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Government
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 President of Council - John M. Coyne III
Biography:
A resident of Medina County for most of his life, John has been married to his wife Jennifer for 16 years and has three children, two daughters and one son. John is an attorney at the law firm of Roetzel & Andress where he practices in the area of transactional real estate. He is in charge of the Ohio and Washington DC summer associate program and associate program for the firm. A member of the 1991 NCAA Division I Track and Field National Championship team and a two-time All American pole vaulter at the University of Tennessee, John still holds the all-division Ohio High School State record for the pole vault at 16' 4". He is also a member of the Buckeye High School and Medina County Sports Hall of Fame.
Education:
Buckeye High School, 1986
University of Tennessee, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Finance, 1990
Cleveland State, Cleveland/Marshall College of Law - Juris Doctor and Masters of Business Administration, 1994
Other Experience:
John has been a member of Medina City Council for over 14 years. He has also a past board member of the Buckeye Local Schools Foundation where he served as the Chair of Projects.
Appointments:
Special Legislative Committee, Chair of the Finance Committee, Rail Commission, Medina City Economic Development Committee, Chairman of the Strategic Plan AdvisoryCommittee, Health, Safety & Sanitation Committee, Business Development Committee
Contact Information:
1165 Ty Drive
Medina, Ohio 44256
Phone: 330-723-9998
Office: 330-849-6677
Cell: 330-730-1763
Email: jcoyne@medinaoh.org
 Ward 1 Council Representative - Andrea L. Burdell-Ware
Biography:
Andrea is a resident of Medina, having lived in Medina County for most of her life. She is married to Geno Ware and they have four children, Katie, Peyton, Mia and Preston. She is an attorney focusing in divorce and bankruptcy with an office in Sharon Center, Ohio.
Education:
Buckeye High School, 1992
Kent State University, 1996 - Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Medicine and Psychology
Case Western Reserve, 2001 - Juris Doctor
Other Experience:
Andrea has been active in several community service organizations including volunteering for the Salvation Army and the Medina Domestic Relations pro bono clinic. She is a member of both the Medina County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. She was formerly on the Ethics committee for the Cuyahoga County Bar Association. She is also involved within her Church.
Appointments:
Finance Committee, Special Legislation Committee, Water & Utilities Committee, Cable ACCESS, CRA Housing Council, Fireman's Dependents Board, Tax Incentive Review Council
Contact Information:
Address:
323 Brenton Lane
Medina, Ohio 44256
Phone: 330-721-4798 (Preferred Means of Contact)
Email: aware@medinaoh.org
 Ward 2 Council Representative - Dennie R. Simpson
Biography:
Dennie has been a Medina resident for 46 years. He has been employed as a paramedic with Medina Life Support Team for 33 years and a Basic fire fighter for the Medina City Fire Department for 5 years. He is married to Phebe and has three children, Nathan, Zachary, and Nicholas and two step children in James and Aubrey.
Education:
Medina High School, 1971
Akron University Allied Health
Cuyahoga Community College Paramedic Program
Other Experience:
Public Safety 33 years as a paramedic and 5 years as a firefighter
Served on several committees Medina General Hospital
Affiliate member AHA
Appointments:
Member of the Finance , Public Properties, Chairman of Streets & Sidewalks, Water and Utilities, Firemen's Dependents Board, and Cemetery Committees
Contact Information:
Address:
951 Shorewood Dr.
Medina, Ohio 44256
Phone:330-725-3302
Email: dsimpson@medinaoh.org
 Ward 3 Council Representative - Mark Kolesar
Biography:
Mark has been a Medina City resident for nearly 30 years! He is married to his beautiful wife Megan and has a family of rescued animals. Mark spent nearly 10 years of his life working in real estate finance, originating both residential and commercial loans. He is an inductee of the Medina County Sports Hall of Fame (1988 Medina Track and Field) and was a team member of the 1991 Medina County All-Star Football Team. Mark grew up as an Army Brat, living across the United States and Germany. He is the son and grandson of veterans from World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. He is currently a Deacon at First Christian Church in Wadsworth, Ohio and is involved with their youth group.
Education:
Studied at the University of Akron (Business and General Studies)
Medina Senior High School - 1991
Experience:
Mark has served as the Ward 3 Councilman since 2004 and is a previous trustee for the Rocky River Watershed Council.
Appointments:
Medina County Planning Commission
Medina County Advisory Council on Aging and the Disabled
Upper Chippewa Creek Watershed Balanced Growth Plan
Chairman: Water and Utilities Committee
Finance Committee
Health, Safety and Sanitation Committee
Shade Tree Commission
Storm Water Committee
Past Appointments:
Medina County Floodplain Committee
Rocky River Upper West Branch Balanced Growth Plan
Streets and Sidewalks Committee
CRA Housing Council
Charter Review Committee
Contact Information:
999 Kenner Dr.
Medina, Ohio 44256
.JPG) Ward 4 Council Representative - Jim Shields
Biography:
Jim is a life long resident of the City of Medina. He has served as the Ward 4 Councilman since 2001.
Education:
Miami University, B.S. in Political Science
University of Akron School of Law
Profession:
Director of Human Resources/Legal Counsel, City of Medina Schools
Appointments:
Finance Committee, Chair of Public Properties, Special Legislation, President Pro-Tem, Audit Committee, Strategic Plan Advisory Committee, Alternate for Medina County Planning Commission
Contact Information:
327 Cardinal Drive
Medina, Ohio 44256
Phone: 330-722-8402
Email: jshields@medinaoh.org
 Council at Large - Paul Rose
Biography:
Paul has been a resident of Medina City since 1987. He and his wife, Joelle, have been married for over 32 years. They have 3 grown children, Jennifer, Paul Jr. and Eric. Paul’s professional career has taken him through Republic Steel, LTV Steel, and Andersen Consulting. Currently, he is a Service Delivery Manager for IBM.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, John Carroll University 1976 MBA, Cleveland State 1984
Other Experience:
Member of the Storm Water Utility Commission
Member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Appointments:
Finance Committee, Health, Safety and Sanitation Committee, Streets and Sidewalks Committee, Airport Commission, Cable Access, Planning Commission,
Contact Information:
345 Lakeview Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
330-723-3459
Council At-Large - Bill Lamb
Biography:
Bill Lamb served as Medina’s Mayor from 1982 to 1990. He was the youngest mayor in Ohio, and is widely recognized for creating the foundations of contemporary Medina. His administration created the legislation that protects the historic district, bought the airport and saved the rail line that serves Medina’s industry.
Prior to his election as Mayor, Bill taught at Ella Canavan Elementary School, worked as a newspaper reporter, ice hockey commissioner, social service aid and construction labor.
After leaving the Mayor’s office he taught at a Catholic school in Cleveland, and Jewish and World Studies school in Akron.
Bill is married to Elaine Lamb, a prominent Ohio artist and owner of Mud Mothers Pottery. Elaine and Bill have three adult children (Bill’s step children) and four grandchildren.
Bill’s election as At-Large Councilman makes him only the second former Mayor elected to Council.
Education:
Bill graduated from Lincoln Memorial University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. While a student at LMU he served as President of his class, co-wrote the student government constitution, was President of the Student National Education Association, President of his fraternity and Editor of the student newspaper.
Appointments:
Bill’s serves on the Finance Committee, Public Properties and Streets and Sidewalks Committees and CRA Housing Council.
Other Experience:
Bill is a member of Vietnam Veterans of America, the President of the Community Design Committee Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the South Court Historic Neighborhood Association.
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2010 City Council Meetings
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City of Medina
Medina City Hall
132 North Elmwood Ave.
Medina, Ohio 44256
Phone: 330-725-8861
Medina Municipal Court
135 North Elmwood Ave.
Medina, Ohio 44256
Phone: 330-723-3287
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