Joseph Hickin: Ward 4 Candidate, Incumbent

Name: Joseph (Joe) Hickin, Incumbent

Political affiliation: Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections.

Position sought: 

Age: 47

Years in Stow: 47 Years

Education: Graduated from Stow High School,Technical School for welding and electronics and a B.A. in accounting from the University of Akron.

Family: Married to Debbie for 23 years with five children: Joseph, Matthew, Christopher, Andrew, and Makayla. We also have a young man from Haiti who is currently living with us for the next 5 years while attending Kent State. 

Political affiliation: Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections.

(Council members serve the district on a non-partisan basis)

Employment: Business owner since 1995, JMJ Transportation and Austin Ignition

Other elected positions: Ward 4 council for the past 2 years. 

Why run for election/what qualifies you to serve?

• "I want to run for reelection because I believe our city needs to be more transparent with its decisions of spending money.  I am fighting to have our current roads repaired, storm water program initiated, and have our police force upgraded for a safer neighborhoods."
• "I feel I am qualified to serve as city council because I have a business sense that has not only helped my companies survive the economic downturn of 911, it has also helped me overcome a devastating fire when Austin Ignition burnt to the ground in 2006.  I understand the importance of foresight into the future by studying your past.  The city of Stow must see where it has been in order to know where it needs to go.  In the past 2 years I have learned how Stow city government works. I will ask tough questions & then pursue the answers."

What is the biggest problem facing Stow?

• "The biggest problem facing Stow now is the current administration's agenda." 

Goals if elected?

• "If I am reelected I plan to restructure our budget to fund the roads and to apply pressure on the administration to fix our storm water problems that is funded by the citizens through the tax attached to our water bills.  I also want to see our police force increased & provide them with the tools to fight crime in the city."

Favorite thing about Stow?

• "One of my favorite qualities about Stow is the community. It is a great city to raise a family. "

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