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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Incumbent Jim Costello Answers Ward 2 Candidate Questions (Video)

Listen to what Jim Costello thinks is a problem in his ward and how he can help that issue.

During Candidate's Night at Silver Springs Lodge Ward 2 Stow City Council candidate Jim Costello had a chance to introduce himself and answer two questions. Candidates were allowed two minutes for an introduction and to respond to the questions. Stow Patch recorded the first question: 1. What is a critical issue in your ward and what is your solution for that issue? Attached to this post are two videos:  To find out what each video is about before watching, hover your cursor over the video thumbnail.  The moderators were Debbie Kilgore and Bruce Redmon. The event was well attended with standing room only.  Ward 2 candidate Peter Ricchiuti did not attend candidate night. Be sure to "like" our Stow Elections page on Facebook. 

Monday, October 17, 2011

David Licate Answers Ward 1 Candidate Questions (Video)

Take a look at an introduction and what Ward 1 Candidate David Licate says is the biggest problem facing his ward at Candidate Night.

During Candidate's Night at Silver Springs Lodge Ward 1 Stow City Council candidate David Licate had a chance to introduce himself and answer two questions. Candidates were allowed two minutes for an introduction and to respond to the questions. Stow Patch recorded the first question: 1. What is a critical issue in your ward and what is your solution for that issue? Attached to this post are two videos:  To find out what each video is about before watching, hover your cursor over the video thumbnail.  The moderators were Debbie Kilgore and Bruce Redmon. The event was well attended with standing room only.  Ward 1 candidate and incumbent Matt Riehl was sick and did not attend candidate's night.  Be sure to "like" our Stow Elections page on …

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Amanda Harnocz

3:47 pm on Monday, October 17, 2011

David, Thanks for using Stow Patch to reach out to the community.   more ›

Friday, October 14, 2011

Joseph Hickin: Ward 4 Candidate, Incumbent

Joe Hickin is trying to remain on council for another term to represent ward 4.

Name: Joseph (Joe) Hickin, Incumbent Political affiliation: Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. Position sought: Ward 4 Council 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 …

Michael Rhea

11:18 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

Mr. Daugherty, I have no idea what your problem is with me or why you brought me into your conversation. To be honest, I'm not interested in why. There are MANY regular posters on this site who do not show up as registered voters and singling me out is just another way you protect those who post similar opinions to you and at the same time try to discredit others who don't. You ran for council at…   more ›

Mary Bednar: Ward 4 Council Candidate

Former council woman Mary Bednar is looking to get back into the Ward 4 seat.

Name: Mary Bednar Political affiliation: Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. Age: 44 Lived in Stow: 17 Years Employment:  Educational Consultant for Cuyahoga Falls City Schools  Education: B.A. in Psychology from Marshall University, Masters of Science degree in Intervention Specialist and Curriculum and Instruction (in progress)  University of Akron Family: Married to David Bednar with three children: Jeremy Parton, Kyle Bednar and Ryan Bednar. Position sought: Ward 4 Council Previous elected positions: Why do you want to run for election? Biggest problem facing Stow? Goals if elected? What qualifies you to serve? Favorite thing about Stow?  

Chris Butts

11:49 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Congrats Mary! Glad to have you back representing Ward 4.   more ›

Daniel Mazzola: At-Large Council Candidate

The owner of Rockne's Restaurant is running for an at-large council position.

Name: Daniel (Dan) Mazzola Age: 49 Education: Stow-Munroe Falls High School graduate, attended Kent State University Political affiliation: Non-partisan, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. (Council members serve the district on a non-partisan basis) Employment: Owner of Rockne's Restaurant in Stow and Strongsville Position sought:  At-Large City Council 

John Pribonic: At-Large Council Candidate

Current Ward 3 Councilman is running for an at-large seat on Stow City Council.

Name: John Pribonic Age: 50 Education: University of Akron graduate Political affiliation: Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. (Council members serve the district on a non-partisan basis) Employment: Store director at Acme Fresh Market Position sought:  At-Large City Council 

Peter Ricchiuti: Ward 2 Council Candidate

Read why Peter Ricchiuti wants to represent the residents of Ward 2 on Stow City Council.

Name: Peter Ricchiuti  Age: 28 Years in Stow: 28 Years Occupation: Air Force Reserves for over 11 years – his current title is Intelligence Specialist.   Education: B.A. science in aeronautics, aviation management from Kent State University, Stow-Munroe Falls High School graduate. Scheduled to graduate in December of this year with a master of technology management from Kent State University. Family: Single Political affiliation: Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. (Council members serve the district on a non-partisan basis) Position sought: Ward 2 Council  Why run for election? What qualifies you to serve? What is the biggest problem facing Stow? Goals if elected? Favorite thing about Stow?

Sean Tackett

10:44 pm on Sunday, October 30, 2011

So the voters have been wrong for 35 years? No faith in the people you were asking to vote for you.   more ›

Karen Powers: School Board Candidate, Incumbent

As part of our election coverage, Stow Patch will provide profiles of each of the city's eight school board candidates.

Name: Karen Powers Age: 52 Lives in Stow: 31 Years Family: Married to Dave for 28 years and we have three sons; two graduates from Stow-Munroe Falls High School who attend Kent State University and the University of Akron, and one who is currently a senior. Education: Graduate of Archbishop Hoban High SchoolAttended Kent State University. Political Affiliation: Democrat, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. (Board members serve the district on a non-partisan basis) Position Sought: School Boardmember in the Nov. 8, 2011 election Other Elected Positions: Serving first term as a Board Member for the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District, January 1, 2008 to the present. What is the biggest problem facing the district?  Are you …

Geni Walker

9:05 pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Mrs Powers --- If re-elected what will be the toughest task the board will face? Thank you!   more ›

Matt Riehl: Ward 1 Candidate, Incumbent

Read why Matt Riehl wants to continue serving the residents of Ward 1 on Stow City Council.

Name: Matt Riehl Age: 28 Years in Stow: 28 Years Education: Case Western Reserve University, JD/MBA - currently attending. Kent State University 2006, BBA, Major: Finance Family: Single Political affiliation: Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. (Council members serve the district on a non-partisan basis) Employment:  LaTourette For Congress, campaign manager Position sought: Ward 1 Council  Other elected positions: Stow City Council Ward 1 2008 to present Why run for election/what qualifies you to serve? What is the biggest problem facing Stow? Goals if elected? Favorite thing about Stow?

greg

7:06 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011

I read this and had to log in. This guy not only doesn't have a actual job, but i'm fairly certian he's still living with his parents and therefore not even paying stow taxes. even as a republican, i couldn't bring myself to vote for this guy.   more ›

Geraldine (Gerry) Bettio: School Board Candidate

As part of our election coverage, Stow Patch will provide profiles of each of the city's eight school board candidates.

Name: Geraldine (Gerry) Bettio Age: 68 Lives in Stow: 42 Years Family: Married for 49 years with three children who graduated from the Stow-Munroe Falls School District and two grandchildren who will be in the Stow school system soon.  Occupation: Retired Education: Garfield Heights High School Political Affiliation: Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. (Board members serve the district on a non-partisan basis) Position Sought: School Boardmember in the Nov. 8, 2011 election Other Elected Positions: None. What is the biggest problem facing the district?  Are you in favor of the school levy? What are your goals if elected? What qualifies you to be on the board? Where do you stand on the International Baccalaureate …

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lissa bailey

12:03 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011

There are other board members, including new ones, who will bring the IB issue up and UNESCO's funding from the U.S. is being stopped due to UNECSO's recent political siding against the U.S. and Israel. The Title 1 funds may not last in regard to being able to put them toward IB, so districts will have to make the decision if they want to support IB in their schools with local property taxes like…   more ›

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