Joseph F. Koziura, candidate for Lorain Council at-large

Name: Joseph F Koziura

Political party: Democrat

Office sought: Council at Large

Age: 68

Place of birth: Lorain, Ohio

Address: 5308 Gargasz Drive

Length of residence in that community: 68

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Occupation: Councilman/Financial Advisor

Employer: CIty of Lorain/ Self-employed

Elected office experience: 

• 1977-1983 Lorain CIty Auditor
• 1985-1995 Ohio House of Representatives
• 1996-1999 Mayor City of Lorain
• 2001-2010 Ohio House of Representatives
• 2014-present Council-at-Large

Non-elected office experience:

• Chief Deputy Auditor City Of Lorain
• Ohio Municipal League
• Lorain County Chamber of Commerce
  

Education:

• Admiral King High School
• Lorain County Community College-Associate Business Major-accounting

Marital status: Married-Kitti-40 years

Children: Daughter-Mary

Organizations:   
Amvets
VFW
IAV
National Assc. Investment Advisors

Should you be elected, what are three specific areas you’d like to change, address, improve or further research, and how specifically would you go about it?:
The City of Lorain needs to focus on continuing to create an environment that attracts employers. Government does not create jobs. New employers can mean new dollars and investment in our community. We need to strive to make sure the infrastructure is improved, along with our housing stock. The Lake and Black RIver is the future of the city. We need to work with the Port and other groups to make sure we get it right the first time.

Whether for past accomplishments or future goals, why should voters elect you?
I have delivered for the people of Lorain. I am humbled to have had the good fortune of being elected in a variety of positions. I have been an administrator and legislator. I have been in the private and public sector. I know how government works. One of the accomplishments I am proud of was changing how the Bascule Bridge is funded. Prior to my changing the law, the local taxpayers were on the hook for the payroll and maintenance of the bridge. It has saved taxpayers over 20 millions dollars and continues to every year. I urge the voters to study the candidates running. Separate the noise and the same promises that challengers always talk about.