TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioner

Five candidates seek the Democratic nomination for an open seat on the board of commissioners.
MAURO CANTALAMESSA
Age: 28.
Home: 3811 Northwoods Court, Unit 4, Warren.
Education: Bachelor of arts degree in English, John Carroll University.
Employment: Owner, manager, Enzo's Restaurant and Banquet Facility, Warren.
Family: Single, no children.
Priority: I am disenchanted with politics as usual.
FRANK FUDA
Age: 60.
Home: 102 Cassandra Drive, Niles.
Education: Master's of administration degree, Youngstown State University.
Employment: Retired teacher.
Family: Wife, Darlene; three children, Tawnya, Frank and Tony.
Priority: Jobs, fiscal accountability, infrastructure improvements.
JAMES MELFI
Age: 48.
Home: 9 Mohican Drive, Girard.
Education: Bachelor's degree in economics, Youngstown State University.
Employment: Girard mayor
Family: Wife, Nina; three children, Jennifer, Nicole and Jimmy.
Priority: Understand needs of future budgets and prioritize.
ROBERT A. MARCHESE
Age: 53.
Home: 97 Country Club Drive S.E., Warren.
Education: Bachelor of science degree in education, Youngstown State University.
Employment: Executive director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Youngstown/Mahoning Valley
Family: Wife, Claranne; no children.
Priority: Improve the management of county's tax dollars.
Ted Harrell did not respond to a Vindicator request for information.