45 people apply to become Mill Creek MetroParks board members

YOUNGSTOWN — Some 45 people from diverse backgrounds have applied to occupy two new positions on the Mill Creek MetroParks board of commissioners, Judge Mark Belinky of Mahoning County Probate Court has announced.

Judge Belinky said he will make the appointments within the next week to 10 days for one position, which will be for a one-year term, and the other position, which will be for a two-year term, both to begin Jan. 1. The term expirations are being staggered. The application deadline was Dec. 4.

The judge urged that the park board expand from three to five members to diversify respresentation of Mahoning County residents on the board, and the park board decided in October to approve that expansion.

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