Four Running For Stow Mayor

The deadline to file with the Summit County Board of Elections was Wednesday and four Stow residents are hoping they will be the next mayor.

Here are list of those who filed on time, according to the BOE: (The list is subject to withdrawal and certification.)

The candidates are listed in alphabetical order:

• Scott Buck: He is making his first run for public office. If elected, he said his financial background will help him in Stow's highest executive position. For more information on Buck, click .
• Brian Burgess: He is also making his first run for public office. If elected, he would like to cut the mayor's salary. Find out more about Burgess .
• Sara Drew: She is currently the vice president of Stow City Council and this is her first attempt for the mayor's position. Her goal, if elected, is to continue to provide services offered to residents in Stow. For more on Drew, click .
• Larry Kinnan: Is also a first-timer in the political race. His focus is going to be on long-term growth and financial stability, if elected. Click for more information on Kinnan.

If all of the petitions are accepted and certified by the BOE, a primary will be necessary Sept. 13 to narrow the race down to two candidates for the November ballot.

Mayor Karen Fritschel will be leaving office at the end of 2011 and will not seek re-election because of term limits.

For more information on others running for public office, continue to check back with Stow Patch.