $225.00 cord (+) or Slab wood, cut $150.00 cord(+). Delivered within 15 miles of...>MORE
"WE NEED LAND!" Paying top prices for farms or acreage in OH, W. Virginia and PA. Call Bruner Land Co. at (740) 685-8138....>MORE
Hayward pump (1-1/2 hp) & D.E. Filter for swimming pool, misc. pool access. $300 obo. 576-1585...>MORE
BUYING JUNK VEHICLES WE PAY SCRAP OR BETTER Budget Auto Parts, 6015 Woodman Ave. 992-1111...>MORE
CARPET & MATTRESS SALE Carpet with pad installation $12.77 yd. FACTORY DIRECT Mattress sets $100 & up. BARTER HOUSE (440)964-7770...>MORE
WANTED TO BUY Immediate Cash for unwanted items. Call for details 440-319-4274...>MORE
Cemetery Lots 2-lots Garden of Christus, Greenlawn. $400/both. 440-391-3795...>MORE
Print this story
Post to del.icio.us
