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Lucas County, Pete Gerken

Pete is from Toledo, Ohio. He attended the University of Toledo and the University of Detroit Mercy for a bachelor's degree in organizational behavior. He lives with his wife and has four children.

Pete previously worked for Jeep and was a union leader.

Pete Gerken is currently a county commission member in Lucas County, Ohio. He was first elected in 2005 and has served 5 terms.

As of August 22, 2024, Pete Gerken did not have a website or any information online.

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WTOL 11, Waniewski temporarily suspends resignation from Toledo City Council

Tom is from north Toledo. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo. 

Tom is retired. He previously worked as the director of development for Catholic Charities, started an internet company, and worked as a news reporter and producer. 

Ballotpedia, Tom Waniewski

Tom Waniewski previously served as a Councilmember for Toledo City Council for 3 terms from 2007 to 2019. He previously ran for mayor of Toledo in 2017, but did not win.

As of August 22, 2024, Tom Waniewski’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- County commissioners are in charge of county renewal projects and maintaining the streets, roads, and public utilities. These projects try to improve the quality of life in the county, like increasing access to food or award grants to bring jobs. 
- County commissioners control budgeting and appropriations in the county. This means that county commissioners control what organizations and individuals receive the money from the county budget. 
- County commissioners have authority over government taxing and purchasing, and they hold the titles to all of the county property. 
- County commissioners in Ohio are typically elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Depending on your county, you may vote for the seat in your County Commission District, or all of them at-large. 

Member of the governing body for the county, has authority over taxing, budgeting, county property, and public services like utilities. 

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