Peninsula Village mayor
Richard Fisher
Personal information
Fisher, 71, is divorced and has two children and four grandchildren.
Education
High school graduate
Attended college
Experience
Retired, manager, Fair Finance Co. (40 years)
Formerly, Peninsula Village mayor (1980-88)
Formerly, Peninsula Village Councilman (1976-80)
Activities
No information provided
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“My previous experience and leadership as Village of Peninsula Council President (1976-1980) and as Mayor of Peninsula (1980-1988) will benefit the Village of Peninsula Residents.
“The Village of Peninsula is currently struggling financially, for a variety of reasons, but I believe under my leadership, working closely with council, as I have in the past, I can return the Village to the prosperity it experienced during my term as mayor. This was accomplished by practicing financial responsibility, adherence to budgets, and finally the elimination of wasteful spending, which I seek to return to the office if elected. This was also done without a local income tax, which the Village now has in place.
My administration was instrumental in the formation of the Valley Fire District, and the organization of the Peninsula Police Department.
“Finally, I have decided to come out of retirement to try and serve the Village of Peninsula again, because I am a lifetime resident and genuinely care for its future.
We are a small community and I feel the need for new leadership in bringing both the new and the old residents together to keep the Village of Peninsula a wonderful place to live.”
Bob Hrovat
Personal information
Hrovat, 52, is divorced and has one child.
Education
Accounting and Business Management, Arizona State University Accounting, Kent State University
Accounting, The University of Akron
Experience
President/Owner, R1 Corp., dba Rainbow Muffler & Brake (10 years)
President AirScape LLC (10 years)
Activities
Charitable fund-raising — Harvest for Hunger, Clothes for Kids, Shoes for Kids, Make-a-Wish Foundation, MetroHealth Burn Unit, MetroHealth Hospital, Red Cross, Fallen Soldiers
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“As a voter, I set a high standard for elected officials. Politicians are actively seeking positions in communities that demand the very best.
Surrounded by controversy and
scrutiny, a mayor must be a diplomat with
sufficient knowledge and skills to provide workable
compromises that benefit the community. My experiences
include procuring, managing, staffing and financing
turnkey businesses; creating and implementing company
policies and procedures statewide; interpreting and
negotiating contracts, leases, zoning and building codes;
developing local, national and international markets;
and a personal interest in new and emerging green technologies.
“Others have described me as a highly accomplished and energetic professional with excellent oral and written communication skills, public speaking abilities, professional image and strong work ethics. My hands-on experience in all phases of business, commands organized planning skills and an innate ability to positively lead and motivate others.
“Peninsula needs fresh
concepts that embrace the current needs of the community
and preserve the historic park-like setting for the
next generation of residents. Proper leadership will
feature our community, dealing from a position of strength,
by utilizing the skills and intellect within its
own boundaries, to turn community
visions into realities that offer a lifetime of small
town values and personal care.”
Michael Kaplan
Personal information
Incumbent Kaplan, 57, is married.
Education
B.A., The State University of New York, 1972
J.D., The University of Akron, 1976
Experience
Currently, Peninsula Village mayor (2004-present)
Currently, attorney, Kaplan & Associates (31 years)
Formerly, Peninsula Village Councilman (1994-2003)
Activities
Formerly, president, Cuyahoga Valley Communities Council
Formerly, president, Friends of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Formerly, secretary, Cuyahoga
Valley Association Coordinator,
Riverday
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“I am running for re-election as Mayor not because I believe that I am ‘better’ than anyone else, but because there is still work that needs to be done, and I am willing to continue to serve my community for one more term.
“For the last 14 years, I have served on Village Council, as Council President, and for four years as Mayor. During that time we have, as a community, faced many challenges. Some have been solved; others remain to be solved. And new questions have appeared as well. The basic challenge remains the same — to provide basic services on a limited tax base, while preserving the heritage and traditions of the community.
“Theodore Roosevelt once said that ‘Leadership is telling the people what they need to know, not what they want to hear.’ In challenging times, that is not always a pleasant task, but it is essential — so that the community, working together, can address the issues of the day and find answers.
“Being chosen by my neighbors
to fill a small role in helping to shape the future
is a great honor, and I will always work hard on behalf
of all of the community, not any particular clique or
interest group, to assure that our future is chosen
BY THE COMMUNITY, not forced upon us from outside.”
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