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Richard S. Williams

Candidate for Ohio State Representative 56th District
Democrat

rswbrr@oberlin.net
440-774-1152

 
Employment:
N.A.S.A. Cleveland, Ohio 14 yrs
FAA Oberlin, Ohio 17 yrs
Oberlin City Recreation Director 4 yrs(part time)
U.S.A.F 4 yrs Honorable discharge
U.S.A.F.4 yrs

Education:
Wellington H.S. Lorain County
Fenn College Technical Institute Cleveland, Ohio
National Radio & Television School Cleveland,Ohio

Community Involvement:
New Russia Township Trustee 26 yrs
Oberlin Schools PTA
NOACA Board Member
Rural Lorain County Water Authority
Central Lorain County Amulance District board
Voice for Children; United Health Foundation;plus

Family:
Wife: Shirley C. Williams 56 yrs.
3 children
4 grandchildren
2 great children
8 brothers & sisters,(4deceased)

Why are you running for public office?
I am uniquely qualified for the position of state representative as I have a proven record of experience,leadership,public involvement at the local, county and state level and can use this background to help resolve the problems of these troubling times.

What would you like to accomplish if elected or if re-elected?
I will work to resolve failing economy including the loss of good paying jobs;increases in crime;schoolfunding;poverty;health care and work to restore government trust and other issues that threaten our quality of life.

In what ways can web, mobile and social technology be used in the government sector?
Internet technology has provided a window for the average citizen to become better informed and more aware of the operations and decisions of the government and therefore mandated government to become thorough in decision making.

What one bit of information do people not normally know about you?
i emerged from proverty to enjoy the quality of life of the middle class and work for others to enjoy and attain the american dream

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