Eastlake Council-at-Large
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William Alford
Laura A. Depledge
Ken Hoefle
Daniel M. Matheke
Dennis Morley
Michael Zuren
William Alford
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What do you consider the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?
Laura A. Depledge
Campaign Office: 987 Center, Eastlake.OH 44095
Vote4DePledge@aol.com
Occupation: Attorney
Education:
Cleveland – Marshall College of Law, J.D.;
Hiram College – B.A Business Management
Qualifications for This Office:
DePledge Law Office, Inc. – 1998-present
Lake County Public Defender’s Office – 1998-2002
Lake County Prosecutor’s Office – 1997
Eastlake City Council, Ward 1 – 2005
Planning Committee Chairperson – 2005
Finance Committee Member – 2005
Service/Utilities Committee Member – 2005
What do you consider the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?
Our challenge is determining fund allocation for improvements and recreation while maintaining safety and services without increasing taxes. The current economy affects operation costs. We must continue monitoring our income and expenses cutting costs where appropriate. The stadium debt is still a paramount concern and requires financially sound decision-making.
Ken Hoefle
Campaign Office: 36683 Valley Ridge Dr., Eastlake, OH 44095
Occupation: Records Manager for the law firm Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff
Education:
High School, continuing education at Lakeland Community College & Hondros College.
Qualifications for This Office: 25+ years of management, sales and service experience. Five year member of the Eastlake Zoning Board of Appeals. Actively involved with our community and regular attendance at council meetings.
What do you consider the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?
Financial stability, economic development and safety forces are the top three. Strong leadership and the right individuals in place are required to lead this city forward. Working together as a team for the common good of our community is a top priority for any of our goals to be accomplished.
Daniel M. Matheke
Campaign Office: 361 Bayshore Dr., Eastlake, OH 44095
Occupation: Retired - U.S. Navy
Education: BA - Business Administration - Management
Qualifications for This Office: Served on five committees or commissions for the City of Eastlake, appointed to Council-at-Large in June 2009 to fill vacancy.
What do you consider the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?
How we will get through the current economic downturn. Continue to be fiscally responsible. Re evaluate our revenues and take actions if they start declining further.
Dennis Morley
Campaign Office: 419 Riverdale Dr., Eastlake Ohio 44095
DennisM@eastlakeOhio.com
Occupation: Operations Manager Stalloy Metals Inc.
Education:
Eastlake North 1976
Qualifications for This Office:
Current Councilman at Large and current Vice President of Council
What do you consider the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?
Staying in budget and providing the residents with service. Working with the administration and all depts.. to stay on track with there budgets submitted and look at ways to bring in more revenue.
Michael Zuren
Campaign Office: 1054 Valley Creek Drive, Eastlake OH 44094
MikeZuren@att.net
Occupation: Vice president Marketing
Education:
MBA – Lake Erie College Painesville
Qualifications for This Office:
Attended Willoughby/Eastlake Schools
Past Treasurer/Financial Secretary/Stewardship Board at Good Shepherd Church
Member Strategic Management Board – American Midwest Mortgage
Published author
Conducted over 60 sales training classes
Devoted husband with 3 beautiful children
What do you consider the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?
The city should have more recreational activities for families and children. Develop area around stadium to attract tourism (indoor water park/small amusement park/private museums). Eliminate trash and sewer tax. Create more revenue with events at stadium. Be responsive to Eastlake residence concerns.
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