Sharon Township Board of Trustees
Jim Berry
Personal information
Berry, 49, is married and has one child.
Education
Graduate, Highland High School, 1976
B.S., The Ohio State University, agriculture, 1980
Experience
Currently, president, Berry Farms II (24 years)
Activities
Member, Sharon Zoning Commission (1996-present)
Member, Community Reinvestment Area Review Board for Medina County Economic Development Corp. (2000-present)
Member, Medina County 4-H
Member, Sharon Center United Methodist Church
Founding member, Highland High School Foundation
Formerly, member, Medina County Fair Board
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“I am an experienced businessman who understands the importance of strong fiscal management, adopting an annual budget that addresses the township’s needs and priorities, and making township dollars stretch as far as possible.
“I have an in-depth knowledge of township zoning regulations and understand the importance of educating property owners about these regulations.
“I believe strongly in the development of a new comprehensive long range plan for the township. The current plan is 11 years old and in need of a total rewrite. A well-developed comprehensive plan can serve to bring the right blend of residential and commercial development to sustain the township without over-taxing the property owners and our infrastructure.
“I support a proactive rather than reactive approach to township government. I will support working with adjacent political subdivisions to lessen the burden of services on the taxpayer.”
James Dudek
Personal information
Incumbent Dudek, 60, is married and has three children and eight grandchildren.
Education
Attended Cuyahoga Community College, 1965-68
Ohio Township Association (OTA)/Miami University (OH) CPMRA-Leadership Academy, 2005
Experience
Currently, Sharon Township trustee (elected, 1991-present)
Retired, manager, Giant Eagle (37 years)
Formerly, deputy auditor, Medina County Auditor’s Office
Activities
Member, Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
Member, past president, past vice president, secretary, Medina County Township Association
Member, past president, Medina County Planning Commission (10 years)
Member, Sharon Heritage Society
Chairman, Officers Naming Committee, OTA
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“I have acquired the knowledge, experience and training to meet the current community demands for growth without sacrificing Sharon Township’s rural flavor and sense of neighborhood. I have always, and shall continue to, support the quality of life that attracts so many to Sharon Township, and have demonstrated the ability to keep our growth in check retaining those very qualities. As a township trustee I have always made every effort to spend tax dollars wisely following all state mandates applied to the township form of government. I have been and always will be available and responsive to every resident.”
John Winland
Personal information
Winland, 56, is married and has two children.
Education
Graduate, Highland High School
Experience
Currently, president and general manager, Profile Rubber Corp. Inc. (30 years)
Activities
No information provided
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“I have lived and worked here most of my life and I do not plan on leaving anytime soon, and I feel I want what most of the residents want in Sharon Township.”
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