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YANKEE LAKE The Trumbull County Republican Party’s central committee elected the Newton Falls mayor, who also is a pastor, as its new chairman.
Mayor Kenneth Kline, the pastor of First Christian Church of Newton Falls, was elected by acclamation from the 41 members of the central committee who were present this morning at Yankee Lake Ballroom. There was no ballot, but members raised their hands in favor of Kline and the vote was uncontested.
Former chairman Kevin Wyndham, whose resignation took effect Feb. 1, nominated Kline to take his place.
“It was a symbol of party unity in passing the baton. I was glad to do it after I was asked to,” Wyndham said.