(**Bulletin)DiMaio withhdraws from school board race, saying "it's time," but, name will still appear on the ballot...

The man who has headed up the Jamestown School Board has decided that 12 years on the panel is enough.  Board President Joe DiMaio made the stunning announcment prior to last night's public hearing on the district's 2016-17 budget at Persell Middle School.  DiMaio says he is withdrawing his name from consideration... though his name will still appear on next Tuesday's ballot.  He says the timing is right... but, did say the past several years had been a "roller coaster" -- mainly due to the fight for Jamestown's fair share of state aid.  DiMaio has been at the fore-front of Jamestown's effort to get a fair shake on it's state aid through the Small Cities School District lawsuit against New York state.  He also spent 31 years in teaching and coaching prior to his time on the board.  In addition to still being on the ballot... district officials say DiMaio's name is also on a "reminder" postcard that's been mailed out to district residents about next Tuesday vote.  Incumbant Board member Patrick Slagle... and, newcomers Todd Rushforth, and, Jeffrey Yeates, are on the ballot.