WARDS | The races

Contested races are in the 6th and 7th wards. An (*) denotes incumbents:
6TH WARD
HELEN RUCKER (D)*
Age: 49.Home: Main Ave. S.W.Employment: Human relations representative, Delphi Automotive Systems.
Education: Warren Western Reserve graduate; attended Kent State University and technical school for computer science.Family: Two daughters. Priority: Continue redevelopment of the west side; continue rehabilitation projects for homes; ensure police officers undergo diversity training.
JAMES A. PUGH (I)
Age: 55.Home: Phillips Drive.Employment: Retired, Delphi Packard Electric Systems; owns RBG Music, Trevaire Fashions, RBG Menswear and Candice Footwear.Education: Harding High School graduate; attended Sohio Managers School.Family: Wife, Patricia; one son; one daughter.Priority: To get questions answered regarding the former Westlawn housing community which was razed in recent years because of problems with crime.
7TH WARD
SUSAN HARTMAN (D)*
Age: 45.Home: Elvina Street S.W., Leavittsburg.Employment: Educational assistant, Trumbull County Educational Service Center.
Education: LaBrae High School graduate.Family: Husband, David; two daughters; two sons.Priority: Provide honest information to residents, support street repair projects and put together useful legislation to address vicious pets.TINA WILLIAMS-BRANDON (I)
Age: 35.Home: Southern Boulevard N.W.Employment: Fiscal services liaison, Mahoning County Educational Service Center.Education: LaBrae High School graduate; associate degree, Trumbull Business College; bachelor's from Hiram College; master's degree from Trinity College.Family: Husband, Jeffrey; one daughter.Priority: Improve streets in the ward; work toward full occupancy in 7th Ward shopping plazas; economic development.