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Hamilton, Clermont, Warren Counties, OH November 2, 1999 Election
Council Member; City of Loveland

4 Year Term.

a charter city

Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Donna M Lajcak 1,397 votes 25.1%

  • Occupation: Former High School Teacher (16 years)
  • Loveland City Council Member and Community Service
  • Saint Francis College, Loretto, PA BA English
  • Secondary Education/History
  • Loveland Community Update Producer/Host Public Access TV for 5 years
  • City Beautification Committee Chair, 10 years
  • Nisbet Park Amphitheater Renovation Chair, 2 years
Priorities:
  • Promote renewal of existing business districts
  • Develop appropriate plan for White Pillars property
  • Strive for "citizen friendly" city services
Heather S. Russell 1,321 votes 23.7%
  • Occupation: Prosecuting Attorney
  • Community/Neighborhood: Loveland
  • Education: Bachelors', French & International Studies Miami Univ.; Law, U.C
  • Loveland resident 13 years, 2 children Loveland
  • City Schools, Asst Prosecuting Attorney, Hamilton County 15 + years. Experience in statute
  • interpretation, advocacy, diplomacy and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Highly organized. Leadership experience.
Priorities:
  • Return civility to Council.
  • Help Loveland to grow & develop with input
  • with input from all interested citizens.
Dave Bednar 1,257 votes 22.5%
  • Occupation: Vice President, Tonaco, Inc.
  • Community/Neighborhood: City of Loveland
  • Education: B.S. Business Administration, Ashland University
  • Resident of Loveland for 21 years; founder and
  • currently chairs the Loveland Community Issue Forum; co-chair for White Pillars
  • town meeting; currently serves on the Clermont County Historical Marker
  • Committee for the Year 2000 County Bi-Centennial Celebration.
Priorities:
  • Return Loveland to the People by keeping them informed
  • Give Citizens the Service They Deserve
  • Accountability is Key
Robert H. Weisgerber 880 votes 15.8%
  • Occupation: GE AE Design Systems Manager
  • Community/Neighborhood: Loveland
  • Education: BS Mechanical Engineering; MS Aerospace Engineering
  • I have been active for 16 years, Vice Mayor for two and on Council for 4 years.
  • I have been on Planning and Finance for 4 years.
  • After being elected to council, I prepared my mission statements.
Priorities:
  • Continue fiscal responsibility. Keep taxes down by improving the tax base.
  • Improve the cost effectiveness of city savings.
  • Participate with FEMA in proactive disaster risk abatement planning.
David E. Bair 722 votes 13%
  • Occupation: Work for Southern Film Extruders
  • Business Degree
  • After college I served 2 years in the Army with the 500th Military Intelligence Group
  • I have served on Council for the past 4 years
  • I am the Director of Elders at the King of kings Lutheran Church in Mason
  • I am also on the Board of Directors for the L/S Fire Department
  • I am serving on other Committees within the City
Priorities:
  • City Services, I will work toward estabishing the Northeast Communication Center
  • Parks and Reaction: enhance grounds and pathways at Nesbit Park, develop an active Web Page for All City Sports Programs, and improve ground maintence
  • City Finances: Maintain Moody's A-1 rating as well as economic development

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