The Candidates \ Council at-large Four candidates, including three incumbents, are running in Salem for three at-large council seats in the May 5 Democratic Party primary. Incumbent Earl Schory did
K. Bret Apple * (D)
Age: 48.
Home: 1587 Shady Lane.
Education: Graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Hiram College with a bachelor’s degree in management 1986, and University of Akron School of Law.
Employment: Partner in Williams & Apple Co. LPA and Salem councilman at-large.
Family: Wife, Suzan.
Priority: I was appointed to the position January 2009. I feel compelled to offer my experience in public service. I believe in bringing a common sense approach in trying to solve problems in this difficult economy facing the city. [There is a] Lack of funds to provide the appropriate services to the citizens of Salem.
CLYDE BROWN
Age: 71 * (D).
Home: 760 W. Wilson St.
Education: Graduate of Salem High School; attended Kent State University.
Employment: Adelphia Communications.
Family: Wife, Barbara; sons Craig and Kerry; and daughter Casey A. Jarrett.
Priority: When I campaigned I said I would listen and communicate with the people. I’ve kept my word by voting on issues before council are based on input from those that elected me.
RANDALL COLIAN
Age: 50.
Home: 816 Jefferson Ave.
Family: Wife, Nina, and children Hannah McFarland, Molly Colian, and R. Scott Colian Jr.
Education: Graduate of Salem High School (1978) and Salem Police Academy (1992)Employment: Farmer’s National Bank collections manager since 1998; former Salem police officer.
Priority: I would like to explore the availability of federal and state grants to help revitalize the city.
Source: Candidates questionnaires