MAHONING COUNTY Commissioner (Jan. 2 term) Three candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the four-year seat held by Vicki Allen Sherlock, who isn't running for re-election.Timothy Batton

DAVID DITZLER
Age: 46Home: 6696 New Road, Austintown.Employment: Sales manager for Thomas Strip Steel.Education: A bachelor of arts degree in industrial marketing and an associates degree in business from Youngstown State University; a 1976 Austintown Fitch High School graduate.Family: Wife, Jenny.Priority: To ensure that the county has a secure, reliable revenue stream, and to attract and retain business and good jobs.
WILLIAM FLICKINGER
Age: 53Home: 232 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown.Employment: Laborer at V & amp;M Star.Education: A graduate of the Ohio Prison Guard School at the New Castle School of Trades; an East High School graduate.Family: Single.Priority: To cut county employees by 25 percent.
ANTHONY TRAFICANTI
Age: 38Home: 2817 Poland Village Blvd., Poland.Employment: Landlord, works at the family's trucking business, and a part-time instructor at Youngstown State University.Education: A master of science degree in education and a bachelor of science in applied science from YSU; a 1984 Poland Seminary High School graduate.Family: Single.Priority: To develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the county, to hold office hours, and to hold labor and management meetings.