Coventry Township Board of Trustees
David Bulgrin
Personal information
Incumbent Bulgrin, 72, is married and has four children, 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Education
Graduate, Coventry High School, 1953
Machinist apprenticeship, Hower Trade School
Associate’s degree, The University of Akron, business
Attended Concordia College
Experience
Currently, Coventry Township trustee (1996-present)
Formerly, Coventry Township clerk (1988-96)
Retired, owner, Bulgrin Mold & Machine
Activities
Formerly, member, Coventry Township Board of Zoning Appeals
Formerly, president, Summit County Machine Shop Group
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“As I look back on the last 18 years, much has happened for good in Coventry Township. Roads and parks improved, JEDD [Joint Economic Development District] water and sewers, old P.L.A.Y Center remodeling, new senior center, new road garage and salt bin, cemetery addition, the bicentennial celebration at clock tower, the heart of Portage Lakes. All areas of the township show much improvement.”
Larry Rider
Personal information
Rider, 62, is married.
Education
Graduate, Coventry High School, 1963
B.S., The University of Akron, industrial management, 1972
Experience
Currently, president, master glass artisan, MoonShadow Corp. (1989-present)
Retired, manager, Babcock & Wilcox Co. (32 years)
Activities
Formerly, member, Coventry Township Board of Zoning Appeals (20-plus years)
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“My commitment is ‘Leadership for a Change.’
“My Agenda is: ‘A Change’ to replace the present complacency with Leadership by fully utilizing my skills from past business, management and township experiences.
“Promote and encourage a shared Trustee, Fiscal Officer and Employee commitment to provide the best possible services in the use of the Township’s resources for its residents and businesses.
“This will enable all of us to have a viable and vibrant Coventry Township for the 21st century.”
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