Candidates for Village Positions in Knox County
In order to provide information on candidates running for election throughout Knox County, Knox County Democratic Party chairwoman Kathy Tate mailed a questionnaire, via the U.S. Postal Service, to the candidates’ mailing addresses on file with the Knox County Board of Elections. In cases where an email address or a phone number was available, further attempts to get the information were made. Below is the information received from candidates for Village positions in Knox County.
If you are a candidate who has not yet responded but would like to have your information posted, please email Kathy at kathytate@knoxcountydems.org
Brinkhaven Village
Position running for: Brinkhaven Village Mayor (Write-in)
Name of Candidate: Christopher Wyant
No response received as of September 28, 2023
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Position running for: Brinkhaven Village Council (Write-in)
Name of Candidate: Bobbi Banbury
No response received as of September 28, 2023
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Position running for: Brinkhaven Village Council (Write-in)
Name of Candidate: Christopher Hurlow
No response received as of September 28, 2023
Centerburg Village
Position running for: Centerburg Village Mayor
Name of Candidate: Gregory Sands
Education: High School, Some College
Background/Qualifications: Banker 19 yrs, Business Owner 25, Currently Retired
Why are you running/what do you hope to accomplish if you are elected? Current Mayor and prefer to help direct growth and manage change.
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Position running for: Centerburg Village Council
Name of Candidate: Daniel Hardwick
No response received as of September 28, 2023
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Position running for: Centerburg Village Council
Name of Candidate: Dave Beck
No response received as of September 28, 2023
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Position running for: Centerburg Village Council
Name of Candidate: Tom Stewart
No response received as of September 28, 2023
Danville Village
Position running for: Danville Village Mayor
Name of Candidate: Joseph Mazzari
No response received as of September 28, 2023
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Position running for: Danville Village Council
Name of Candidate: Debra Ridgeway
No response received as of September 28, 2023
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Position running for: Danville Village Council
Name of Candidate: Darin Durbin
No response received as of September 28, 2023
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Position running for: Danville Village Clerk/Treasurer
Name of Candidate: Laurene Vess
No response received as of September 28, 2023
Fredericktown Village
Position running for: Mayor of Fredericktown
Name of Candidate: Jerry Day
Education: Graduated from Circleville High School, Circleville, West Virginia in 1972. Attended Ohio Police Officer Training Academy
Background/Qualifications: 35 years with Village of Fredericktown Police Department, last 30 years as Chief of Police. Completed 2 terms as Mayor of Fredericktown
Why are you running/what do you hope to accomplish if you are elected? Wanted to continue to serve the Fredericktown Community
Gambier Village
Position running for: Gambier Village Mayor
Name of Candidate: Leeman Kessler
Education: BA Kenyon College, MA-Ed APSU
Background/Qualifications: Served on Gambier Village Council
Why are you running/what do you hope to accomplish if you are elected: My goal is to take my experience from the past few years and continue the work of improving village infrastructure and operations while nurturing the relationships with our local and regional partners.
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Position running for: Village of Gambier Council
Name of Candidate: Alison Furlong
Education: Kenyon College (B.A., 1990) ; Ohio State University (Ph.D. 2015)
Background/Qualifications: I was appointed to Council during the early months of pandemic lockdown, and am now running to be elected to that same seat. Since joining Council, I’ve served on the Streets & Utilities, Finance, and Library/Programming committees and am currently chair of Public Safety & Personnel.
Why are you running/what do you hope to accomplish if you are elected? During my term, my colleagues and I have passed a new zoning ordinance that we hope will help alleviate the housing shortage in the Village. We’ve increased the walkability of the Village by adding sidewalks. Currently, we are in the process of working with ODOT to create a roundabout at the intersection of Routes 308 and 229 to improve safety for drivers, and a mixed-use path down the hill that will make that stretch of road safer for pedestrians. The Streets & Utilities committee is looking into ways to improve visibility and safety at Ackland and Wiggin Streets, and we plan to apply for funding to fill gaps in the sidewalks on Duff Street. I am running so that I can see those projects through to completion.
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Position running for: Village of Gambier Council (Write-in)
Name of Candidate: Morgan Giles
No response received as of September 28, 2023
Martinsburg Village
Position running for: Martinsburg Village Council
Name of Candidate: Nola Veatch
No response received as of September 28, 2023