Highland Heights Council Election 2011: Lisa Marie Stickan

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Name: Lisa Marie Stickan

Email: lisastickan@yahoo.com

Occupation: Assistant county prosecutor (Felony Division), 2007 to present; previously worked as assistant attorney general with the Ohio Attorney General's Office (2004-2007) and assistant county prosecutor with the Geauga County Prosecutor's Office (2001-2004)

Education: John Carroll University, graduated in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in English and minor in art history; Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, graduated 2001 with a juris doctor (law) degree

Political affiliation: Republican

Office sought: Highland Heights City Council Ward 4  (incumbent)

Previous political office sought or held: Highland Heights City Council Ward 4, 2010-present

Statement: I have learned a lot in my first term about the operation of our city, and I wish to build upon this knowledge and continue to serve the residents of Ward 4. I believe that as a councilman we serve the residents’ needs first and foremost. In that light, I will continue to improve communication with the residents through continuing our quarterly Ward meetings at the community center.

Second, I will support improvements to our city and growing our local businesses, while ensuring we are not sacrificing the residential integrity of Highland Heights.

Finally, as I did as a member of the Legislative and Finance Committee, I will continue to support transparency in our government and fiscal responsibility within the city.

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