The following quotes came from the City Papers' April 6, 2005 edition in an article titled, "The harried citizen’s guide to Toledo Board of Education President Larry Sykes"
"She got caught like Janet Jackson, with her [profanity filter won't let it be posted] out." talking about Francine Lawrence
"She reminds me of a dog that can’t pass a fire hydrant without urinating on it." referring to Anita Lopez
"She has gotten those jobs not on her ability but basically because she’s a Mexican with a law degree and a female." referring to Anita Lopez
