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A special supplement to

November 2012

Meigs County Voter’s Guide

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All candidates invited to take

part in 2012 Voter’s Guide

November’s election has been called the most important of a generation, and we are grateful to the candidates for of-fice who chose to participate in our gen-eral election voter’s guide.

For many years, The Daily Sentinel has prepared a voter’s guide to allow voters an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and issues appearing on the general election ballot.

Earlier this month, candidates for local office were asked to complete a question-naire relating to their candidacy. Their responses are included here along with a complete list of candidates for local of-fice.

Responses are edited only when re-quired for editorial style and length. (Limits were set for each response.) Some chose to answer only portions of the questionnaire, in many cases because the question did not relate directly to the race at hand.

Candidates were also invited to pur-chase advertising space to share their campaign message to you, the voters.

We hope that this will assist you in mak-ing an educated choice on Election Day. We encourage you to exercise you right to vote in this important election year.

Election Day isTuesday, Nov. 6

Polls are open from6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

BEDFORD — Ohio Val-ley Christian Assembly Camp-grounds, 39560 Rocksprings Road, Pomeroy.

EAST CHESTER — Shade River Lodge Masonic Building, 46416 SR 248, Chester.

WEST CHESTER — Pomeroy Gun Club, 42560 Pomeroy Pike Road, Pomeroy.

COLUMBIA — Columbia Township Fire Department, 29466 SR 143, Albany.

LEBANON — Portland Com-munity Center, 56896 SR 124, Portland.

LETART — East Letart Unit-ed Methodist Church Building, 49018 East Letart Road, Racine.

NORTH OLIVE — Tuppers Plains St. Paul United Method-ist Church, 42216 SR 7, Tuppers Plains.

SOUTH OLIVE — Long Bot-tom Community Building, 36709 TR 275, Long Bottom.

ORANGE — Tuppers Plains St, Paul United Methodist Church, 42216 SR 7, Tuppers Plains.

RUTLAND VILLAGE — Rutland Civic Center, 337 Main Street, Rutland.

EAST RUTLAND — Rutland Civic Center, 337 Main Street, Rutland.

WEST RUTLAND — Rutland Civic Center, 337 Main Street, Rutland.

SALEM — Salem Center Fire Department, 28854 SR 124, Langsville.

MIDDLEPORT 2nd — Church of Christ, Life Center, 437 Main Street, Middleport.

MIDDLEPORT 3rd — Church of Christ Life Center, 437 Main Street, Middleport.

MIDDLEPORT 4th — Church of Christ Life Center, 437 Main Street, Middleport.

POMEROY 1s t — Mulberry Community Center, 260 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy.

POMEROY 2nd — Mulberry Community Center, 260 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy.

POMEROY 3rd — Mulberry Community Center, 260 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy.

BRADBURY — Bradford Church of Christ Activity Build-ing, 39105 Bradbury Road, Pome-roy.

LAUREL CLIFF — Meigs Lo-cal Administrative Office (former Salisbury Elementary School) 41765 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy.

ROCKSPRINGS — Meigs Lo-cal Administrative Office (former Salisbury Elementary School) 41765 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy.

SCIPIO — Scipio Township Fire Department, 35575 Fire-house Road, Pomeroy.

RACINE VILLAGE — Racine Baptist Church Christian Out-reach Center, 5th Street, Racine.

SYRACUSE VILLAGE — Syra-cuse Village Community Building, 7th Street, Syracuse.

MINERSVILLE — Syracuse Village Community Building, 7th Street, Syracuse.

RACINE PRECINCT — Ra-cine Baptist Church Christian Out-reach Center, 5th Street, Racine.

Meigs County polling locations

Meigs County Candidates for the Nov. 6, 2012 General ElectionMEIGS COUNTY CANDIDATESNov. 6, 2012 — General Election

When Meigs County voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6, they will cast their ballots on candidates for 11 county offices.

The candidates are:Clerk of Courts

Lori Hatfield, Independent of Pomeroy

Penny Hysell, Independent, of PomeroyDiane Lynch, Republican, Incumbent, of

MiddleportSamantha Sisson Mugrage, Independent,

of Long BottomCommon Pleas Judge

I. Carson Crow, Republican, of PomeroyCounty Commissioner,

Term Jan. 2, 2013Randy W. Hart, Jr., Democrat, of VintonRandy Smith, Republican, of Langsville

County Commissioner,Term Jan. 3, 2013

Michael Bartrum, Independent Incum-bent, of Pomeroy

County Coroner Douglas D. Hunter Republican, Incum-

bent, of RacineCounty Court Judge

Steven l. Story, Non-partisan Incumbent, of Pomeroy

County EngineerEugene Triplett, Republican Incumbent,

of CoolvilleCounty Prosecutor

Patrick Story, Independent, of Middleport

Colleen S. Williams, Republican Incum-bent, of Albany

County RecorderKay Hill, Republican Incumbent, of Ra-

cineCounty Sheriff

Robert E. Beegle, Republican Incum-bent, of Racine

Keith Wood, Independent, of Long Bot-tom

County TreasurerTina Cotterill, Independent, of Pome-

royPeggy S. Yost, Republican Incumbent,

of SyracuseThose going to the polls will also be

voting on the following candidates:State Senate - 30th District

Lou Gentile, DemocratShane Thompson, RepublicanState Representative-94th District

Debbie Phillips, DemocratCharles Richter, RepublicanUnited States Congress -6th District Bill Johnson, RepublicanCharlie Wilson, Democrat

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Meigs voters will pass or reject 13 tax levies

POMEROY — Thirteen tax levies and three issues pertaining to locations for li-quor sales will be decided by voters in the Nov. 6 general election.

All of the levies require a majority affirma-tive vote for passage.

Of the levies all are renewals with the ex-ception of three — a replacement levy for Racine Village for current expenses, an ad-ditional county-wide tax levy for the Meigs County Council on Aging to maintain ser-vices and facilities for the county’s elderly citizens, and an additional tax levy for the benefit of Columbia Township for the pur-pose of road maintenance.

The two county-wide levies to be decided in the election are as follows:

Carleton School- Meigs Industries Workshop (renewal)

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Meigs County for the purpose of maintenance, cap-ital construction and operation of Carleton School and Meigs Industries Workshop for persons with mental retardation and devel-opmental disabilities at a rate not to exceed 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 20 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commenc-ing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

Meigs County Council on Aging (new)An additional tax for the benefit of Meigs

County for the purpose of Providing and Maintaining Senior Citizens Services or Facilities for the elderly citizens of Meigs County (specifically through the Meigs County Council on Aging, Inc., Multipur-pose Senior Citizens Center) at a rate not exceeding .5 mill for each one dollar of valu-ation, which amounts to five cents ($0.05) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2013, first due in calendar year 2014.

Columbia Township road maintenance (new)

An additional tax for the benefit of Co-lumbia Township for the purpose of Road Maintenance at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to fifteen ($0.15) for each one hun-dred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

Racine Village current expenses (re-placement)

A replacement of a tax for the benefit of Racine Village for the purpose of Current Expenses at a rate not exceeding 1.7 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to seventeen cents ($0.17) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5)

years, commencing in 2012, first due in cal-endar year 2013.

Proposed Tax Levies (renewals)CHESTER TOWNSHIP — A renewal

of a tax for the benefit of Chester Town-ship for the purpose of Road Maintenance at a rate not exceeding 1.0 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

LETART TOWNSHIP — A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Letart Township for the purpose of Maintaining and Operating Cemeteries at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, com-mencing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

MIDDLEPORT VILLAGE — A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Middleport Vil-lage for the purpose of Fire Protection at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dol-lar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2013, first due in calendar year 2014.

OLIVE TOWNSHIP — A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Olive Township for the purpose of Maintaining and Operating Cem-eteries at a rate not exceeding 1.0 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, com-mencing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

POMEROY VILLAGE — A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Pomeroy Village for the purpose of Current Expenses at a rate not exceeding 1.9 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to nineteen cents ($0.19) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2013, first due in calendar year 2014.)

POMEROY VILLAGE — A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Pomeroy Village for the purpose of Fire Protection at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valu-ation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2013, first due in calendar year 2014.

RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Rutland Township for the purpose of Maintaining and Operating Cemeteries at a rate not exceeding .3 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to three cents ($0.03) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, com-

mencing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Rutland Township for the purpose of Road Maintenance at a rate not exceeding 2.16 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to two sixteen hundredths cents ($0.216) for each one hun-dred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

SUTTON TOWNSHIP — A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Sutton Township for the purpose of Maintaining and Operat-ing Cemeteries at a rate not exceeding .4 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to four cents ($0.04) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2012, first due in cal-endar year 2013.

Local Liquor Options(Special Election by Petition)A majority affirmative vote is necessary

for passage.Shall the Sale of Beer, Wine and Mixed

Beverages and Spirituous Liquor be permit-ted by Joseph Freeman Post #476 Ameri-can Legion an applicant for a D-4 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a private social members’ club at 64100 Legion Road, Langsville, OH 45741 in this precinct?

Shall the Sale of Wine and Mixed Bever-ages be permitted for sale on Sunday be-tween the hours of 11:00 a.m. and midnight by Slimz,L.L.C., dba Hill’s Food Mart/Ra-cine Sunoco an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of carry-out/grocery store operation at 521 Elm Street and Drive-up Area, Racine, OH 45771 in this precinct?

Shall the Sale of Wine and Mixed Bev-erages be permitted by Slimz,L.L.C., dba Hill’s Food Mart/Racine Sunoco an appli-cant for a C-2 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of carry-out/grocery store operation at 521 Elm Street and Drive-up Area, Racine, OH 45771 in this precinct?

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LAUREL CLIFF — Meigs Lo-cal Administrative Office (former Salisbury Elementary School) 41765 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy.

ROCKSPRINGS — Meigs Lo-cal Administrative Office (former Salisbury Elementary School) 41765 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy.

SCIPIO — Scipio Township Fire Department, 35575 Fire-house Road, Pomeroy.

RACINE VILLAGE — Racine Baptist Church Christian Out-reach Center, 5th Street, Racine.

SYRACUSE VILLAGE — Syra-cuse Village Community Building, 7th Street, Syracuse.

MINERSVILLE — Syracuse Village Community Building, 7th Street, Syracuse.

RACINE PRECINCT — Ra-cine Baptist Church Christian Out-reach Center, 5th Street, Racine.

Meigs County Candidates for the Nov. 6, 2012 General ElectionColleen S. Williams, Republican Incum-

bent, of AlbanyCounty Recorder

Kay Hill, Republican Incumbent, of Ra-cine

County Sheriff Robert E. Beegle, Republican Incum-

bent, of RacineKeith Wood, Independent, of Long Bot-

tomCounty Treasurer

Tina Cotterill, Independent, of Pome-roy

Peggy S. Yost, Republican Incumbent, of Syracuse

Those going to the polls will also be voting on the following candidates:

State Senate - 30th DistrictLou Gentile, DemocratShane Thompson, RepublicanState Representative-94th District

Debbie Phillips, DemocratCharles Richter, RepublicanUnited States Congress -6th District Bill Johnson, RepublicanCharlie Wilson, Democrat

If elected Sheriff my goals for the Department are:*Make myself and staff accountable and accessible to the public.* Use funding wisely and track all sources of money.* Establish a strong management team.* Increase grant funding.* Build a larger Special Deputy’s unit to assist full time offi cers, with warrants, investigations and criminal apprehension.* Develop a K9 and search/rescue unit, D.A.R.E.* Provide safety and enforcement techniques training to the offi cers and community.* Attend community meetings.* Construct a Sheriff ’s Department that can handle the community needs.* Put more Deputies on the road to make a safer Meigs County.

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Meigs County Candidates Nov. 6, 2012 — General Election

Family Background: I am the daughter of Ray and Joyce Redman; married to Wally Hatfield; and have two daughters, Jamie, a senior at The Ohio State University and Allison, an eighth grader at Meigs Middle School.

Educational Background: I graduated from Wahama High School in 1990 and am a 1995 graduate of The University of Rio Grande. I believe in furthering education and have since graduating taken classes to further my education.

Organizations: I am actively involved in every sport or activity my children have been involved in throughout their life. I am a 4-H Advisor for the Meigs Misfits 4-H Club, a member of The Mason United Methodist Church, was a member of the Meigs County RSVP Board for several years, and was a

member of Jobs Daughters Bethel #62, as a youth.

Current Occupation and Experi-ence: I am currently the Center Manager for the Heart of the Valley Head Start program in Meigs County. I have worked

for the Head Start program for the past 17 years, with 10 of those years for the Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center. I started my work experience while in high school working at Bob’s Market and Greenhouses.

In 100 words or less and as specifically as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: With the encourage-ment of family and friends, I have decided to get into politics. My uncle is former State Senator Jan Michael Long, and while he was seeking office my family and I hit the campaign trail to help him get elected. It was a great experience and has made me want to get involved at a county level. I am a very outgoing person and love working with people. I think the Clerk of Courts position is a position that requires strong leadership skills and positive attitude toward all those you come in contact with.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, ex-plain how you would address that prior-ity: I feel the most important thing to do while in office is to ensure that all the prop-er procedures are being followed and that the required paper work is being completed in a timely manner. I believe a strong work-ing relationship is required among all those elected and that all elected officials work together for the better of Meigs County. I will work alongside my staff, if elected, to ensure great things are happening. I want to make sure that taxpayers in Meigs County receive the customer service they deserve.

Lori Redman Hatfield (I)Pomeroy

Candidate for Clerk of Courts

Penny Biggs Hysell (I)Pomeroy

Candidate for Clerk of Courts

Family Background: Parents, Bill and Carolyn Biggs; grandparents, Nathan (Bette) Biggs; married to David for 26 years; children, Tanner (20 years) and Taylor (17 years); uncle, Carl Hysell, Ju-venile Officer; in-laws, Twila (Harold) Hysell.

Educational background: 1986 gradu-ate of Meigs High School.

Organizations: Member of Nazarene Church.

Current occupation and work ex-perience: Work with title work for 26 years, bookkeeping, owned own business for nine years; current notary; computer skills.

In 100 words or less and as specifi-cally as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: I would love to be working and serving Meigs County to the best of my ability. I’m cur-rently employed by the school district as a bus driver and have also been an aide in the school. I’m ready to get back in title and book work and be close to my home here in Pomeroy. Now, I drive 200 miles a day with my current job.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as pos-sible, explain how you would address that priority: I would like to see the Title Department and BMV be combined in one place, to make it an easier experience to get tags and titles done. I would also do my best to represent Meigs County. I will only say I will try and NOT make prom-ises I can’t keep.

Diane Lynch (R)Middleport

Candidate for Clerk of Courts

Family Background: Daughter of the late Pearl and Mary Ann VanCooney, both life-long residents of Meigs County. Pearl was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired postal worker. Mary Ann was a home-maker and breast cancer survivor. Widow of the later Herman Lynch, who was an award winning insurance salesman. Mother of Hei-di and Steve, and grandmother of six grand-children.

Educational background: Graduate of Middleport High School; successful comple-tion of Manatron, Writs, and Courtview training; certifications in Records Retention Training, Court of Appeals Training, and Passport Application Acceptance Program for the past three years.

Organizations: President of the Middle-port Alumni Association; member of the Racine Chapter 134 Order of Eastern Star; Executive Committee; Republican Party; La-dies of the Republican Party; and the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association.

Current occupation and work experi-ence: Meigs County Clerk of Courts for four years; deputy Clerk of Courts for 28 years; 32 total years of service to the citizens of Meigs County.

In 100 words or less and as specifi-cally as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: It has been my honor and privilege to serve the

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citizens of Meigs County as both Deputy Clerk of Courts and current Clerk of Courts. Navigating government offices can often be frustrating and time consuming. I would like to maintain my cur-rent position as Clerk of Courts so that I may as-sist the citizens of Meigs County by maintaining and improving an already efficient and friendly of-fice. I will strive to con-

tinue the modernization of our services in order to simplify the lives of those we serve.

In 100 words or less, please identify the num-ber one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, explain how you would address that priority: The number one priority in the Clerk of Courts office is actually two-fold. It is our job to not only accurately maintain records, but to organize those records in

a manner that makes them easily accessible to our customers. During my first term , I was able to update our computer records sys-tem, providing more ac-curate and uniform record keeping, and allowing our customers to access infor-mation online. If elected to a second term, I would like to expand and improve our online services, providing a more user friendly and efficient customer experi-ence.

Family Background: I am the daughter of Joyce (Brace) Sisson, of Syracuse, and the late Ernie Sisson. My husband, Travis (son of Peach and Charlie Mugrage of Ra-cine), and I have been married for 15 years and are lifelong residents of Meigs County. We have two daughters, Avary (age 10) and Bella (age 7).

Educational background: I graduated from Southern High School in 1996.

Organizations: I serve as Secretary of Chester Youth League, Project Director of Angela Eason Memorial Park in Chester, Ohio, and I am a member of the Syracuse Community Center.

Current occupation and work experi-ence: I have been employed with the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas for the past 14 years, where I currently serve as Court Reporter. As an employee of the Court, I

work not only with the files that are pro-cessed through the Clerk of Courts office, but I also deal directly with the public. I review legal proceedings and official court files on a daily basis. I provide a daily record of hearings held within the courtroom and, upon request, provide transcription ser-vices for those hearings. I prepare entries, schedule hearings and help maintain an ef-ficient docket for the Court.

In 100 words or less and as specifically as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: I should be Clerk of Courts as I have a passion for service to the public. I can, do, and will continue to provide positive, courteous, prompt and ef-ficient service. Satisfactory public service is a top priority. For example, I plan to estab-lish a “one-stop shop” for vehicle transfer-ring, tagging and titling services. Through my court experience, I know the Court’s re-quirements for and the public’s expectations in the Clerk of Courts. I feel I possess these qualities and will meet and exceed the ex-pectations. I strongly believe that I am the right person for the right reason.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, ex-plain how you would address that prior-ity: The number one priority of the Clerk of Courts office is efficiency. The Clerk of Courts should be the most efficient office in the courthouse. On a daily basis, documents and titles are filed with the Clerk. Those documents must be processed properly and timely. I would oversee my deputies to en-sure that they are efficiently maintaining their duties, receiving the most up-to-date training, following the latest requirements and responsibilities, as well as utilizing the latest technologies to effectively serve the public. Positive, courteous and efficient ser-vice is my commitment to the public.

ElectPAT STORY

MEIGS COUNTY PROSECUTOR

2 terms (8 years) experience as elected Prosecutor of Meigs County.3 years Assistant Prosecutor Gallia County.

Managed offi ce within budget. Personally prosecuted felony cases and drafted nearly 50 appeals.

Graduated 6th in class from Capital University Law School. MBA from OSU.6th generation Meigs Countian. Born, raised, and educated in Meigs County.

21 years as attorney; wide variety of civil, criminal, & administrative legal experienceWife of 37 years teacher at Meigs Primary.

Children, Ian and Emily, born, raised and educated in Meigs County.

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Family Background: Daughter of the late Pearl and Mary Ann VanCooney, both life-long residents of Meigs County. Pearl was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired postal worker. Mary Ann was a home-maker and breast cancer survivor. Widow of the later Herman Lynch, who was an award winning insurance salesman. Mother of Hei-di and Steve, and grandmother of six grand-children.

Educational background: Graduate of Middleport High School; successful comple-tion of Manatron, Writs, and Courtview training; certifications in Records Retention Training, Court of Appeals Training, and Passport Application Acceptance Program for the past three years.

Organizations: President of the Middle-port Alumni Association; member of the Racine Chapter 134 Order of Eastern Star; Executive Committee; Republican Party; La-dies of the Republican Party; and the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association.

Current occupation and work experi-ence: Meigs County Clerk of Courts for four years; deputy Clerk of Courts for 28 years; 32 total years of service to the citizens of Meigs County.

In 100 words or less and as specifi-cally as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: It has been my honor and privilege to serve the

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Family Background: I am the son of Sherri L. Hart and Randy W. Hart, Sr., I have been a lifelong resident of Salem Cen-ter.

Educational background: I am a 2005 graduate of Meigs High School. After graduation, I attended Ohio University, where I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Economics. In 2009, I entered The Ohio State University, Mortiz College of Law, and graduated near the top of my class in May of 2012, earning a Juris Doctor degree. After my first year of law school, I concurrently enrolled in the John Glenn School of Public Policy at The Ohio State University, and obtained a Master’s degree

in Public Policy and Management this past March.

Organizations: Member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Meigs County His-torical Society, Meigs County Democratic Party, Meigs Alumni Band Boosters, Ohio University Marching Band Society of Alum-ni and Friends, Ohio University Alumni As-sociation, and Phi Beta Kappa.

Current occupation and work experi-ence: For the last six years, I have worked as a real estate sales agent with Cleland Re-ality, Inc. in Pomeroy. I have also worked for The Ohio State University as a legal re-searcher and analyst focusing on legislative law and statutory interpretation. Addition-ally, I served as a law clerk for the Ohio Sen-ate, where I was honored for Outstanding Contributions to Ohio Government by the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants.

In 100 words or less and as specifically as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: I am asking to be your Meigs County Commissioner because to me there is no greater calling than public service. I have planned to run for commis-sioner for eight years, and despite receiving job offers from Columbus and Cleveland, I am here running to bring a new vision and a renewed energy to Meigs County. If elected, I will serve as a full-time commis-sioner. I will dedicate the next four years of my life to producing a positive impact on Meigs County, and I will work every day to make Meigs County a better place to work and live.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, explain how you would address that priority: It’s all about jobs! We must focus

Meigs County Candidates Nov. 6, 2012 — General Election

Randy Scott Smith (R)Pomeroy

Candidate for Commissioner (Jan. 2 term)

Randy W. Hart, Jr. (D)Vinton

Candidate for Commissioner (Jan. 2 term)

Family Background: Fourth generation Meigs County Smith; great-grandchild of Harold and Ruth Smith of Pine Grove Road; son of Terri Jones of Shade and Rick and Candy Smith of Cheshire; married to Bev-

erly Stewart Smith, daughter of Jim and Cathy Stewart of Rutland; four kids, Savan-nah (13 years), Brycen (9 years), Quentin (6 years), and Carter (2 years).

Educational background: 1997 gradu-ate of Meigs High School; 1999 graduate of OPOTA; 2012 graduate with Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry.

Organizations: Pomeroy and Racine FA&M, Racine OES, Co-founder and Vice President of SEOhio Cops for Christ, Meigs County Prayer Task Force, Meigs County Relay for Life, vice president of Meigs Alumni Band and Friends, Republi-can Central Committee, member of Hope Baptist Church in Middleport, serves as Sunday School teacher, usher and substi-tute minister.

Current occupation and work experi-ence: Police officer at Middleport Police Department; served Meigs County for 11 years as a fraud investigator and child sup-port investigator under Board of County Commissioners at Meigs Department of Job and Family Services; currently serving on advisory committee for School of Criminal Justice at Buckeye Hills Career Center.

In 100 words or less and as specifi-cally as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: As a fa-ther, providing the best opportunities for my children is my responsibility. I am seeking this office not only to move this county forward for my children, but for all of us. Public service has prepared me for this goal. Fresh perspective is invaluable when it comes to change. Having served the county for so long I have seen the need for that fresh perspective and I feel I have exactly what it’s going to take to move us forward and provide a county and a com-munity that our children, our seniors, and our families will benefit from.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, explain how you would address that pri-ority: I have several things on my list of priorities: our budget, job growth, senior services, infrastructure, accountability, and others. To address one, the budget, can have a huge impact on the other priorities as well. If we are maximizing the use of our current budget then the possibility of tax abatements seem more feasible to offer to companies who wish to develop here. Mak-ing certain that the general fund is being spent on things that benefit the growth of the county as a hole and making sure that the budgets are being spent in a reasonable manner.

on developing Meigs County’s economy by getting competitive with other counties through aggressive, but equitably structured tax abatements and incentives to bring new economically-sustainable jobs to the county. For too long we have sit around waiting for the next big opportunity to fall into Meigs County’s lap. That hasn’t worked. We must take a proactive stance in seeking out new business investments for the county, we must broadcast the benefits and resources that Meigs County has to offer, and we must work hand-in-hand with the state and busi-ness leaders to bring jobs home.

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Kay Hill (R)Syracuse

Candidate for Recorder (Unopposed)

Family Background: Daughter of the late Carroll L. Teaford and Eva F. Tea-ford of Racine; husband Henry Hill; two daughters, Mindy (Terry) Patterson and Monica Freeman; grandsons, Cody and Dalton Patterson; granddaughter, Katey Patterson.

Educational background: Graduate of Southern High School; continuing educa-tion for Ohio Recorders.

Organizations: Member of Racine United Methodist Church; member of Ra-cine Eastern Star #134; Syracuse-Racine Regional Sewer Board member; member of Ohio Recorders Association; Republi-can Central Committee — Syracuse.

Current occupation and work ex-perience: Currently I hold the position of Recorder; worked at the age of 18 for Chapman and Canady Shoe Store; Elber-felds. In 1982, held the position of Deputy Recorder for Emmogene Hamilton, then Judy King.

In 100 words or less and as specifi-cally as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: I have held this position as you’re County Re-corder for eight years and 22 years as Deputy Recorder. Past experience has helped me succeed in this office.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as pos-sible, explain how you would address that priority: The number one priority is to work with the citizens of Meigs County in a respectful manner. Recording their documents and returning them in a timely order. Working within the budget, and at-tending educational seminars.

Family Background: I’m married to Karen Hawley Triplett and have two grown children, four grandchildren and one step-grandchild.

Educational Background: I graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1967 and I have a bachelors degree in civil engineer-ing from Ohio University

Organizations: Middleport-Pomeroy Rotary Club, Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio, and Ohio County Engineers As-sociation

Current Occupation and Work Expe-rience: I have been Meigs County Engi-neer for the past twelve years. I had a pri-vate engineering and surveying practice in Pomeroy for twelve years; worked at Crown City Mining for ten and one half years and worked for the Ohio Department of Trans-portation for six and one half years. For the past eleven years, I have been a part-time professor at Ohio University teaching surveying to civil engineering students.

In 100 words or less and as specifi-cally as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: I love be-ing Meigs County Engineer. It has been the most rewarding phase of my profes-sional career. I am grateful to the citizens of Meigs County for letting me serve in this position. I am close to having a county highway department staffed and equipped to serve the county for the long haul. We may not be perfect, but we’re working on it.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as pos-sible, explain how you would address that priority: I have made it my goal to see that Meigs County is served by the

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Family Background: Married to Ben Cotterill; three children and four grand-children; daughter of John and June Yost of Rutland; daughter-in-law of Don and the late Faye Cotterill of Harrisonville.

Educational background: A graduate of the University of Rio Grande.

Organizations: Attend Rose of Sharon Holiness Church; member of the Family and Children First Council, Meigs County Consortium meetings, Early Childhood Collaborative Committee, and the Linkage Committee.

Current occupation and work experi-ence: Director of the Heart of the Valley Head Start program serving children in Gallia and Meigs counties. Has been em-ployed with Head Start for the past 20 plus

years; supervise 52 staff; establishes and maintains positive relationships with state regional, and federal personnel to ensure accurate communications, information, and compliance with standards; effectively man-ages over a two million dollar federal bud-get yearly; oversees yearly grant application process to ensure federal funding; ensures compliance with federal performance stan-dards and provides leadership in preparing for on-site federal reviews; reviews and ap-proves time sheets, mileage reimbursement forms, and purchase requests; monitors pro-gram reports and submits to regional office regularly; maintains a high standard of pro-fessional conduct and attendance; manages all aspects of the interview/hiring process.

In 100 words or less and as specifically as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: Being a lifelong resi-dent of Meigs County, I will offer honest, courteous, and dependable service as you full time county treasurer. For years, I have served the community by helping nurture our precious assets (preschool children and families) of this county. Now, I am eager to move on to a bigger challenge and would like to be given the opportunity to demon-strate my honesty, integrity, and my ability to be an effective team player to the people in the county.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, ex-plain how you would address that prior-ity: Over 4 million dollars is owed to Meigs County in delinquent property taxes. I will make every effort in trying to recover these monies owed to the county. Recovering these funds will generate more dollars to the public schools, townships, senior citizens,

Family Background: I am a life long resident of Meigs County, widow of the late Donald Yost, Sr. of Rutland. I am the mother of Dawn Marie (Aaron) McConnell of Luebeck, W.Va., and the late Donald Yost, Jr., the grandmother of Caden (nine years) and Braden (eight years) McConnell. I am the daughter of Simon and Ellen Johnson of Pomeroy, and the granddaughter of Ev-elyn Might and the late Clifford Might of Middleport.

Educational background: High school graduate.

Organizations: I attend the Racine Bap-tist Church. I am active in the Big Bend Farm Antiques Club; member of the Meigs County Republican Executive Committee,

Ladies of the Republican Party, Farm Bu-reau, National Riffle Association, and Gold Wing.

Current occupation and work expe-rience: I am a full-time County Treasurer seeking re-election for my second term. I have been in the County Treasurer’s Office serving the residents of Meigs County for three years as treasurer and nine years prior as a deputy in the office.

In 100 words or less and as specifically as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: I feel that I am quali-fied, certified, capable, and knowledgeable of the county government. I am a hands-on, hardworking citizen of Meigs County, work-ing with the residents on real estate taxes and other taxes.

I know how hard the county has been hit with the economy in the recent years. I see it everyday and I understand.

Working in the office with our tax payers, I have assisted them with payments, prob-lems, and other concerns associated with there properties.

My goal is to have a friendly, courteous welcoming environment when you come in the office.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, ex-plain how you would address that prior-ity: The investment program is a vital part of the county government. As your county treasurer, I work with the local banks main-taining the best interest rates available.

As a county treasurer, there are many duties, as an investment officer of public funds, budget commission board of revi-sion, balancing daily and monthly, working with the Auditor and Prosecuting Attorney on the collection of real estate taxes. Other collection of taxes are also handled through our office. Working with the residents gives me the opportunity to help with questions and concerns.

I am there to serve the residents of Meigs County.

Tina Cotterill (I)Pomeroy

Candidate for Treasurer

Peggy Yost (R)Syracuse

Candidate for Treasurer

Meigs County Candidates Nov. 6, 2012 — General ElectionEMS, and the county in general. I want to make certain all residents of Meigs County receive tax statements in a timely manner. If you own real estate, I will ensure that you tax statement will be prepared legally and disbursed to the correct property owner.

best possible network of roads and bridges within the constraints of the lim-ited funds available to the county. I am proud of my

achievements thus far, but feel my job is incomplete. I want to put a much big-ger dent in the number of posted bridges in Meigs County. We have seventy five bridges with a load

limit, approximately half because of their condition and half because they were never designed for today’s vehicles. I am not satis-fied with that and no one should be.

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Family Background: I am a 6th genera-tion Meigs Countian. My parents were the late Bob Story and Nona Mourning Story Nelson and Bill Nelson. My grandparents are Leo and Lucille Story; Dale and Golda Mourning; and Bernice and Ed Nelson.

I am married to Liz Story, a teacher at Meigs Primary. My son, Ian, has recently passed the bar and is now a practicing at-torney. My daughter, Emily, is a fourth year dental student at Ohio State. Both of my children were born, raised and educated through high school in Meigs County.

Educational Background: I attended

and graduated from Pomeroy High School. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Masters of Business Admin-istration from Ohio State. I graduated sixth in my class from Capital University Law school.

Organization: I am a member of Meigs County Bar Association, the Gallia County Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association.

Current Occupation and Work Experi-ence: Presently I am a Contract Attorney in Columbus, Ohio. From August 2009 to June 2011, I was an Assistant Prosecutor in Gallia County. I was the elected Prosecut-ing Attorney of Meigs County from January 2001 to January 2009. Prior to being elect-ed Prosecutor, I was a sole practitioner and contract public defender in Meigs County.

I have lived in Meigs County all my life; and my family extends back six generation before me. I was born, raised and educated in Meigs County, and when I married and began to raise a family it was right here. Meigs County is not just the place I live; it is my home. I want to do all I can to make Meigs County the kind of place I remember from my childhood. I want it to be as safe for today’s children as it was for me and even my children. And I am sure that with cooperation between my Prosecutor’s office and law enforcement this can be achieved. And we can do it the Meigs County way.

Family Background: Married to husband, Dave; two children, Clayton and Hannah; four step-children; four step-son/daughters-in-law; seven grandchildren.

Educational background: Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, Bachelor of Arts; University of Cincinnati College of Law, Juris Doctor.

Organizations: Star Grange; Meigs County Bar Association; Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys As-sociation — Legislative and Executive committees; Meigs County Republican Party.

Current occupation and work experi-ence: Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney; 11 years as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Athens County; 1.5 years as Assistant Pros-

ecuting Attorney in Preble County.In 100 words or less and as specifically as

possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: I am seeking re-election in order to continue the programs and priorities I have estab-lished during my current term.

Criminal Prosecution: 1. Established a Victims Assistance Program which was awarded three grants from the State of Ohio and helps to address the needs of the victim. 2. Increased criminal pros-ecution. Used my prior experience to successfully prosecute three homicide cases, drug task force cases; 3. Made child support prosecution a priority.

Civil Representation: 1. Helped collect delin-quent taxes; 2. Good relationships with elected of-ficials; 3. Prompt responses.

These are all necessary to a smooth running and safe Meigs County.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, explain how you would address that priority: The Prosecuting Attorney wears many hats, sometimes all at the same time. We prosecute criminals, provide legal advice to elected officials, represent townships and various boards. Each issue that we handle is a prior-ity to the individual who brings it to our office.

The number one priority of the Prosecuting At-torney should be to assess these needs, determine if the issue falls within the prosecutor’s duties and then provide prompt and timely answers to those questions.

Open communication with all parties is the best way to handle this.

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Colleen S. Williams (R)Albany

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plain how you would address that pri-ority: I have made it my goal to see that Meigs County is served by the best pos-sible network of roads and bridges with-in the constraints of the limited funds available to the county. I am proud of my achievements thus far, but feel my job is incomplete. I want to put a much bigger dent in the number of posted bridges in Meigs County. We have seventy five bridges with a load limit, approximately half because of their condition and half because they were never designed for today’s vehicles. I am not satisfied with that and no one should be.

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Family Background: Son of Ivan and Evelyn Hysell Wood, have one brother, Rod-ney Wood and two sisters, Bonnie Wood Warner and Lora Wood Wolfe Bing. I am

married to Julia Houdashelt Wood and have three children, Chelsey Wood Burton, Jor-dan Wood, and Olivia Wood.

Educational background: A 1975 grad-uate of Eastern High School; 1979 graduate of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Acad-emy; 1981 graduate of Ohio Wildlife Offi-cers Training Academy; certified instructor for Archery in the Schools and Ohio Hunter Education Programs; and a 2012 graduate of Hocking College with a degree in Police Science.

Organizations: Bradford Church of Christ; Ohio Division of Wildlife Honor Guard 1997-2012; Meigs County Ikes Sportsmans Club Board of Directors; Farm Bureau; The Shade River Lodge 143; F&A Masons in Chester; NRA: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Meigs County National Wild Turkey Federation; Angela Eason Memorial Park; Ducks Unlimited; Ronald Regan Young Americans Foundation; Ohio Game Protectors. I am a past member of the Meigs County EMA Board/Committee; Chester Fire Department; past president of

the Chester Youth League; and an original board member of the Meigs County Litter Control.

Current occupation and work experi-ence: Lead Supervisor/Sergeant over 40 officers at the Bureau of Public Debt in Parkersburg, W.Va.; commissioned Police Officer with City of Belpre, 2011-present; Wildlife Investigator for the State of Ohio ODNR Division of Wildlife covering 19 counties in Southeastern Ohio, 2008-2010; Ohio Division of Wildlife Field Training Officer, Meigs County Wildlife Officer, 1981-2008; Meigs County Special Deputy, 1981-2011; Meigs County Deputy Sheriff, 1978-1981.

In 100 words or less and as specifi-cally as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: Having lived and grown up in Meigs County, it has many needs for improvements. I feel in my life I have been directed by God and the love of my country. I want to lend my time and experience to develop and guide Meigs County’s law enforcement in a new direc-

tion to provide safety and the route to pros-perous futures for our children. Given the opportunity to be your sheriff, I can make a difference for positive changes.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, ex-plain how you would address that prior-ity: My priority is the reconstruction and restoration of the department by: increasing grant funding; the wise use and tracking of all money; development of a strong manage-ment team; building a Special Deputy’s unit to assist full time officers with warrants, investigations, and criminal apprehension; restoration of a K9, search and rescue unit and D.A.R.E.; provide training for officers and safety programs for the community; co-opt with other agencies and colleges; attend community meetings; build agency respect and become once again accountable and ac-cessible to the citizens.I will also put more deputies on the road to make a safer Meigs County.

Keith O. Wood (I)Long Bottom

Candidate for Sheriff

Robert Beegle (R)Racine

Candidate for Sheriff

Family Background: Born and raised in

Meigs County, the son of the late Clifford

(Doley) and Mattie Powell Beegle. Mar-ried to Jane Gilmore Taylor and have three grown children, Kim Taylor of Alexandria, Va., Kelly Jon Taylor of Delaware, Ohio, and Kerri Mellick of Shelby, Ohio.

Educational background: Graduated from Racine High School. Received a Bach-elor of Science degree and a Masters degree in Education from Ohio University. Ohio Peace Officer Training at Hocking College, receiving a 96 percent on the State Exam. Completed the 16 hours a year Sheriff’s continuing education.

Organizations: Member of Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association, Meigs County IKES, Middleport-Pomeroy Rotary Club, National Sheriff’s Association, Meigs Coun-ty and State Retired Teachers’ Association. Member of the Sacred Heart Church, serv-ing as a lector and an Eucharistic minister.

Current occupation and work expe-rience: Currently serving eighth year as Meigs County Sheriff. Was first certified

elementary principal in Southern Local School District working in the district for 41.5 years. During the time working as a teacher, I also worked evenings and week-ends as a deputy sheriff for 31.5 years. Served 18 years on the Racine Village Coun-cil and 14 years on the Meigs County Board of Health.

In 100 words or less and as specifi-cally as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: Meigs County is home. I want to give back and help make the county a better place in which to live. When he first ran for Sheriff in 2004, the jail was closed, there were laid-off deputies and little public support.

I pledged, if elected, to do what I could to get the jail reopened and regain public support.

In 2005, there was no jail, laid off depu-ties, and $180,000 spent to house prison-ers outside the county. Today, 13 full-time deputies and a jail which reopened in 2006.

Money saved from housing of prisoners was able to pay deputies.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as pos-sible, explain how you would address that priority: Because of the financial condition of the county, I have to deal in REALITY — there is no money. The office must be REACTIVE rather than PROACTIVE.

Number one priority will be to continue to serve the citizens of Meigs County with honest, fair, impartial law enforcement, stressing to deputies “to be of service to the public.” Since the Sheriff is an administra-tor, I will continue to use education, expe-rience, honesty, and personal integrity to work for Meigs County Law Enforcement to better serve the citizens of the county by continuing the work on the drug problem and related theft crimes.

Family Background: My wife, Bar-bara, and I are parents of Crockett and Morgan. My parents are Fred W. Crow, Jr. and Eleanor Karr Crow. My grandfather, Fred W. Crow was prosecuting attorney two terms and Judge of the Court of Com-mon Pleas.

Educational background: I am a grad-uate of Ohio University and a 1975 gradu-ate of Ohio Northern Law School.

Organizations: I belong to Grace Episcopal Church, where I was a vestry member for several years. I am a board member of the Meigs County Historical Society and a life member of the Chester Shade Historical Society. I am a mem-ber of the Sons of American Revolution (SAR) and the Sons of Union Veterans (SUV). I serve on the Carleton School for Developmental Disabilities Board,

the Meigs Count Council on Aging, and have been a director of Farmers Bank and Savings Company since 1990. I am the legal advisor for the Syracuse Com-munity Center Board of Directors and the Village Solicitor for Syracuse. I am a member of the Meigs County Cancer Society and the NRA.

Current occupation and work expe-rience: I joined the Crow and Crow Law firm in 1975, and have continuously prac-ticed law since then. I served 12 years as the assistant prosecutor for Meigs County.

Carson Crow (R)Pomeroy

Candidate for Common Pleas Judge (Unopposed)

Family Background: Son of a school teacher and a social worker.

Educational background: Graduate of Steu-benville Catholic Central High School and West Virginia University.

Organizations: Sales and Executive Club and Italian American Culture Club.

Current occupation and work experience: State Senator and advocate for Southeast Ohio; Former State Representative; Former Assistant

Director of the Office of Appalachia under Gover-nor Ted Strickland.

In 100 words or less and as specifically as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: I was raised in the Ohio Valley by parents who taught me early about the importance of giving back to my community. For that reason, I have spent my adult life working to improve the lives of the people in the Southeast Ohio.

We need a leader on economic development who will help harness the opportunity of natural energy resources. I drafted the Ohio Workers First Amendment, passed unanimously, which will encourage the use of Ohio’s workers and small businesses in the oil and gas industry rather than those resources going out-of-state. I am eager to continue that work.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, explain how you would address that priority: My number one priority is and has always been economic develop-ment. To create jobs in our region, I will continue to support the responsible development of natural resources like coal and shale gas. As I did in my Ohio Workers First Amendment, I will do every-thing in my power to make sure the economic ben-efit from energy development stays with Ohioans.

For our region’s economy to be competitive, we must also make sure that every child has a qual-ity education. I fought against Governor Kasich’s drastic cuts and will work to make sure that fund-ing for our schools is restored.

Mitt RomneyFor President

Paul RyanFor Vice President

Josh MandelFor U.S. Senate

Bill JohnsonFor U.S. Congress

Shane ThompsonFor State Senate

Charles RichterFor State Representative

Randy SmithFor County Commissioner

Colleen S. WilliamsFor County Prosecutor

Diane LynchFor County Clerk of Courts

Robert E. BeegleFor County Sheriff

Kay HillFor County Recorder

Peggy S. YostFor County Treasurer

Eugene TriplettFor County Engineer

Dr. Douglas D. HunterFor County Coroner

Phillip GerthFor State Board of Education

Terrence O’DonnellFor Supreme Court Justice

Robert R. CuppFor Supreme Court Justice

Sharon L. KennedyFor Supreme Court Justice

Leonard F. HolzapfelFor Court of Appeals Judge

William H. HarshaFor Court of Appeals Judge

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Steven L. StoryFor County Court Judgee

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Family Background: I grew up in Belmont County, and my wife and I are raising our two young children not far from my hometown. I believe in Eastern Ohio, and I’m ready to fight every day in Columbus for our comeback.

In 100 words or less and as specifi-cally as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: Since I

started my campaign for Ohio Senate, I’ve been very busy knocking on doors and talking to my fellow Eastern Ohio-ans. In all my conversations, one key is-sue comes through loud and clear: Jobs!

If we’re ever going to turn this econo-my around, we need to change business as usual in Columbus. That means elimi-nating job-killing regulations, cutting taxes and bringing good paying jobs to our area — and electing new people with the real world experience to get the job done.

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Lou Gentile (D)Steubenville

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Family Back-ground: I have lived in Little Hocking for over four years now. I grew up in Johnstown Ohio, a rural small town out-side of Columbus.

Educational Back-ground: I earned a degree in Economics from The Ohio State University in 1990 and I believe that my edu-cation in Economics

facilitates a better understanding of the financial issues presently affecting our state and district.

Current Occupation and Experience: I now am employed as a part time sales person for 103.9 WNRJ radio and a full time Mr. Dad with my one year old daughter. My background distinguishes me as I started working for our family bike shop when I was 12 years old and worked there for 19 years. After college and the sale of the bike shop, I worked in banking at the Huntington Banks. My next jobs took me to the Sheraton Suites in Columbus, as a Credit Manager. I was soon promoted to Accounting Manager of the Detroit Westin Airport Hotel.

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Family Back-ground: Phillips lives in Athens with her hus-band, Jim, and their two chil-dren, Jeremiah and Pauline.

Educational Background: A graduate of Ohio University.

Current Oc-cupation and E x p e r i e n c e : Serving her sec-

ond term representing the 92nd Ohio House District, which includes Athens, Meigs, and Morgan counties, and parts of Washington County. The 92nd Ohio House District (will be 94th District af-ter redistricting) is also home to Ohio University and Hocking College. Phillips is a member of the Ohio House Demo-cratic Caucus Leadership team, serving as Assistant Minority Whip.

Prior to her election to the House, Phil-lips represented the 4th Ward on Athens

City Council. She served on the Council’s Planning and Development Committee, which oversees proposed developments, subdivisions, and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan in Athens.

A graduate of Ohio University, Rep. Phillips has built a career fighting for edu-cational opportunities for Ohio’s children. She was the founding Executive Director of the Ohio Fair Schools Campaign, to promote quality public education.

Rep. Phillips is a trained mediator who has provided training in peer mediation and conflict resolution in schools. She previously served as a member of the Board of the League of Women Voters of Athens County.

In 100 words or less and as spe-cifically as possible, please explain why you are seeking public office: In the 129th General Assembly, Rep. Phil-lips intends to continue her focus on educational excellence in Ohio, to pro-mote advanced energy opportunities to strengthen Ohio’s economy and to be a strong advocate for the people of the 92nd District.

In addition to her work on education issues Rep. Phillips serves on the Fi-nance, Education, Rules and Reference, Agriculture and Natural Resources com-mittees, and on the Primary and Second-ary subcommittee of Finance.

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Debbie Phillips (D)Athens

Candidate for State Representative, 94th

Charles Richter (R)Little HockingCandidate for

State Representative, 94th

I learned budgeting strategies and how to man-age everything in the Accounting Department and payroll. I then worked for Kenda USA in ac-counting, later; I was the North American Sales Manager for the bicycle division and advanced to Purchasing Manager for Kenda and for of its division.

In 100 words or less and as specifically as possible, please explain why you are seek-ing public office: I believe my vast experience in business along with my education in Eco-nomics gives me the kind of background needed to work as our State Representative.

My wife was my inspiration to become more involved in politics and run for office. I have a strong passion for my beliefs and after the 2008 elections I knew I had to do a lot more. I have al-ways been active in politics but now is the time to step up and make a difference. I know my educational and business experience will give me the tools to be the representative that our district needs and deserves.

In 100 words or less, please identify the number one priority in the office you seek and as specifically as possible, explain how you would address that priority: The most important issue we face today is jobs. We need to make our State more business friendly with less Government intrusion, taxes and costs. We need to use our great educational institutions to make sure we have an educated and well trained work force. We have several area we will see growth, but the best opportunity will come from oil and gas drilling in Southeast Ohio. We will see thousands of jobs created in the drilling and delivery of the oil and gas.