Public input sought on city charter

Public input sought on city charter

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Charter Review Committee is inviting officials with businesses based in the city to a public-input meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the main branch of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave.

The committee will discuss its work in reviewing the charter and will seek comments and recommendations regarding changes to improve the operations of the city.

The committee is to have its recommendations to city council by June 1. It is up to council to determine which recommendations will be on the November ballot for city voters to consider.

Participants in Friday’s meeting are asked to review the charter before attending.

A copy can be obtained at the committee’s website: YoungstownCharter2012.com.

Warren man faces charges in break-in

North Jackson

Jackson Township police arrested a Warren man on an array of charges, including breaking and entering and criminal endangering.

Jason G. Stefaniak, 33, of South Street Southeast, was arrested Sunday evening and charged with breaking and entering, possession of criminal tools and criminal damaging/endangering after he reportedly broke into a fenced in area at Leonard Truck and Trailer in North Jackson, according to Police Chief Ken Frost. Officers located a U-Haul van backed up to the fence. It was abandoned with the back doors left open.

Bolt cutters were found in the front-seat area and trailer parts in the rear. The police then entered the fenced in area of the business and found Stefaniak hiding in a camper.