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    Mark V. Vest is running for Madison Village Council. He is 54 years old and has lived in Madison, Ohio for 32 years. He has extensive political experience including serving as Madison Village Councilman from 2004 to 2011. He owns his own barber shop business and his goals if elected include addressing traffic, flooding issues, and promoting responsible growth while maintaining the community's small town qualities.

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    Mark V. Vest is running for Madison Village Council. He is 54 years old and has lived in Madison, Ohio for 32 years. He has extensive political experience including serving as Madison Village Councilman from 2004 to 2011. He owns his own barber shop business and his goals if elected include addressing traffic, flooding issues, and promoting responsible growth while maintaining the community's small town qualities.

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    Mark V. Vest is running for Madison Village Council. He is 54 years old and has lived in Madison, Ohio for 32 years. He has extensive political experience including serving as Madison Village Councilman from 2004 to 2011. He owns his own barber shop business and his goals if elected include addressing traffic, flooding issues, and promoting responsible growth while maintaining the community's small town qualities.

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    ELECTION QUESTIONNAIRE Office sought: Madison Village Council

    Name: Mark V. Vest

    09/11/ 2011 Political party: Non-Partisan

    Age: 54 Date of birth: 9/9/57 Place of birth: Cuyahoga County. Home address: 717 West Main St. Madison, Ohio

    Length of residence in that community: 32 years Occupation: Self-employed Barber Stylist Home phone: 440-428-9133 Employer: Owner, CHAMPS Barber Stylists Business address: 5129 North Ridge Rd. (Rt. 20) Phone: 440-259-0090-w 440-428-9133-h Political experience: Madison Village Councilman 2004-2011, Lake County Health Board 2005-2011 Madison Village representative, RT20 corridor- Village representative completed 2006, Madison Village & Madison Township comprehensive plan - Village representative complete 9/2007, Madison Village Safety Committee 2004-2006, Madison Village Budget Committee 2006-2011, Madison Village Board of Zoning Appeals 99-01 appointed, Madison Village Planning Commission 02-04 appointed,Madison Village Planning Commission elected 06-Present, Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council 08- Present, Utility Committee 08-Present, 7 year on the job education in Government in topics but not limited to Water, Sewer, Infastucture, Roads, Cemeteries, Economic Development, Saftey Forces and Government Finance. AA Precinct Madison Village Committee Chairman, Political Committee Chairman Ashtabula Rod and Gun Club

    Education: Mentor High School graduate 1976, Ohio Institute of Technology attended 1976-1977, Allstate Barber College graduate 1977-1978, numerous continuing education classes for business and professional enhancement including Sunshine Law Rules and Regulations Certificate, Confined Spaces Requirements Cetificate, CRX Railroad Emergency Response Certificate, 33 years of listening to people daily about concerns both positive and negative. Marital status: Married 25 years Name of spouse: Diane (Dee) Name and age of any children: Zakk 23, Hanna 19 Organizations: Madison-Perry Area Chamber of Commerce 30 years, Park United Methodist Past Church former Trustee, past Committee member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 55 Madison, American Legion Post 112, American Legion Honor Guard Post112, Ashtabula Rod and Gun Club past President (500 member club), Representative for Ashtabula Rod and Gun Club to Ashtabula County League, a 1500 member Sportsmen's Representative group, Madison Youth Football Coach, F&AM #307 Qualifications: Madison Village Councilman 2004-2011, Rt. 20 Corridor Comprehensive Plan- Village representative, Madison Village & Madison Township Comprehensive Plan- Village representative, Madison Village Board of Zoning Appeals 99-01, Madison Village Planning Commission 02-Present,Madison Village safety Committee 2004-2006, Madison Village Budget Committee 2006-2007, AA Precinct Madison Village Committee Chairmen, Political Committee Chairman Ashtabula Rod and Gun Club. I am a property owner in Madison Village and have raised two children both graduates of Madison High School, and have genuine concerns about its future. Objectives: Listen to and represent the constituents of Madison Village. Work together with surrounding communities to help invite and develop the 1-90 interchange and downtown business. Work with existing business for a better line of communication between government and business. Complete a truly comprehensive traffic study of Madison Village including railroad crossings through the use of local, state and federal grants. Look at the possibility of an in-house tax collection a potential savings to residents. Find a solution to flooding and drainage problems within our community, Create and save more green space and create an environment of less government in peoples lives and continue to seek the real truth within our government. Additional comments: I am looking forward to the opportunity to represent my community again and still keep small town qualities with thoughtful growth with respect for the past, while working together with surrounding communities and also while still continuing to represent each citizen equally.

    Political Accomplishments: Represented the wishes of my constituency. Responded to all correspondences and calls. Attended Most Council meetings (Sorry I missed one) Continue to fight for more open Government. Balanced Budget and carry over of 1 Million Dollars in 2011 Storm Water Management kept in house at no cost to residents. Voted to secure C.D.B.G. monies to expand Senior Center at no cost to residents. Helped to expand I-90 interchange through Lakeland Community Collage development. Encouraged business development in the down town district including Corner Stone Brewing Co to the present 85% occupancy in the down town district. The developed Mentor R-V on Sidley Drive at I-90. The Opening of Child Care facility at I-90 in 2011 Represented Madison Village comprehensive plan [first one since 1964]. Represented Madison Village RT. 20 Corridor Comprehensive Plan Voted to keep Auxiliary Police intact [a cost savings to residents]. Helped to implement job description for Madison Village Department heads and employees. Introduced Legislation for Noxious weed Ordinance (over grown grass on property) 2011 Introduced legislation for Computer use policy. Introduced legislation for Nepotism. Introduced legislation for1099 filing for the collection of uncollected income tax. Development and annexation of industrial property south of Rt.307. Helped to create a budget that allows Madison Village to live within its means. Voted to reinstate limb and branch pickup, curb side bagged leaf program and annual junk pick up day. Helped introduce storm water study by U.R.S. (Village Engineer) to analize and look for solutions to flooding problems in our community.

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