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Hamilton, Clermont, Warren Counties, OH November 4, 2003 Election
Council Member; City of Loveland Voter Information

4 Year Term.

a charter city

Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Paul E. Elliott Click here for more information about this candidate 1,047 votes 20.77%

  • Occupation: Business owner
  • BS Ed Miami University Oxford Ohio '77
  • Grad Studies Univ Cinti College of Medicine '82
Priorities:
  • Provide open, responsive representation for Loveland's residents
  • Protect residential neighborhoods & home property values
  • Encourage smart growth of retail, commercial for strong tax base
Todd A. Osborne Click here for more information about this candidate 935 votes 18.55%
  • Occupation: Production Co-ordinator
  • Attended Loveland Schools and Graduated in 1983 from Scarlet Oaks Vocational Radio/TV Broadcasting program
  • 22 Years in Broadcasting
  • Current student, University of Cincinnati, Paralegal Studies
  • Son of John and Doris Osborne
  • Lifelong Loveland resident (minus 7 years)
Priorities:
  • Loveland-Madeira Road Commercial Zone
  • Communication/Dialogue
  • Term Limitations for Council and Charter Commissions
Katie Showler Click here for more information about this candidate 914 votes 18.13%
  • Occupation: Full-time mom, part-time mail carrier
  • Neighborhood: Loveland
  • Education: H.S. Some College
  • Bookkeeper, major clothing store.
  • Elementary Teacher's Assistant, Waterford Schools
  • Operated ice cream franchise putting husband through school
  • Volunteer: LIFE Food Pantry
Priorities:
  • Match council's actions to citizen's wishes
  • Sale and proper development of White Pillars
  • Improvement of current business districts
Dave Bednar Click here for more information about this candidate 765 votes 15.18%
  • Occupation: Vice President, Sales for Chemical Company
  • Current Loveland Vice Mayor
  • Loveland City Council, 4 years
  • Member, Hamilton County Regional Storm Water District Oversite Board
  • Trustee, Loveland Symmes Fire Department
  • Vice Chair, City of Loveland Finance Committee, 4 years
  • President, City of Loveland Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)
Priorities:
  • Redevelopment of Loveland Madeira Corridor
  • Improvements to stormwater drainage system
  • Continue to search for economic opportunities
Peggy J. Goodwin Click here for more information about this candidate 730 votes 14.48%
  • Occupation: Recently retired from GE
  • 2 years on Loveland City Council
  • 2 years on Planning & Zoning Commission
  • 2 years, V.P.,Community Improvement Corporation
  • 25 years business experience -- Information Technology and Finance
  • Former manager , project leader, and senior business systems analyst
  • B.S. - Business Administration - Radford University
Priorities:
  • Economic Development
  • Neighborhood Revitalization
  • Extend renovation/revitalization efforts to rest of Historic District
Donna M. Lajcak Click here for more information about this candidate 649 votes 12.88%
  • 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

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