Name: Kathleen Clyde

Political Party: Democratic

Background:

In November 2010, the voters of the 68th Ohio House District elected Kathleen Clyde as Representative to the Ohio General Assembly. Currently an associate in the Kent Law firm of Williams, Welser, Kratcoski & Can, Representative Clyde is running for a second term.  

Why should I care:

If re-elected, Clyde plans to continue turning the economy around from the middle out, providing economic recovery in which everyone can participate. Born and raised in Portage County, Clyde plans to create an adequate funding formula for K-12 and encourage policies that promote affordable higher education.

Message to Kent State Students:

“I represent the middle class values and middle class families. Right now, I think that we need somebody in the statehouse who cares about everyone and who is willing to work with all sides to try to benefit as many people as possible, and I’m very interested in continuing to lead my office in that way. I look forward to hopefully having the opportunity to continue to serve all my constituents,” she said in a statement.

Name: Nick Skeriotis

Political Party: Republican  

Background:

Born on the small island of Chios, Greece, Skeriotis said his background allows him to view the country’s economic standpoint with an outside perspective. As a Portage County resident of 15 years, Skeriotis appreciates the opportunities the area offers. With 28 years of first-hand experience as a business owner, Skeriotis manages more than 40 employees at S&K Asphalt and Concrete Co.

Why should I care:

If elected, Skeriotis plans to make Ohio a desirable job market for Kent State graduates. Skeriotis said he wants to bring economic growth to the area for graduates to find work and begin families in Ohio.

Message to Kent State Students:

“I know what it takes to create jobs. I talk to employers every day and they tell me what their problems are and how they are overtaxed and overregulated. I think it’s important for Kent State University to go out and find what’s needed in Portage County and ask private companies to help pay for half or all of the tuition of students who agree to commit to that company,” he said in a statement.