Ralph meacham

Ralph meacham

Age: 64

Residence: Lake Milton.

Party: Republican.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics from John Carroll University; master of business administration in banking and finance from Case Western Reserve University.

Professional credential: Certified public accountant.

Past employment: Packer Thomas & Co. and Butler Wick & Co., both of Youngstown; Burgwin & Co., Pittsburgh; Lincoln Savings Bank, Carnegie, Pa.; Pittsburgh Steelers Sports Inc.; Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh; Ernst & Ernst, Cleveland; Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland; Niles Banking Co.; Second National Bank of Warren.

Family: Three adult children living in Pennsylvania.

Public offices previously sought or held: None.

Relatives in public office or employment: None.

Top priority if elected: Restore faith and trust and devote full-time to the auditor’s office and ensure that tax money is accurately and efficiently spent.

MICHAEL V. SCIORTINO

Age: 44.

Residence: Austintown.

Party: Democrat.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in economics from Youngstown State University; master of public administration with an emphasis in governmental finance and law degree from the University of Akron.

Professional credential: Law license.

Past employment: Assistant county administrator; director and deputy director, board of elections, Mahoning County.

Family: Wife, Karen; children, Kaitlyn, Vincent and Michael.

Relatives in public employment: Lorraine Sciortino, sister-in-law, in county treasurer’s office.

Top priority if re-elected: Continue to foster the financial stability of county government, promote a more regional approach to governing and promote job creation and business growth.