ANTHONY MATTOX JR.
Cleveland Heights Age: 37
E-mail: anthonylmattoxjr@gmail.com
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Training Certification, Cleveland State University
Current Occupation: Senior Pastor of The Empowerment Church in East Cleveland, Ohio.
Qualifications for Office: Cleveland Heights Planning Commission since 2015; 15 years as a Pastor and Community Activist.
MELODY JOY HART
Cleveland Heights Age: 67
Email: hartforcitycouncil@gmail.com
Website: www.hartforcitycouncil.com
Facebook: hart for city council
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: MBA, Accounting/Finance
Current occupation: Financial Consultant for Fortune 1000 corporations
Qualifications for office: I have attended 3.5 years of council and committee of the whole meetings, so am well aware of the issues. I have worked on city housing issues with Greater Cleveland Congregations Cleveland Heights housing committee and have pushed with GCC successfully to get the foreclosure bond passed, to partner with a CDC, and to hire a forensic inspector. I am a CPA, am certified in financial planning and analysis and am certified in Treasury. I have been in elected office before in Illinois. I am committed to our city and to keeping it vibrant.
MARY DUNBAR
Cleveland Heights Age: 77
Email: mary@marydunbar.com
Website: www.marydunbar.com
Facebook: facebook.com/mary.dunbar.92
Twitter: @marydunbar
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Smith College, B.A.; Stanford University, M.A.; Case Western Reserve University, MBA
Current occupation: Member, Cleveland Heights City Council
Qualifications for office: Two four-year terms on City Council, starting in 2012. Have chaired almost all Council Committees, giving me a good overview of City operations. Have attended many community and informative meetings, giving me a good knowledge of community issues and potential solutions.
DAVIDA RUSSELL
Cleveland Heights Age: 61
Email: russell4council@gmail.com
Website: www.DavidaForCH.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DavidaForCH
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: George Meany National Labor College - B.A. with double major in Labor Studies and Union Leadership and Administration; Ohio Department of Education – Certificate, HQ Paraprofessional; Cleveland Growth Association – Certificate, Leadership Cleveland
Current Occupation: Transportation Employee and Substitute Teacher for the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools
CRAIG COBB
Cleveland Heights Age: 64
Email: councilmancraigcobb@gmail.com
Website: www.councilmancraigcobb.com
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: B.A., Miami University (OH.); J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Current Occupation: Managing Attorney, Farmers Insurance Cleveland Legal Office
The League of Women Voters has created a guide to local candidates and issues for the Nov. 5 election. Click on the links below to access information for candidates and issues. A print version of the guide is available as an insert in the October issue of the Heights Observer, available for free at numerous locations around town.
Cleveland Heights City Council, Two-Year Unexpired Term
Cleveland Heights City Council, Council At Large
University Heights City Council, Council At Large
In the run-up to the Nov. 5 election, the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Greater Cleveland Heights Chapter will present two informational forums for Heights voters.
The first, a Candidates’ Night planned for Thursday, Oct. 3, 7–9 p.m., will provide an opportunity for voters to hear candidates for contested races in Cleveland Heights and University Heights.
As of this writing, it appears that only Cleveland Heights City Council will have contested races. The races for University Heights City Council and Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education appear to be uncontested and, as such, will not be presented. That could change for either race, if an additional candidate files by Aug. 26 to be a write-in candidate and agrees to appear at the forum.
The League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland (LWVCG) will present a candidate forum for state representative and county races on Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, 1 Monticello Blvd.
Slated to participate are Ohio House District 9 candidates Janine Boyd and Joe Miller, and Cuyahoga County District 10 candidate Cheryl L. Stephens, currently a CH City Council member, who is running unopposed. [Candidates for Ohio Senate will not be participating.]
As the Nov. 7 Election Day approaches, Heights voters can access several resources to become informed about local candidates and issues.
One such resource is the 2017 Voters Guide, sponsored by the Heights Chapter of the League of Women Voters (LVW) and FutureHeights. The guide was a special insert in the October issue of the Heights Observer. Additional copies of the printed guide are available at Heights libraries and other locations around town.
An online version of the guide, available at www.heightsobserver.org and www.vote411.org, contains additional questions and answers from each candidate, as well as a link to videos from the Oct. 18 LWV/FutureHeights Candidates Forum.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
STATE ISSUE 1 — Marsy’s Law
Will appear on the ballot as “STATE ISSUE 1: Rights for Crime Victims”
SHAKER HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
6-Year Term Salary: $125,850 Elect: 1
The Shaker Heights Municipal Court's jurisdiction includes Beachwood, Hunting Valley, Pepper Pike, Shaker Heights, and University Heights.
CANDIDATES: KATHY "K. J." MONTGOMERY
KATHY "K. J." MONTGOMERY
Shaker Heights
Email: kjmontgomery@shakerheightscourt.org
Education: Cleveland Marshall College of Law (1974-1977) Juris Doctor – Niagra Moot Court Best Brief (1974), Order of the Barrister. Heidelberg College (1970-1974) B. Music – Salutatorian of the class; Valedictorian of School of Music, Senior Laureate, Tau Mu Sigma Honorary, Tau Mu Sigma Scholarship recipient, Mabel Kinley Award. Mentor High School (1970) 10th class standing
JOHN P. RACH
University Heights Age: 33
Email: keepcouncilmanrach@gmail.com
Website: www.KeepCouncilmanRach.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouncilmanRach/
Twitter: @CouncilmanRach
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Master of Architecture and Environmental Design; Master of Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Occupation: Architect; Director of Marketing - CBLH Design; City Councilperson - University Heights
Qualifications: 2016-Present - City Council; 2015-2016 - City Master Plan Steering Committee Member; 2014-2015 - NOACA Planning Steering Committee Member; 2014 - New Zoning Code Committee Member; 2012-2016 - Board of Zoning Appeals Member
MARY M. EBNER
University Heights Age: 56
Email: marymebner@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MaryMEbner
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Beaumont School, Cleveland Heights, OH;The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education.
Occupation: Teacher
Qualifications: University Heights resident for 28 years; Member of University Heights recreation advisory committee, parade committee, and park advisory committee.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL– TWO-YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM
2-YEAR TERM SALARY: $9,100 ELECT: 1
CANDIDATES: MARY M. EBNER JOHN P. RACH
Questions for University Heights City Council - Two-Year Unexpired Term:
MARK WISEMAN
University Heights Age: 52
Email: markwise44@sbcglobal.net
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: JD Cleveland Marshall College of Law, BSBA Ohio State Univ
Occupation: Staff Attorney Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing Division
Qualifications: Current Councilman (5 years), 25 year attorney, Experience designing/running Government programs
SUSAN D. PARDEE
University Heights Age: 60
Email: SuePardee4UHCouncil@gmail.com
Website: voteforsuepardee.com
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: MBA, Weatherhead School of Management, CWRU
Occupation: Supervisor of Federal Programs and Grants, Cleveland Hts.-University Hts. City School District
Qualifications: Eight years (two terms) on University Heights City Council, the last four as Vice Mayor. Experience in planning and project development; finding funding; managing and reporting on grants, monitoring for compliance; leading groups in successful community-building projects, serving on national and local Boards.
HANNAH LEBOVITS
University Heights Age: 25
Email: hlebo.uh@gmail.com
Website: hannahlebovits.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hannah4UH/
Twitter: @Hannah4UH
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: PhD, Urban Public Policy, 2020;MPA, Organizational and Public Management;BA, Political Science
Occupation: PhD student, Urban Public Policy; Researcher; Grassroots Activist
Qualifications: Experience in local government, extensive public administration education.
ANNELISE KOSTYO
University Heights Age: 29
Email: akostyo14@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KostyoforCouncil/
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: John Carroll University Masters of Arts - Nonprofit Business Administration and Management, John Carroll University Bachelors of Arts - College of Arts and Science, History
Occupation: Keller Williams Greater Cleveland - Realtor
Qualifications: Resident and registered voter of University Heights
PHILIP ERTEL
University Heights Age: 61
Email: ertelphil@gmail.com
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Ohio University, BS Communication, With Honors
Occupation: Shaker Heights Municipal Court
Qualifications: Eleven years as Councilman, born and raised in UH
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS – COUNCIL AT LARGE
4-year Term Salary: $9,100 Elect: 3
CANDIDATES: PHILIP ERTEL ANNELISE KOSTYO HANNAH LEBOVITS SUSAN D. PARDEE MARK WISEMAN
Questions for University Heights City Council:
SUSAN INFELD
University Heights Age: 59
Email: infeldsk@aol.com
Website: www.infeldformayor.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfeldforMayor/
Twitter: @susaninfeld
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Occupation: Mayor, City of University Heights Ohio
Qualifications: 8 years as Mayor; 12 years on City Council; Leadership Cleveland graduate; Led citizens committee to build new pool and playground at Purvis Park; Board member of the Ohio Municipal League, NOACA, Cuyahoga County Planning Commission; First Suburbs Consortium of Northeast Ohio Executive Committee
MICHAEL DYLAN BRENNAN
University Heights Age: 46
Email: brennan4uh@gmail.com
Website: brennan4uh.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/brennan4uh/
Twitter: @Brennan4UH
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D. 1996; Bowling Green State University, B.A., Political Science, 1993.
Occupation: Attorney and Counselor at Law, The Law Office of Michael Dylan Brennan, LLC
Qualifications: Over twenty years legal experience. Community experience: FutureHeights Inc., Board of Directors, Executive Committee (Corporate Secretary), Planning & Development Committee, Heights Music Hop Committee; Citizens for Saybrook Park; Lake Erie International Model United Nations Corp., Board of Directors. Political and government experience includes: Polling Location Coordinator, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections; Voter Protection Team, Obama for America; Judicial Staff Attorney, Judge Kathleen Ann Sutula (2000-02), Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas; Law Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division (1996); Congressional Intern for Rep. Eric D. Fingerhut (1994); volunteer in numerous political campaigns.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS MAYOR
4-year Term Salary: $75,500 Elect: 1
CANDIDATES: MICHAEL DYLAN BRENNAN SUSAN INFELD
Questions for University Heights Mayor:
JODI L. SOURINI
University Heights Age: 50
Email: jodi4boe@gmail.com
Website: http://www.jodi4boe.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JodiSourini/
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Bachelor's of Science degree in Public Relations from Kent State University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from John Carroll University
Occupation: Marketing Communications Manager
Qualifications: Active in CHUH public schools for 8 years in individual buildings and on district-wide committees: Lay Facilities Committee Member (district), Committee member to select the Architect and Construction Management firms for the high school (district), Gifted Education Task Force Member (district), PTA president (Gearity Elementary)• Kindernet Representative (Gearity Elementary)• Parent focus group participant for superintendent selection (district)• Parent focus group participant for the selection of elementary school principals (Gearity and Fairfax elementaries)• PTA Recording Secretary and Box Tops Coordinator (Monticello Middle School)• PTA member/volunteer (Boulevard Elementary)• Community volunteer to provide feedback for science students on their sustainability recommendations for University Heights (Heights High School)• Volunteer parent chaperone on many field trips over past several years including the middle schools’ two-night Ohio Model United Nations trip (Monticello Middle School)
DAN HEINTZ
Cleveland Heights Age: 50
Email: heintzforheights@gmail.com
Website: danheintz.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FriendsofDanHeintz/
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: K-12 CH-UH, B.A. John Carroll University, M.Ed. Ursuline College
Occupation: Public School Teacher
Qualifications: 15 years as a public school teacher. Former small business owner. Lifelong resident.
MALIA LEWIS
Cleveland Heights Age: 51
Email: malia.lewis@sbcglobal.net
Website: malialewis.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MaliaLewis4SchoolBoard
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
1. Education: MFA in Technical Design & Production, Yale School of Drama 1997; AB in English & American Literature, Harvard & Radcliffe Colleges 1987; International Baccalaureate, Ecole Active Bilingue, Paris France 1983
2. Occupation: landlord & property manager, Blue Real Estate LLC
3. Qualifications: Founding member of Early Childhood for the Heights Organization. • Two term treasurer of Fairfax PTA. • Two term treasurer of Roxboro Middle PTA. • Treasurer of HH PTA. Manager Heights Cross Country team.• Formed and chaired the Career and Technical Working Group (now Advocacy Group) for three and a half years. CTE WG researched state CTE regulations and then-current CH-UH practices, wrote a comprehensive CTE Improvement Plan, presented it to Administration and BOE, and have monitored its implementation since. Other: • Currently serving on the Board of Directors for Home Repair Resource Center and on the Program Committee. Also teach plaster repair classes at HRRC. • Involved for over 5 years with Fairmount Temple’s Congregational Based Community Organising project, which led to the creation of Greater Cleveland Congregations. • Joined the GCC Education team and participated in a GCC project to improve literacy and lunch-room climate at Anton Grdina Elementary in Cleveland for 2 years.
TIERA D. BRIGGS
Cleveland Heights Age: 33
Email: tiera.briggs@yahoo.com
Website: TieraBriggs.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TieraBriggsforCHUHSchools
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, and B.S Allied Health
Occupation: Paramedic/Small business owner
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION
4-year Term Salary: $0 Elect: 3
CANDIDATES
TIERA D. BRIGGS DAN HEINTZ MALIA LEWIS JODI L. SOURINI
Questions for CH-UH Board of Education:
RAY DOUGLAS WILSON (WRITE-IN CANDIDATE)
Cleveland Heights
Email: ray_wilson6@hotmail.com
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Education: Certifications of Proficiency in Business management and Public Administration. Mortgage and insurance
Occupation: CEO Streetclubs USA
Qualifications: Former county commitee
Candidate did not respond to questions.
MELISSA YASINOW
Cleveland Heights Age: 33
Email: yasinowforcouncil@gmail.com
Website: www.yasinowandungarforcouncil.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/YasinowForCouncil
Twitter: @Yasinow4Council
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Education: J.D.--CWRU School of Law, Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif; B.A.-- Mt. Holyoke College, Magna Cum Laude; Laurel School
Occupation: Councilwoman, City of Cleveland Heights;Attorney, Kohrman Jackson & Krantz
Qualifications: I currently serve as Councilwoman for the City of Cleveland Heights. I am Chair of the City's Municipal Services Committee, Vice Chair of the Community Relations & Recreation Committee, and Member of the Finance Committee.I am also a sixth-year practicing attorney.
MIKE UNGAR
Cleveland Heights Age: 58
Email: mungar@ulmer.com
Website: yasinowandungarforcouncil.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouncilmanUngar/?ref=br_rs
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Education: Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1984), Boston University (B.A. 1981)
Occupation: Attorney -- partner at Ulmer & Berne law firm
Qualifications: Cleveland Heights City Council - current member, Cleveland Heights Finance Committee -- current Chair, Cleveland Heights Planning Commission -- Chairman for approximately 16 years, Cleveland Heights Strategic Planning Committee -- Former Member, Cleveland Heights Master Plan Steering Committee -- Former Member, Cleveland Heights Citizens Advisory Committee -- Former Member
CHERYL L. STEPHENS
Cleveland Heights Age: 57
Email: stephenscl@sbcglobal.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeamCherylStephens/
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Bachelor of Arts- Modern Languages and Communication, Master of Public Administration
Occupation: Director of Acquisition Disposition and Development
Qualifications: Cheryl Stephens has served on Cleveland Heights City Council since January 2010. Since being first elected to city council in 2009 and re elected in 2013, Stephens has been progressively more responsible. She served as chair of the Administrative Services Committee and the Finance Committee of Council, and co-chaired the successful Issue 53 campaign.
JASON STEIN
Cleveland Heights Age: 41
Email: stein4council@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stein4clevelandheights/
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: B.A. Education
Occupation: Supervisor
Qualifications: I was raised in Cleveland Heights and am the product of our CH-UH Public School system. Cleveland Heights City Council Member 2011 – present; Cleveland Heights Vice Mayor 2016 - present; Chair of Community Relations and Recreation Committee 2016 - present;Chair of Planning and Development Committee 2014-2015; Chair of Public Safety and Health Committee 2012 – 2013; Chair of Administrative Services 2011.
COMMUNITY RELATED ACTIVITIES – LAST FIVE YEARS: CH-UH School Lay Facilities Committee 2010 - 2011, CH-UH Library Board Trustee 2010 – 2011, Cleveland Heights Citizens Advisory Committee 2008 - 2011
T. NADAS
Cleveland Heights Age: 31
Email: nadas4ch@gmail.com
Website: www.tnadas.org
Facebook: facebook.com/nadasforcitycouncil
Twitter: @tjnadas
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: G.E.D, Associates, B.A. Philosophy & English, M.B.A.
Occupation: Manager Clinical Quality & Productivity
Qualifications: 13 years of professional experience, 2 years on Citizens Advisory Committee, active in local community & ethnic community
QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES:
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS — COUNCIL AT LARGE
4- year Term Salary: $9,270 (Mayor – $11,840) Elect: 4
CANDIDATES: T. NADAS JASON STEIN CHERYL L. STEPHENS MIKE UNGAR RAY DOUGLAS WILSON (WRITE-IN CANDIDATE) MELISSA YASINOW
Questions for Cleveland Heights City Council:
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
6-Year Term Salary: $63,250 Elect: 1
CANDIDATES: JAMES COSTELLO NADEEN HAYDEN DEANGELO D. LITTLE
Questions for Cleveland Heights Municipal Court Judge:
NADEEN HAYDEN
Cleveland Heights Age: 34
Email: nadeenhayden@gmail.com
Website: www.nadeenhayden.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nadeenhayden/
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: J.D. from Cleveland Marshall College of Law; B.A. from Cleveland State University
Occupation: Associate, Synenberg, Coletta & Moran, LLC
Affiliations: CMBA; WKT American Inns of Court
QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES:
DEANGELO D. LITTLE
Cleveland Heights Age: 38
Email: ddl_wisdom@hotmail.com
Website: www.littleforjudge.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/littleforjudge/
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: B.A. Morehouse College; J.D. Cleveland Marshall College of Law
Current Occupation: Magistrate, East Cleveland Municipal Court
Affiliations: Member of the Ohio Association of Magistrates; Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association; Norman Minor Bar Association; Board Member, South Euclid Municipal Court Mental Health Court; Volunteer Juvenile Magistrate, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas (Juvenile Division)...
Board Member, Golden Ciphers, Inc. Youth Development & Cultural Arts Center, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, Adjunct Professor-Bryant & Stratton College (2011-2015)
QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES:
JAMES COSTELLO
Cleveland Heights Age: 38
Email: costello4judge@gmail.com
Website: www.costello4judge.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Costello4Judge
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University
Occupation: Attorney and Acting Judge
Affiliations: Former member of the Cleveland Heights Cable Television Commission; Recreation Advisory Board; Civil Service Commission
QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES:
The League of Women Voters has created a guide to local candidates and issues for the Nov. 7 election. Click on the links below to access information for candidates and issues:
Cleveland Heights Municipal Court Judge
Cleveland Heights City Council
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education
Shaker Heights Municipal Court Judge (Jurisdiction includes Beachwood, Hunting Valley, Pepper Pike, Shaker Heights and University Heights)
University Heights City Council At-Large
The League of Women Voters has created a guide to local candidates and issues for the Nov. 3 election. Click on the links below to access information for candidates and issues:
Cleveland Heights City Council
University Heights City Council
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education
State, County and Municipal Issues
ISSUE 53 - Proposed Municipal Income Tax (Increase) City of Cleveland Heights
(Submitted by Council of the City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio)
Shall the Ordinance providing for a 0.25% levy increase on income, to a rate of 2.25% per annum, for the purpose of general municipal functions of the city, effective January 1, 2016, be passed?
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.
____ FOR THE INCOME TAX INCREASE
____ AGAINST THE INCOME TAX INCREASE
COUNTY ISSUE 9 - PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT
Shall Article XI, Section 11.01 of the Charter of the County of Cuyahoga be amended to ensure the independence of the county’s auditing function by providing that the County Audit Committee consist of the President of Council or a member of Council appointed by the President of Council, four residents of the county with experience in the field of auditing, accounting, government operations, or financial reporting who are to be appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by Council, with the County Executive and Fiscal Officer each serving as non-voting, ex officio members?
YES NO
COUNTY ISSUE 8 - Proposed Extension of Excise Tax on Cigarettes for Cuyahoga Arts and Culture
Shall an excise tax on the sale of cigarettes at wholesale continue to be levied throughout Cuyahoga County for the benefit of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture for the purposes of making grants to support operating or capital expenses of arts or cultural organizations in Cuyahoga County, to defray the costs of acquiring, constructing, equipping, furnishing, improving, enlarging, renovating, remodeling or maintaining an artistic or cultural facility, and to meet operating expenses, at a rate of 15 mills per cigarette, which amounts to 1.5 cents per cigarette, for 10 years?
YES NO
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.
STATE ISSUE 3
Grants a monopoly for the commercial production and sale of marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes
Proposed Constitutional Amendment (Proposed by Initiative Petition) To add Section 12 of Article XV of the Constitution of the State of Ohio. A YES vote means approval of the constitutional amendment. A No vote means disapproval of the constitutional amendment. A majority YES vote is required for the amendment to be adopted.
If approved, the proposed amendment will take effect 30 days after Election Day.
STATE ISSUE 2
Anti-monopoly amendment; protects the initiative process from being used for personal economic benefit
(Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly) Proposing to amend Section 1e of Article II of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.
A YES vote means approval of the constitutional amendment. A NO vote means disapproval of the constitutional amendment. A majority YES vote is required or the amendment to be adopted.
State Issue 1
Creates a bipartisan, public process for drawing legislative districts
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
(Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly)
To enact new Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Article XI and to repeal Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.
KAHLIL SEREN
2352 Demington Dr. 44106 Age: 36
E-mail: serenforcouncil@gmail.com
WEB: www.kahlilseren.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/serenforch
Facebook: www.facebook.com/serenforcouncil
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Master of Science in Urban Studies, Graduate Certificate in Economic Development
Occupation: Policy Analyst for Cuyahoga County Council
Qualifications: Education: Master of Science in Urban Studies, Graduate Certificate in Economic Development. Training: Leadership Academy, LeanOhio Bootcamp. Prior occupation: Communications Coordinator for Policy Matters Ohio.
Community: City Council, Citizens Advisory Committtee, Higher Education Compact of Greater Cleveland, CSU Leadership Academy Society Board
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
CAROL ANN ROE 943 Beverly Road CH 44121: Age: 66
E-Mail: friendsofcarolroe@gmail.com
WEB: carolroe.com
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: BSN, MSN, JD
Occupation: Regulatory Compliance/Risk Management.
Qualifications: Academic preparation in law and admininistration; budget and personnel management; governing boards of church, professional organizations; knowledge of legislative process and state government.
Community: Cleveland Heights Citizen Advisory Committee - Member; Noble Neighbors - Member; Church of the Covenant - governing body, Chair - Adult Education/Black History; Ohio Nurses Democratic Caucus - Chairperson; Ohio Nurses - Member, Reference and Bylaws Committees; Greater Cleveland Nurses Association, Member - Nominating Committee.
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
TAS NADAS
2177 S. Overlook Rd. 44106 Age: 29 E-mail: tnadas@gmail.com WEB: http://www.tnadas.org Blog: www.tnadas.org/news Twitter: @tjnadas Facebook: facebook.com/nadasforcitycouncil
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Education: Master of Business Administration – University of Phoenix - 2011Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy – Case Western Reserve University - 2006Associates of General Studies – Wilbur Wright College - 2004
Occupation: Senior Project Manager – Cleveland Clinic
Qualifications: M.B.A., 11 years of experience at Cleveland Clinic, 6 Sigma Green Belt
Community: Scout Master BSA troop 414, Volunteer Dance Instructor Hungarian Folk Ensemble, Various Health Fairs & 5ks
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
JULIE LOVE
3185 Oak Rd. 44118 Age: 44
E-mail: friendsofjulielove@gmail.com
Wweb: http://friendsofjulielove.com
Twitter: julieforcouncil
Friends: Friends of Julie Love
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (inactive) Master’s degree in Journalism, Scripps School
Occupation: Owner and manager, direct selling business
Qualifications: Worked in accounting/finance for 10 years. Have had my own business for 8 years and understand financial statements and budgeting.
Community: I volunteered for the Heritage Home Tour helping with writing the tour book. I am active in community activities with my children, swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, ice skating and tennis.
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
MARY DUNBAR
2880 Fairfax Rd. 44118 Age: 73
E-mail: maryadunbar@gmail.com
Web: http://marydunbar.com
Blog: See website.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/marydunbar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.dunbar.92
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: B.A. Smith College, M.A. Stanford University, MBA Case Western Reserve University
Occupation: Member, Cleveland Heights City Council
Qualifications: Experience gained in first term (2012-15) on Cleveland Heights City Council. Previous professional success in finance, communications and marketing.
Community: President, Heights Bicycle Coalition, which helped achieve League of American Bicyclists recognition of Cleveland Heights as a Bicycle Friendly Community, 2013. Spearheaded a successful application to list the Shaker Farm Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, 2012.
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
KEBA SYLLA
3262 E. Overlook Road 44118 Age: 52
E-mail: ksylla@kent.edu
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Ph.D. in Public Administration/Urban AFFAIRS, MA in Criminal Justice Studies
Occupation: UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR, Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio.
Qualifications: Member of CAC (Citizens advisory Committee (2006 to Present). Chair of CAC from 2013 to 2015
Community: Teacher at Upward bound program (11 Years), Board member of Reaching Heights, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
KATURA SIMMONS
1736 Wood Rd. 44121 Age: 38
E-MAIL: katuras414@yahoo.com
Children: 5 Schools: 1 @ Heights High and 1 @ Options (Deb Delisle Center), 2 CHHS (2013 & 2014) Graduates, both currently enrolled in Cuyahoga Community College and 1 enrolled in ECOT.
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Qualifications: As President of PTA Council, I managed parents and representatives from each CHUH building and addressed concerns relevant to all. This past year, we focused on the district's food service provider. After working with district administration, CHUH is now under contract with a new food provider.
Community: CHUH PTA Council President 2012-current CHHS Parent Football Booster Club member 2011-2014. PTA Member @ Noble Elementary, Monticello Middle & Hts. High
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
BEVERLY R. WRIGHT
3150 Blackthorn Road 44118 Age: 56
E-mail: Beverlywrightcampaign@gmail.com
Facebook: Beverly Wright for Cleveland Heights-University Heights School Board
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Cleveland State University B.A. in History and Masters in Education
Occupation: Cleveland State University B.A. in History and Masters in Education
Qualifications: Urban League of Greater Cleveland Education Administrator, Head Start Family and Community Partnership Manager. Managed the Literacy Enrichment and Achievement for Preshool Success Program (L.E.A.P.S), Cleveland State University. Cleveland State University Upward Bound Program and The Women's Comprehensive Program/Women Studies Instructor.
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
JAMES POSCH
2205 Demington Dr. CH 44106 Age: 54
E-mail: jim@jimposch.com
Web site: http://www.jimposch.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesPoschForBOE
Children:2 Schools: Both attended Heights. My youngest (Michelle) will be a Senior at Cleveland Heights High School.
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: Hawken School, Rochester Institute of Technology (attended)
Occupation: Senior Business Executive, Technology Entrepreneur
Qualifications: Led the CH-UH Library Board during unprecedented State budget cuts while maintaining services, growing utilization and earning the distinction as one of the top 5% libraries in the nation. Grew numerous technology startups into large businesses as their CEO.
Community: CH-UH Public Library Board (President), CH-UH Lay Facilities Committee, CH-UH Lay Finance Committee, Council of PTAs co-President.
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
MICHELE WEISS
14485 Summerfield Rd. UH 44118 Age: 40
E-mail: michelelweiss1@gmail.com
Facebook: michele pinkis weiss
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Education: MBA and BS, Accounting John Carroll University
Occupation: Controller, Hebrew Academy of Cleveland
Qualifications: Leader in the non-profit education sector with 18 years of experience. Focus on government funding and strategic alliances to improve the bottom line. Accounting background coupled with strong leadership skills help build llasting relationships.
Community: City of University Heights, Finance Committee. League of Women Voters’, observer for University Heights, Campaign Treasurer, Friends of Sue Pardee. Board Member, Yachad, The National Jewish Council for Disabilities.
QUESTIONS and RESPONSES:
The League of Women Voters has compiled information for each of the issues that Heights voters will be voting on in November.
For your information:
The League of Women Voters is a national non-partisan organization that supports or opposes issues it studies, but does not endorse candidates.
To view LWV positions on current issues, visit lwvoinfo@lwvohio.org.
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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS COUNCIL AT LARGE
Term: 4 years Salary: $9270 (Mayor - $11,840) Elect 3
CANDIDATES: MARY DUNBAR JULIE LOVE TAS NADAS CAROL ANN ROE KAHLIL SEREN KEBA SYLLA
QUESTIONS:
1. What is the most important thing that city government must address to improve life in Cleveland Heights? How would you, as a member of City Council, work to make that happen?
2. Discuss your opinion about privatizing city services, including, but not limited to, the water department.
3. Considering recent cuts in state funding to local governments and the elimination of the estate tax, what are some creative ways to increase revenue? Please comment on the 0.25% income tax hike which will be on the ballot.
4. How should the city approach new residential and commercial developement? What are your opinions about incentives to developers such as tax abatements and the use of city-owned land?
5. City Council is a group of people who come together to address issues, conduct business, and create opportunities for the community. What skills and qualities do you bring to the table? Why do you want to serve on the Cleveland Heights City Council?
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