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Looking for the PDF Edition? The PDF of the Print Edition can now be read by clicking the "Print Editon" button at the top of the screen. Special Primary Part Of This Fall's Election
Five men and one woman are seeking the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, left open by the death of Paul Gillmor. Voters who cast partisan (Democrat or Republican) ballots will choose their party candidate for a special election to be conducted, Tuesday, Dec. 11. FIFTH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Candidate: Steve Buehrer (Republican) Resides in: Delta Family: Wife, Cathy; sons Benjamin, Simon, and Daniel Native of: Delta Education: graduate, Delta High School; Bachelor of Science degree in social studies education, Bowling Green State University; juris doctorate degree, Capital University School of Law Present employment: Ohio Senate, attorney, small business owner Affiliations: St. John's Christian Church
Comments: Buehrer's goals are to lower taxes, reduce government spending, and protect conservative values. ------ Candidate: Mark Hollenbaugh (Republican) Resides in: Bowling Green Family: Children Alex and Jordan Native of: Bowling Green Education: 1983 graduate of Bowling Green High School; bachelor's degree in education, master's degree in education and curriculum, Bowling Green State University Present employment: teacher, North Baltimore High School; honorably discharged, Army National Guard Affiliations: National Education Association; Word of Truth Church Previously held public office? No Comments: Hollenbaugh notes he is a government and history teacher, which will assist him in the House of Representatives. His objectives are economic reform and fair trade, cutting government waste, working to bring new industry, and bio-fuel development.
Candidate: Bob Latta (Republican) Resides in: Bowling Green Family: Wife, Marcia; children Elizabeth and Maria Native of: Bowling Green Education: 1974 graduate of Bowling Green High School; 1978 cum laude graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree; 1981 graduate, University of Toledo College of Law Present employment: Ohio State Representative and an attorney at law Civic public projects: founding trustee, Wood County Arthritis Foundation; recognized by Wood County 4-H for outstanding service to 4-H; distinguished service award, Bowling Green Noon Kiwanis; honored in 1999 for service by Ohio State University/SeaGrant; recognized by Bowling Green Community Foundation for pro bono legal work in its incorporation as a non-profit organization.
Previously held public office? Wood County commissioner, 1991-96; Ohio State Senator, 1997-2000; Ohio State Fifth Congressional District Republican State Central Committeeman, 1986-88 and 1990- 92 Comments: Latta said while his father was in Congress, he was an unpaid aide, covering meetings around the district. His objectives if elected: reduce taxes, federal spending, and the national debt; eliminate the budget deficit, the death tax; promote national security, safe streets, fair taxation, constituent service. ------ Candidate: George F. Mays (Democrat)
Family: Wife, Magdalena; four children Native of: Norwalk Education: Graduate, Memorial High School, St. Mary's; Bachelor of Science degree, psychology, Campbellsville (Ky.) College; Master of Divinity, Ashland University Present employment: selfemployed, "Karaoke by George"; was also a church worker and spent one year working with the Salvation Army Civic public projects: playing music for charity events, raising money for guide dogs Affiliations: United States Bowling Congress Previously held public office? No Comments: Mays states he has "gotten to know thousands of people from all walks of life. I understand their needs and concerns." His objectives are to "attack the fiscal, energy, job, and foreign policy problems we have in a sensible way," and "take stands against bigotry, eminent domain, and the falsely accused."
Candidate: Fred Pieper (Republican) Resides in: Paulding Family: Wife, Susan Native of: Paulding Education: 1974 graduate, Paulding High School; 1980 graduate of Anderson (Ind.) College, Bachelor of Arts degree; 1990 graduate of University of Toledo, master's of business administration Present employment: Paulding-Putnam Electric Cooperative, Inc.; owner, Pieper's Wood Processing; U.S. Navy veteran Affiliations: treasurer, Financial Partners Federal Credit Union, Woodburn, Ind.; trustee, Paulding Fish & Game Club; chairman, finance committee, Paulding United Methodist Church Previously held public office? No Comments: Pieper said his 15 years on the board of the credit union would assist him in office; his goals and objectives are to lower taxes, encourage more industry, and promote job stability. ------ Candidate: Robin Weirauch (Democrat) Resides in: rural Napoleon Family: Yes Native of: Henry County Education: 1975 graduate, Liberty Center High School; 1980 graduate, Bowling Green State University, Bachelor of Science in business administration; Master of Public Administration, BGSU, 1998 Present employment: none presently; former assistant director, Center for Regional Development; BGSU, 1998-2006; formerly program coordinator, Great Lakes Regional Office of the Humane Society of the United States, 1987-97 Civic public projects: cofounder, long-time leader, Henry County Humane Society; court-appointed special advocate, Henry County; affiliated with Rediscover Napoleon, Inc., an organization to promote Napoleon Affiliations: Henry County Humane Society; St. Luke Lutheran Church Previously held public office? No Comments: Weirauch said, "We need to bring a responsible end to the war in Iraq, we need fair trade that works for working families, and we need a representative who understands the challenges our communities face and delivers for our district." ------ (Michael Smitley, a Republican candidate, did not return a questionnaire.) |
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