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Hamilton County, OH November 2, 1999 Election
Council Member; City of Forest Park

4 Year Term.

a charter city

Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Clara R. Pugh 1,980 votes 30.8%

  • Occupation: Human Services Director
  • Community/Neighborhood: Forest Park
  • Education : Educated in Maryland and California
  • Resident of Forest Park 12 years. Dedicated volunteer seven (7) years.
  • Currently Vice Chairperson of the City of Forest Park Civil Service Commission.
  • Involved in volunteerism and public service over 25 years.
  • 29 years as human service executive and administrator.
Priorities:
  • Partnerships for Better Community
  • Safety and Community Policing
  • Supporting our Schools
James P. Lawler 1,762 votes 27.4%
  • Occupation: College Textbook Sales Consultant
  • Community/Neighborhood: Forest Park
  • Education: BS, Xavier University
  • I have served on council since I was appointed in February, 1999.
  • I am a thirty year citizen of Forest Park and have
  • been active in many civic activities over most of those years.
Priorities:
  • Maintaining good government in Forest Park
  • Being a stabilizing factor on council and in the city.
  • Doing what is best for the citizens of Forest Park.
David Lives 1,494 votes 23.3%
  • Occupation: Buyer/Planner
  • Community/Neighborhood: Forest Park
  • Education: BA Political Science, MS Administration
  • Homeowner and resident of Forest Park for 23 years.
  • Served on various volunteer boards and commissions to include:
  • Economic Development, Civil Service and Community Programming Board
Priorities:
  • Sound fiscal Management
  • Maintain Diversity
  • Economic Development
Harvey Sweetland Lewis 1,186 votes 18.5%
  • Occupation: Intemet (AutoNationUSA) Catering (ElegantFare)
  • Community: Forest Park
  • Education: Berea High School, University of Minnesota Bachelor of Arts Political Science
  • My experiences include interning with Senator Paul Wellstone,
  • Student government at Bowling Green State University,
  • Volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, and a Minneapolis community center.
  • I graduated with a 3.6 GPA, while working and raising my son Harvey IV.
Priorities:
  • Improve the quality of life of citizens of Forest Park
  • Create noteworthy after school programs for Forest Park youth
  • Increase the length of the park trails from Winton Woods into Forest Park and linking these trails with adjoining communities.
Leigh E. Larter, Jr.
  • Occupation: Aircraft Engine Repair Writer
  • Community: Forest Park
  • Education: High School
  • Two years, 3 months on Forest Park City Council
  • Documented, positive, track record of accomplishments while on Council
  • Consistently demonstrated positive work ethics - NO BULL
Priorities:
  • Maintain Safety Services (Fire - Police)
  • Ensure the Tax Department abides by the Tax Rules
  • Ensure partisan free/no collusion decisions are made

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