MAY 5 PRIMARY | Candidates/issues

Candidates running in the May 5 primary election and issues on that ballot. The list is unofficial until election boards certify candidates and issues. An * denotes incumbents.

MAHONING COUNTY

YOUNGSTOWN

Council

1st Ward: Democrats — Julius T. Oliver, 47 Central Square 44503; Jose A. Rivera, 24 North Lane 44506; Mike Write, 546 Breaden St. 44502.

2nd Ward: Democrats — James E. Smith III, 863 Fairfax St. 44505; T.J. Rodgers*, 2226 Beachwood Drive 44505; Doris J. Wright, 220 Kendis Circle 44505.

3rd Ward: Democrats — Nate Pinkard*, 218 Upland Ave. 44504; Rick Alli, 426 Fairgreen Ave. 44504.

4th Ward: Democrats — Mike Ray*, 377 Division St. 44509; George Doward, 916 Wilkinson Ave. 44509.

5th Ward: Democrats — Cynthia L. McWilson, 940 Woodford Ave., 44511; Michael R. Rapovy, 2265 Coral Sea Drive 44511; Kevin E.J. Salata, 3648 Risher Road 44511; Michael Santisi, 1311 W. Cherokee Drive 44511; Lauren McNally, 1820 Wampum Drive 44511; Jeff Limbian, 1418 Cascade Drive 44511.

6th Ward: Democrats — Christine Silvestri, 3925 Rush Blvd. 44512; Anita Davis, 469 Mistletoe Ave. 44511; Dario Hunter, 439 Pasadena Ave. 44507.

7th Ward: Democrats — Holly Lynn Hanni, 1553 Meadowbrook Ave. 44514; Christopher N. Travers, 4907 Sheridan Road 44514; Basia Adamczak, 1215 Aberdeen Ave. 44502; John Vivo, 724 E. Boston Ave. 44502.

STRUTHERS

Mayor: Democrats — Ronald A. Carcelli, 458 Elm St. 44471; Danny Thomas Jr., 20 Sexton St. 44471.

Auditor: Democrat — Christina Bohl*, 320 W. Hopewell Drive 44471.

Law Director: Democrat — Dominic R. Leone III*, 76 Spring St. 44471.

Council President: Democrat — Henry D. Franceschelli Sr.*, 55 Center St. 44471.

Council at large [3 to elect]: Democrats — Joseph Rudzik*, 220 Maplewood Ave. 44471; John M. Pontikos, 403 Sexton St. 44471; Michael S. Patrick*, 527 Poland Ave. 44471; Jim Kosek, 122 Rocky Ledge Drive 44471;

1st Ward: Democrat — Tony Fire*, 25 Sells Ave. 44471.

2nd Ward: Democrat — Carol A. Crytzer*, 61 Schenley Ave. 44471

3rd Ward: Democrat — Robert D. Burnside*, 61 Schenley Ave., 44471.

4th Ward: Democrats — Rick Bayus, 449 W. Como St. 44471; Robert D. Carcelli III*, 400 Geneva Ave. 44471.

ISSUES

Craig Beach: A 3-mill, 5-year additional levy for current expenses to raise $55,842 a year.

South Range Schools: A 4.9-mill additional levy for emergency requirements to raise $931,838 a year.

TRUMBULL COUNTY

WARREN

Mayor: Democrats — Ian L. Folmar Sr., 1850 Southwest Blvd. SW, Warren, 44485; Doug Franklin*, 1450 Kensington St. NW, Warren, 44485.

Auditor: Andy Barkley, 582 Kenmore Ave. NE, Warren, 44483; Anthony J. Natale, 82 Genesee Ave. NE, Warren, 44483.

Law director: Democrat — Gregory V. Hicks*, 437 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, 44483.

President of Council: James N. Graham*, 2160 Hollywood St. NE, Warren, 44483; John D. Robertson, 2142 Alantic St. NE, Warren, 44483.

Council at large [3 to elect]: Democrats — Christina D. Anderson, 944 Mayflower St. NW, Warren, 44483; Eddie Colbert, 1396 Autumn Drive NW, Warren, 44485; Helen Rucker,* 1400 Beechcrest St. NW, Warren, 44485; Daniel J. Sferra*, 1175 Eastland Ave. SE, Warren, 44484; James T. Valesky Jr.*, 625 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, 44484.

1st Ward: Larry D. Larson*, 1253 Niblock Ave. NW, Warren, 44485.

2nd Ward: Democrat — Alford L Novak*, 1706 Bonnie Brae Ave. NE, Warren, 44483.

3rd Ward: David Barran, 589 Butler Road NE, Warren, 44483; John R. Brown Jr.*, 711 Oak Knoll Ave NE, Warren, 44483.

4th Ward: James Bluedorn, 226 Adelaide Ave. SE, Warren, 44483; Sheila A. Calko, 341 Laird Ave. NE, Warren, 44483; Gwendolyn A. Hall, 2239 Draper Ave. SE, Warren, 44483.

5th Ward: Democrats — Vincent S. Flask*, 957 Hazelwood Ave. SE, Warren, 44484; Patrick J. Quinn, 1254 Willard Ave. SE, Warren, 44483. Republican — Joe Greiner, 1187 Meadowbrook Ave. SE, Warren, 44484.

6th Ward: Democrats — Erica J. Royster, 1817 Ferndale Ave. SW, Warren, 44485; Cheryl A. Saffold*, 760 Maple St. SW, Warren, 44485.

7th Ward: Democrat — Eugene D. Mach, 3176 Aris St. NW, Warren, 44485.

NILES

Mayor: Democrats — Ralph Infante*, 560 N. Rhodes Ave., Niles, 44446; Thomas A. Scarnecchia, 24 Woodland Chase Blvd., Niles, 44446.

Auditor: Democrat — Giovanne R. Merlo, 1761 Roosevelt Ave., Niles, 44446.

Law director: Democrat — Joseph T. Dull*, 1809 N. Carniegie Ave., Niles, 44446.

President of council: Democrat — Robert L. Marino Jr.*, 1855 Belle Terre Ave., Niles, 44446.

Council at large [3 to elect]: Democrats — Reginald F. Giancola* Jr., 1748 Belle Terre Ave., Niles, 44446; Michael A. Lastic*, 950 Park Place, Niles, 44446; Ryan P. McNaughton, 164 Hartzell Ave. Niles, 44446; Stephen G. Papalas*, 356 N. Cleveland Ave., Niles, 44446.

1st Ward: Democrat — Frank Pezzano*, 728 Mauro Circle, Niles, 44446.

2nd Ward: Democrats — John Caicco, 1701 Robbins Ave., Niles, 44446; Steven Mientkiewicz, 1438 Windward Way, Niles, 44446.

3rd Ward: Democrat — Christopher C. Doutt, 812 Hartzell Ave., Niles, 44446; Linda Marchese, 439 Summit Ave., Niles, 44446. Republican — Douglas Dadisman, 412 Russell Ave., Niles, 44446.

4th Ward: Democrat — Edward S. McCormick*, 530 Elm Court, Niles, 44446; Barry Steffy Jr., 511 W. Third St., Niles, 44446.

GIRARD

Mayor: Democrat — James J. Melfi*, 9 Mohican Drive, Girard, 444420.

Auditor: Democrat — Samuel J. Zirafi*, 14 Apache Trail, Girard, 44420.

Law Director: Brian C. Kren*, 429 E. Broadway St., Girard, 44420.

President of council: Democrat — Reynald J. Palone*, 6 Hillside Drive, Girard, 44420.

Council at large [3 to elect]: Democrats — Louis Adovasio*, 325 illinois Ave., Girard, 44420; Lily Martuccio, 1317 N. State St., Girard, 44420; John N. Moliterno*, 521 E. Broadway St., Girard, 44420; Joseph P. Shelby*, 600 E. Kline St., Girard, 44420.

1st Ward: Democrat — Stephen Brooks*, 57 Avon Ave., Girard, 44420.

2nd Ward: Democrats — Mark M. Standohar, 626 E. Prospect St., Girard; Larry Steiner*, 625 Wellman Ave., Girard, 44420.

3rd Ward: Democrat — George T. Eicher*, 460 E. Liberty St., Girard, 44420.

4th Ward: Democrat — Thomas F. Grumley*, 152 Crumlin Ave., Girard, 44420.

HUBBARD

Mayor: Democrat — John D. Darko*, 459 Wendemere Drive, Hubbard, 44425.

Law director: Democrat — Mark A. Villano*, 143 Mapleleaf Drive, Hubbard, 44425.

President of council: William J. Williams*, 168 Belle Vista, Hubbard, 44425.

Council at large [3 to elect]: Democrats — Jerome C. Crowe*, 373 Scott St., Hubbard, 44425; Justin Silvidi*, 115 Forest Hill Drive, Hubbard, 44425. Republican — Jim Priester, 90 Oak Knoll Drive, Hubbard, 44425.

1st Ward: Democrat — Benjamin A. Kyle*, 212 Princeton Ave., Hubbard, 44425.

2nd Ward: Democrat — Timothy E. O’Hara*, 610 Creekside Drive, Hubbard, 44425.

3rd Ward: Democrat — Lisha A. Pompili-Baumiller*, 335 Center St., Hubbard, 44425.

4th Ward: Democrat — Michael K. Toda*, 34 Elizabeth St., Hubbard, 44425.

LORDSTOWN

Mayor: Republican — Arno A. Hill*, 7450 Palmyra Road SW, Warren, 44481.

NEWTON FALLS

Mayor: Republican — Lyle A. Waddell*, 2404 East River Road, Newton Falls, 44444.

2nd Ward: John R. Baryak, 660 N. Canal St., Newton Falls, 44444.

4th Ward: Democrat — Phillip M. Beer*, 509 Ravenna Road, Newton Falls, 44444.

MCDONALD

Mayor: Democrat — Glenn W. Holmes*, 918 Pennsylvania Ave., McDonald, 44437.

Council: Democrat — Scott W. Seitz*, 435 Marshall Road, McDonald, 44437.

ISSUES

Bazetta Township: A 1.5-mill, 5-year additional levy for current expenses to raise $210,542 annually.

Cortland: A 1.5-mill, continuing additional levy for police protection, to raise $198,360 annually.

Cortland: A 1.5-mill continuing additional levy for fire protection to raise $198,362 annually.

Girard: A 1.5-mill, 5-year renewal levy for garbage disposal to raise $170,778 annually.

Hubbard Schools: a 4.9-mill 5-year renewal levy for the emergency requirements of the school district to raise $1,047,214 annually.

Lakeview Schools: A 4.55-mill, 37-year bond issue to raise $23,815,000 for constructing, adding to, renovating, remodeling, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving school district buildings and facilities, clearing, improving and equipping their sites.

Lakeview Schools: A 0.5-mill, continuing additional levy to provide funds for acquisition, construction, enlargement, renovation, and financing of general permanent improvements to raise $131,705 annually.

Liberty Schools: A 7.75-mill, 5-year renewal levy for the emergency requirements of the school district to raise $1,176,316 annually.

Lordstown Schools: A 5.4-mill, 5-year renewal levy for emergency requirements of the school district to raise $770,000 annually.

Lordstown Schools: A 5.9-mill, 5-year renewal levy for emergency requirements of the school district to raise $841,327 annnually.

Maplewood Schools: A 5.4-mill, 10-year renewal levy for emergency requirements of the school district to raise $508,805 annually.

Newton Falls Schools: a 4.55-mill, 5-year renewal levy for emergency requirements of the school district to raise $585,011 annually.

Vienna Township: A 1.5-mill, 5-year additional levy for police protection, to raise $132,335 annually.

Warren Township: A 1-mill, 5-year replacement levy for roads and bridges to raise $99,121 annually.

LOCAL OPTIONS

Niles 4C: Shall the Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spiritous liquor be permitted at Niles Sons of Italy, 28 E. Park Ave.

Warren 4F: Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages be permitted at Candy Corner LLC, 2226 Niles Road, Warren.

COLUMBIANA COUNTY

SALEM

Mayor: Republican — John C. Berlin*, 690 N. Union Ave. 44460.

Auditor: Republican — Betty Brothers*, 1851 Ridgewood Drive 44460.

Law Director: Democrat — C. Brooke Zellers*, 430 Highland Ave. 44460.

Council

2nd Ward: Democrat — Clyde A. Brown*, 760 W. Wilson St. 44460.

3rd Ward: Republican — Rick Drummond*, 1530 E. State St. 44460

4th Ward: Republican — Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey*, 2112 Southeast Blvd. 44460.

COLUMBIANA

Council [3 to elect]: Republicans — Richard Liston Jr., 710 Radcliffe Pass 44408; Crystal Siembida Boggs, 759 Fairfield Ave. 44408

ISSUES

Columbiana County: A 1-percent, 5-year renewal of a sales and use tax to raise about $9 million annually.

Salem Precinct 4A: The sale of beer at Marc’s Salem, 2487 E. State St.

Source: Election boards