Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro resigns

WARREN — David DeChristofaro, who became Trumbull County engineer in 2009 and faced a number of legal challenges for terminating three employees and for campaign-related activities, has resigned.

DeChristofaro, of Niles, submitted a letter of resignation to the Trumbull County commissioners and county elections board today, saying the resignation is effective at the close of business.

Commissioner Dan Polivka and county Democratic Party chairman said the process of selecting a replacement to fill the last 18 months of DeChristofaro’s term begins immediately.

He asks individuals qualified for the job to submit a letter and resume to the party by next Thursday. A meeting will be take place soon thereafter to talk to each candidate.

So far, Polivka knows of two people interested — Randy Smith of Hartford Township, former deputy engineer under the previous county engineer; and Gary Taneri of Warren.

Until an interim engineer is named, Marty Patrick, the engineer’s highway superintendent, will fill in, Polivka said.

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