Norwood Republican Candidates
Norwood Local Elections
November 8th, 2011
Michael Gabbard
 
Candidate for Mayor
No Promises, Just Leadership.
Donna Laake
Candidate for President of Council
“Working for the good of the City.” It’s more than just a campaign slogan…it’s been my way of life since moving to Norwood in 1975.
 
Jim Stith
Auditor
Jim Stith has been the Auditor of the City of Norwood since January 2008. He has brought Leadership, Organization and Efficiency to the Auditors office. He provides monthly financial reports to City Council and the Administration. Under his leadership the Auditor's office provides true Transparency in Government though reports and by establishing the Auditor's website www.NorwoodAuditor.com. More information can be found at Mr. Stith's campaign site www.VoteStith.com. Hard Work. Common Sense.
 
Ted Kiser
Law Director
Ted Kiser is the Law Director for the City of Norwood. He promises to,
- Continue to update and modernize the Norwood Codified Ordinances.
- Assist and Advise each of the Departments comprising the government of the City of Norwood.
- Draft and Review legislation and contracts.
- Prosecute and Enforce the Norwood Codified Ordinances through Mayor's Court, the Hamilton County Courts, and Federal Court.
Ralph Melton
Candidate for City Council Ward 1
As a life long resident of Norwood I am tired of Abandoned Houses, Unruly Households, Crumbling Streets, Insufficient Economic Development, Drugs, Crime, and the Decaying of our Community.
It is time for a change.
It is time for True Representation in West Norwood.
 
Steve Thornbury
City Council Ward 2
Steve Thornbury was elected to Norwood City Council in 2007 on the promise of helping protect property values, support strong police, fire and other city services, and to improve communications between citizens and their government. As a member of the Streets and Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation, and Safety, Police and Fire Committees, Steve has made it his job to keep all citizens informed of what their local government is doing to improve our City and their lives. To speak directly with Steve Thornbury regarding any issues and/or concerns call 373-9653.
 
Tom Whittington
Candidate for City Council Ward 3
 
John Breadon
Candidate for City Council Ward 4
John Breadon has lived in Norwood for many years and built solid friendships while working for worthy community causes. You might know John best from his involvement in sports. As a gifted athlete John has played, managed and coached many sports. He is also involved in Norwood High School band as a Band Dad and self proclaimed Band Geek. He enjoys working with the kids and they enjoy working with him. He makes it fun. John was involved with Scouting in Norwood and like all Cub Scout Dad’s got way to involved in the Pinewood derby and Space derby. John has been a small business owner for many years with a home improvement contracting business. He understands the challenges to keep a business going strong and keep food on the table for a family. John is working to be the Councilman for Ward 4. He feels strongly that Ward 4 needs to be represented on Council with a person that has a can do attitude. Current representation is weak on Ward 4 and he feels we need a candidate that will push for infrastructure improvement as well as safety and security improvements for WARD 4. His motto is “Forward 4”. Let’s get someone that wants to improve our part of the city.
 
Andrew Clark
Candidate for Council At-Large
Andrew Clark is a life long resident of Norwood and he and his family owns the Norwood Star Newspaper that they started in February of 2009. Andrew wants to continue to give back to the community he loves and that has given him so much. With your support, Andrew will be able to help our community in a bigger way. He hopes to Improve Our Image with the Media in Cincinnati, Improve our Infrastructure, Keep Norwood Safe, and Work with the School Board to Improve our Schools. For more information about Andrew and what he hopes to accomplish for the City of Norwood, please visit his website at www.clarkfornorwood.com.
 
Josh Berkowitz
Candidate for Council At-Large
Mary Yeager
Candidate for Council At-Large
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