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Rita Darrow
Candidate Email: ritadarrow619@yahoo.com
Education
Westlake High School, 1980
ICM School of Business, 1980-1983
Current employer:
Office Manager / Milstein Properties, LLC 2010- Present / 14 years.
Most recent previous employer :
Thomas Transport/ Freight Broker / 2007-2010 / 3 years.
Political affiliation: Democrat Party
Incumbent? Yes.
Campaign website: https://www.ritadarrow.com
Public offices held:
Elected Summit County Council District 1: 2021-present
Vice President of the Summit County Council 2023
President of the Summit County Council 2024
Elected Macedonia City Council: 2012-2015, Macedonia City Council President in
2015.
Board Member of the following :
Summit County Boards and Commissions:
Audit Committee
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
District 8 Policy Committee
Investment Advisory Board
Information Technology Board
Tax Incentive Review Board
Records Commission
Akron Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Summit County Land Bank
Summit County Committee Chair 2021-2023
Summit County Council Health & Human Services Committee Chair
Summit County Council Public Safety Committee Chair
Summit County Council Long-Term Planning Committee Chair
Summit County Council Personnel and Intergovernmental Committee Chair
Current civic activities:
● Elected, Precinct Committee Officer, for the Democratic Party for Precinct
Macedonia A.
● Federated Democratic Women of Summit County (3rd Vice Chair)
● Summit County Progressive Democrats (Member)
QUESTION: What would be your top priorities if you were elected or re-elected? Why?
As a candidate for re-election, I want to focus on important projects for Summit County.
Here are a few of the many projects I hope to complete. The project for 130-mile fiber is
in progress to interconnect all our communities, enhancing digital access and fostering
economic growth. Improvements to our sewer system to enhance water quality in our
National Park, protecting our natural resources and community health.
I will also focus on advancing surface water projects across the county to address
flooding and improve water quality, safeguarding our neighborhoods and enhancing
quality of life. We are establishing a new Board of Elections headquarters and hopefully,
a new Sheriff headquarters to ensure efficient government operations. Implementation of
intercept mapping of our justice system is necessary to address efficiencies and improve
overall public safety. By focusing on these priorities, we can create a stronger, safer, and
more connected Summit County for all residents.