Fairlawn City Council Election 2011: Ward 6 Candidate Kathie Baum

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: 65

Occupation: City of Fairlawn, Administrative secretary to Police Chief Kenneth Walsh (since 2003) 

Education: University of Akron, BS Education (Reading Specialist) and Master's in Education

Political Affiliation: Non-partisan race 

(According to the Summit County Board of Elections, Baum is registered Non-partisan)

Office Sought: Ward 6 City Council

Previous Political Office Sought or Held: None

Candidate Statement: The decline in property values is significant! Council needs to be diligent in enacting and enforcing zoning codes. We need to enforce zoning codes and respond to resident's concerns. I'll be successful as a council member because I'm a problem solver, which I think comes from 30 years in teaching. I also personally know and have a great relationship with all city departments.  

Baum can be reached at baumk@ci.fairlawn.oh.us

Election profiles and issue coverage will also be compiled on Fairlawn-Bath 2011 Election Facebook page.