Smith to run for Trumbull Co. Engineer's post

WARREN — Democrat Randy L. Smith of Hartford, chief deputy to Trumbull County Engineer John Latell, has announced that he will try to replace his boss in the November 2008 election. Cafaro Co. vice president David DeChristofaro also plans to run.

Latell’s term ends Dec. 31, 2008. Latell, a Democrat from Girard, was appointed engineer at the end of 1994 and was subsequently elected engineer to three four-year terms, his most recent being in 2004.

Latell revealed plans to retire in recent weeks because his wife, Marilyn, encouraged him to spend more time at home and with his eight grandchildren.

“I still have the desire, but I came to realize that I’m not getting any younger, and my wife is not in favor of me running again,” he said. Latell said he supports Smith to replace him.

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