NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio — The city will have a new finance director in January.
On Election Day, Challenger Keegan Radeff defeated longtime Director of Finance Carrie B. Copfer by a vote of 2,830 to 2,705, according to final, unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
Also, Ward 3 Councilwoman Mary Gilchrist was re-elected over Terry Smith by a vote of 880 to 603.
Incumbents running unopposed include Council President Lou Brossard (3,997 votes), Law Director Michael R. Gareau Jr. (4,013 votes), Ward 1’s Christopher F. Scarl (1,037 votes) and Ward 2’s Matthew G. Marrie (991 votes).
In Ward 4, candidate Maureen F. Carr (883 votes) ran unopposed.
The council seats are for a four-year term and carry an annual salary of $15,913.
North Olmsted school board
Regarding the North Olmsted Board of Education, incumbents Gina Lehmann (3,616 votes) and Daniel H. Rahm (2,695 votes), as well as newcomer Mohammad Alhawawsha (2,091 votes), were elected to three open seats.
Incumbent Terry Groden (3,680 votes) ran unopposed for a two-year term.
Board members earn $125 per meeting, with total annual compensation capped at $5,000.
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