Running as Candidate For:
President of Mount Vernon City Council
Incumbent Y/N:
Yes
Party Affiliation:
Republican
Top Three Issues:
- Hiring quality candidates for city staff with appropriate salaries.
- Safety (police and fire).
- Infrastructure (water, sewer and storm water).
Current Occupation:
Retired
Previous Occupation:
School superintendent, CEO of state computer network for Ohio schools
Education:
Master's plus 30 hours in education
Prior Public Experience:
Currently a trustee of the Central Ohio Technical College. Previously Mount Vernon Councilmember for Third Ward and At-Large Council member, teacher, superintendent, CEO of statewide education computer network, served on three state commissions for technology.
Candidate Statement:
I have lived in Mount Vernon for 45 years, and I love this community. I serve on eight separate boards because I want to pay back/forward to this community. As president of Council, I work to run efficient council meetings and work as a liaison between the city administration and City Council.