CANDIDATES Treasurer
Six Democratic candidates have filed to run in the May 8 primary for city treasurer:
RICHARD L. BULLOCK
Age: 67
Address: 41 George St., Niles.
Employment: Retired, worked for three years as a guidance counselor for Weathersfield Schools and for 34 years as a math teacher and guidance counselor for Niles City School District.
Education: Master's in education from Youngstown State University; Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Ohio Wesleyan University; Niles McKinley High School graduate.
Family: Wife, Helen Joan Holt Bullock, and three adult children.
Priority if elected: "To get the maximum from monies invested; to keep what stability in the office that exists and work with staff to handle problems that arise; to talk with treasurers from other communities to glean ideas that may help improve our situation."
MARY LOU CAMPANA-DAVIES
Age: 55
Address: 1892 Meadowlark Lane, Niles.
Employment: Homemaker
Education: Attended Youngstown State University and Kent State University; graduate of Warren Harding High School.
Family: Widow, two children.
Priority if elected: "In some cities, some people aren't paying city income tax. If that does exist in Niles, that needs to be investigated."
JOHN LABUDA
Age: 48
Address: 2666 Deer Trail
Employment: Retired, worked as the founder and co-owner of JDS Energy Corp. from 1986 to 2000.
Education: Bachelor of science degree in accounting from Youngstown State University; Niles McKinley High School graduate.
Family: Wife, Cynthia.
Priority if elected: "Review and organize current office procedure; suggest improvements of changes if required and implement according to the director of city council/the mayor."
JOHN C. MAIORCA
Age: 52
Address: 1660 Roosevelt, Niles.
Employment: Teacher at Joseph Badger Local Schools, since 1979; former at-large city councilman for 12 years.
Education: Master's in curriculum and bachelor of science degree in education from Youngstown State University.
Family: Wife, Cheryl, and three children.
Priority if elected: "To make sure that all the delinquent accounts are collected and that all the new accounts are registered. To make sure that the department is running efficiently and that everyone is paying their fair share of taxes just like you and me."
EDREA K. MIENTKIEWICZ
Age: 42
Address: 827 South St., Niles
Employment: Self-employed at Sussman Sports for six years, formerly worked in credit collections at Cafaro Co.
Education: Attended Youngstown State University; graduate of Niles McKinley High School.
Family: Husband, Pat, and four children.
Priority if elected: "To learn the office and I hope to contribute my education and experience in business to help better the office."
BOB SWAUGER
Age: 33
Address: 19 Potomac Ave., Niles.
Employment: Branch manager at Firstar Bank, Niles office.
Education: Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University with a finance major, Niles McKinley High School graduate.
Family: Wife, Christie, and a son.
Priority if elected: "I will vigorously pursue the collection of city income taxes. In order to accomplish this goal, I will use every option available to me. Furthermore, I will evaluate all city funds to ensure that they are secure and properly invested."