Elections 2011: Russell Sharnsky is Running for Fairlawn City Council At Large

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.

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Age: 55 

Occupation: President/Owner of Polymer Chain, Inc. 

Education: Associate of Applied Business (1983) University of Akron,

Associate of Sales & Marketing (1985) University of Akron

Political Affiliation: Non-partisan race 

(According to the Summit County Board of Elections, Sharnsky is registered Republican.)

Previous Political Office Sought or Held: Fairlawn Planning Commission 2004-2007 (appointed), Fairlawn Ward 2 Councilman 2002-2003 (appointed)

Candidate Statement: My background as a business owner affords me insight into the matters of the City.  I will communicate and continue to lead the community through these tough economic times.  I believe in community involvement and currently serve as a Trustee of the Rosemont Ridge Homeowners Association and the Ft. Island Swim Club.