Elections 2011: Philip Brillhart is Running for Fairlawn City Council Ward 4

As part of our 2011 election coverage, Fairlawn-Bath Patch will provide profiles of each of the candidates running for office. These profiles will offer biographical and issue-oriented details about each of the candidates to help you, the voter, make more informed decisions at the ballot box.

Check out Philip Brillhart's

Name:  Philip G. Brillhart

Age:  63

Occupation: Retired postal carrier 

Education:  Buchtel High School, 1967

Political Affiliation: Non-partisan race

(According to the Summit County Board of Elections, Brillhart is registered Democrat.)

Office Sought:  Ward 4 

Previous Political Office Sought or Held: Ward 4 Council (2000 to present, 1996-1997), Board of Zoning Appeals (1998-1999)

Candidate Statement: I have lived in Fairlawn for 29 years and have been involved in Fairlawn public service for 16 years, 14 on City Council, serving as chairman of the municipal service committee. I have also served on the finance and public affairs committees.

The one major issue facing Ward 4 is the large amount of rental property, and making sure those landlords keep their properties up to code.

In the current climate of lower tax revenue, the city has still been able to maintain current services to its residents, including street replacement and repair without asessments. this year we were able to waive fees for the city trash compactor.