Austintown school board member won’t seek re-election

After four years on the Austintown school board, Michael Creatore is calling it quits.

But he may run for elected office again.

Creatore said he is contemplating a run for Mahoning County treasurer next year, but hasn’t made a final decision. If Creatore runs and wins the county position, he would strongly consider selling his financial consulting business.

While Creatore is leaving after four years, David W. Ritchie, who butted heads with Creatore at times, is seeking his 11th four-year term on the school board.

Five other candidates are also running for the two Austintown school board seats, including Fire Chief Andy Frost.

Outgoing Youngstown Councilman Richard Atkinson is among seven candidates seeking four seats on that city’s board of education on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Two of the four incumbents — Shelley Murray and Mike Write — are running for a second four-year term on the board. Write lost the Democratic primary in May for the 1st Ward seat on city council.

After 16 years as a Boardman trustee, Elaine Mancini has opted not to seek re-election.