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	City of Newton Falls City Council
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		Councilman – Ralph Gillespie, Ward 1 Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2009 Home Address: 512 West Broad Street Home Telephone: 330-872-5834 City Phone: 330-872-0806 E-Mail: RBEVO6@aol.com Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2005 Employer: Retired Sales Representative, Cox Lithographing Corp. Superior Painting Company Education: Graduate 1953 Braceville High School Professional Accomplishments: Past President, Newton Falls Chapter of the Ohio Jaycees, Past District Vice-President of the Ohio Jaycees, Former member Newton Falls Board of Education, Active supporter of the Newton Falls School system and their sports programs. Council Committee Assignments: Planning & Zoning, Eastgate, Tax Review Board & Enterprise Zone, Public Safety Statement to Citizens: My wife, Vi and I have been residents of the City of Newton Falls since 1956 and living at our present home on Broad Street since 1963. We have three children (Mike, Beth & Tammy) all married and homeowners within the City. We love this City greatly for it’s a good community to raise children. With a very low crime rate, we feel very secure. The needs of this City are many. Over the past 35 to 40 years this City has not kept up or moved forward. The phrase: We like it the way it is! Doesn’t work any longer. With the loss of jobs, the loss of business, the lack of new housing the burden on each of us will only increase. The negative and passive attitude doesn’t help either. I’m not a politician and the only reason I ran for council was to move this City in a new direction. Ha! Now the good news! It’s working. It will take time and it will be costly but we must continue. New homes! More people! Improved tax base! Together we can do it. I am truly honored to serve the good people of this community and if you have any questions please feel free to call or e-mail me. (Unless I’m on the golf course.) Then I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Sincerely Yours, 1^st Ward Councilman, Ralph Gillespie
		Councilwoman – Nancy Hoffman, Ward 2 Term Expiration Date 12/31/2011 Home Address 520 High Street Home Telephone 330-872-1249 City Phone 330-872-0806 # Email Employer: Education: Professional Accomplishments: . Council Committee Assignments: Civil Service, Utilities, Public Safety, Park & Recreation & Audit Committee Personal: Statement to Citizens:
		Councilman – Steve Marcum, Ward 3 Term Expiration Date 12/31/09 Home Address 1005 Milton Blvd. Home Telephone 330-872-7755 City Phone 330-872-0806 E-Mail samfirecop2@aol.com Employer: Security Officer at the Ohio Army National Guard Ravenna Training and Logistics Site. Education: Attended Newton Falls High School & Kent State University - Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology. Professional Accomplishments: While attending the Police Academy I worked as a part-time Deputy Clerk in the City of Newton Falls Utility Billing and Income Tax Departments. I also volunteered as a reserve Police Office for the City of Newton Falls Police Department. After graduating from the Police Academy I worked for the Cleveland Clinic Police Department and Trumbull Memorial Police Department. Several years were spent working as a volunteer Firefighter/E.M.T. for the Newton Falls Joint Fire District. Steve was also hired as the Newton Falls Zoning Administrator before moving on to his current employment. Council Committee Assignments: Public Works, Public Safety, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, Steve also serves on the Utility Appeals Board. Statement to Citizens:
		Councilman - Thomas A. Moorehead, Ward 4 Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2009 Home Address: South Canal Street Home Telephone: 330-872-9141 City Phone: 330-872-0806 E-Mail tomm@mvelectric.com Employer: Mahoning Valley Electric Service, Inc. Education: Newton Falls High School, Culinary Institute of America – associate Degree in Culinary Arts. Professional Accomplishments: Sales Manager at Mahoning Valley Electric Service, former Newton Falls Cable Commission chairman, Charter commission member, and continuing my education on municipal government through the Ohio Municipal League. Council Committee Assignments: Park & Recreation, Planning & Zoning Statement to Citizens: As Mayor of Newton Falls I would like to promote this great city to business and private individuals in the surrounding area in the hope of creating new jobs and growth within the community. With our own utilities and professional employees that manage the various departments we truly have a unique and wonderful community in which to call Home. With the help and support of the community we can achieve a better tomorrow. I look forward to serving the community and representing the residents of Newton Falls.
		Councilwoman – Catie Karl-Moran, At Large Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2009 Home Address: 206 Mayhill Home Telephone: 330-872-3107 City Phone: 330-872-0806 E-Mail: moran12@aol.com Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2005 Professional Accomplishments: Career in management, training people on computer and in customer service, rewrote procedure manuals for 5 different companies, and bookkeeping for 3 companies. Council Committee Assignments: Finance & Administration, Treasury Investment, Fire District Board, Cable & Audit. Statement to Citizens: Every person in Our City is an important part of what Our City is. I would like to hear from you with your opinion or problem, always feel free to call. It is important that the lack of enthusiasm and participation that has happened in the past, stays in the past and everyone work together for Our Future.