New Franklin City Council, Ward 4 representative
Gust Kalapodis
Personal information
Kalapodis, 75, is married and has five children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Education
B.A., The University of Akron (UA), 1968
M.A., UA
Attended Kent State University, technical and industrial
Graduate, Goodyear Apprentice School, journeyman machinist
Experience
Currently, teacher, North High School (41 years)
Formerly, production, Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Activities
Formerly, member, Franklin Township/Clinton Merger Commission (1980s)
Formerly, member, Frankin Zoning Board (1980s)
Formerly, member, Franklin Board of Zoning Appeals (1980s)
Formerly, president, Norton American Little League Manager (two years)
Formerly, member, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Board (one year)
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“I believe I am the best
candidate for the position because I am college educated
as well as have work experience in the private sector.
I am a teacher of American
Government/American History. One learns a lot about
government and what works and what doesn’t work
by teaching and staying involved in the world of work.
I have a long history of community involvement and teach
my students the values of
voting and participating in our democracy. I am an avid
student of the Constitution of the United States.
“My wife was a Franklin Township trustee for 10 years and I have lived through the process of running for election/campaigning and serving this community. I have gained a lot of insight from her years with the township and the process we went through to go from township to village to city. We are proud of this community and have vested our energies to making our community the best.
“We have the most undeveloped
land in New Franklin of anywhere in Summit County. It
is necessary to have a vision for this community and
long range planning is a must.”
Joe Semansky Jr.
Personal information
Semansky, 55, is married. He is a write-in candidate.
Education
Graduate, Barberton High School, 1970
Experience
Currently, sales, Barkett Fruit Co. (15 years)
Formerly, sales, Garlando’s Produce (five years)
Activities
President, District 1 National Show Horse Association
Vice president, Akron Area Restaurant Association
Formerly, member, Franklin/Norton Merger Commission (2001)
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“The best candidate would be a person that understands the community’s needs and is willing to make sure the quality of life is maintained at its highest standards. It is also important to help in the growth of our community in a controlled manner to maintain financial stability, and to represent members of the ward with integrity.”
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