Candidates For Fulton Co. Prosecutor, 74th Ohio House District Representative

Scott Haselman

Citizens voting the in Fulton County Republican primary, Tuesday, March 4, have a choice of two candidates for the office of county prosecutor.

Roger Nagel, the current prosecutor, is not seeking reelection.

Voters in the 74th District of the Ohio House of Representatives will have a choice in the fall, as there are Republican and Democratic candidates. Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney (Republican Primary)

Candidate: Scott Haselman Resides in: Swanton Incumbent: No

Family: Wife, Tammy

Native of: Swanton

Education: 1988 Swanton High School graduate; bachelor of business administration, finance, University of Toledo, 1992; law degree, University of Toledo College of Law, 1995 (class valedictorian)

Present employment: partner, law firm of Robison, Curphey & O'Connell

Affiliations: secretary-treasurer, Fulton County Republican Central Committee; Ohio State Bar Association; Fulton County Bar Association; Toledo Bar Association; Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys; Ohio Farm Bureau; Fulton County Township Association; St. Richard Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus

Paul Kennedy

Other experience: Fulton County campaign chairman for Robert Cupp in his campaign for the Ohio Supreme Court and Terrance O'Donnell in his campaign to be reelected to the Ohio Supreme Court

Previously held public office: Swanton Village Council, 2002-present; president of council/ vice mayor, 2005-present

Comments: Haselman said he has represented clients in significant litigation, including in the Ohio Supreme Court and United States Court of Appeals. He has been responsible to oversee the activities of other attorneys.

On Swanton council, he's been a member of the committee that oversees the village police.

His objectives include training sessions for law enforce- ment personnel to update their knowledge and facilitate communications.

Haselman said his leadership skills, and ability to make the prosecutor office work with county officials, township trustees, and law enforcement, sets him apart.

Bruce Goodwin

"I will make it a top priority to improve the communications and teamwork between these groups, which will ultimately result in more effective local government and safer communities."

Candidate: Paul H. Kennedy

Resides In: Archbold Incumbent: No

Family: Single

Native of: Monclova Township; has lived in Archbold 20 months

Education: 1987 Anthony Wayne High School graduate; bachelor's degree, economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1991; juris doctor, University of Toledo College of Law, 1994

Present employment: chief assistant, Fulton County prosecutor office; part-time instructor in probation and parole, Northwest State Community College

Civic public projects: Wauseon Rotary Club auctions to raise funds for Dorothy Biddle Park

Affiliations: Local Rules of Court committee; Fulton County Law Library Association trustee; Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association; National District Attorneys Association; Fulton County Bar Association; Toledo Bar Association; Fulton County Township Association; Fulton County Farm Bureau; Fulton County Republican Century Club, Northwest Ohio Rails To Trails

David Pilliod

Other experience: 12 years of criminal law experience as assistant Fulton County prosecuting attorney

Comments: Kennedy said his objectives are "a standard of tough, but fair, criminal prosecution, and the targeting of the drug activities that drive so many crimes."

Kennedy cites his criminal law experience, including jury trials and 475 felony cases, including aggravated murder. Ohio House of Representatives 74th House District (Republican Primary)

Candidate: Bruce Goodwin Resides in: Defiance Incumbent: yes

Family: wife, two daughters

Native of: Defiance

Education: 1967 Ayersville High School graduate; bachelor's degree, Defiance College; master's degree, St. Francis University; postgraduate work at University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University

Present employment: State Representative, 74th House District; retired educator

Affiliations: Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion; Ducks Unlimited; Pheasants Forever; National Wild Turkey Federation; Zion Lutheran Church

Other experience: Active professionally at the state level in career and technical education

Previously held public office: State Representative, 2007-08

Comments: Goodwin said his objectives are to serv his constituents and work for economic development.

Ohio House of Representatives 74th House District (Democratic Primary)

Candidate: David Pilliod Resides in: Swanton Incumbent: No

Family: Single

Native of: Swanton

Education: 1974 graduate, St. John's High School, Toledo; bachelor's degree, political science, University of Toledo, 1978; Microsoftcertified systems administrator (MCSA), 2004

Present employment: Computer Plus, Swanton

Civil public projects: Swanton Corn Festival committee

Affiliations: St. Richard's Catholic Church

Previously held public office: Swanton Village Council, elected in 2003 and 2007

Comments: "I will work towards the goal of eliminating the Ohio state income tax. It's your money, do as you please with it."