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Political Information
Ward 4 Voter
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| An open letter to Ward
4 Voters
Dear Ward 4 Voter: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Louis Albert and I'm a candidate for Fourth Ward Council in the September 7th Democratic Primary. I live with my wife and two sons on Dorchester Road. We are members of Beth El Congregation. My oldest son, Morton, is a Sophomore at Akron University and Byron is entering the seventh grade at Simon Perkins Middle School. I have enclosed an informational resume for your information and convenience. We n e e d ...
We face many difficult issues today. These times present a unique problem to us all. For the first time in the history of the United States of America, our children may not have a higher standard of living than we, their parents. Crime, drugs, and unemployment are dragging our quality-of-life downward. These issues am all connected! Many of our children are graduating from public schools without basic or employable skills.' As an educator I have students in my classes who cannot read and write. Students today are unprepared to enter the current job market. Akron, as well as most of the nation, has undergone a transformation
away from the time when young people could find a high paying job in the
rubber or auto plants. These times are gone forever. Yet what type of economic
development does the City look for - retail discount stores, restaurants,
and fast food places! This type of economic development does not create
the type
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We need to create an environment that promotes a stable family and includes a properly educated work force. We must seek the type of economic development that provides jobs where the youth of our community can find employment and have sufficient income to raise a family.
While we do this, we must protect the neighborhoods. Akron is fortunate among large cities in the high number of owner occupied houses. The single family homes and residential make-up of our neighborhoods must be maintained. Any change in zoning (See Letter on page 3) |
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218 Dorchester Road Akron, Ohio 44313-7807 864-0650 |
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| As a twenty-three - year resident of the Fourth Ward area, businessman,
educator, and father, I believe that my unique combination of experiences
qualifies me to be your council person.
Twenty-four years ago I founded what today is F/Stop Camera Corporation. In 1973 1 joined the Summit County Sheriff's Department as a reserve officer. In 19811 left the day today operation of the business to my wife while I pursued my academic interests. I enrolled at the University of Akron and completed a Master of Arts in Urban Studies. After completing my Master's degree I went to |
work for the Sheriff as the "Jail Statistician." In this capacity
I 'was involved in the inmate management of the facility, the planing of
the new jail and general operations.
In 1984 1 enrolled in the Graduate School of Public and Intentional Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. I am currently A.B.D. (All But Dissertation) in the Public Policy Research Analysis Ph.D. degree program. Since then I have taught at Niagara University, Akron University and currently I am an Instructor at Kent State University. All during this time, I served as a consultant to |
projects in Florida, North Carolina, New York, and Ohio. During the last 11/2 years I have been a certified "Human Diversity Instructor" for the State of Ohio. This has involved me in teaching police officers how to react when confronted with people whose racial, cultural, ethnic, religious, or sexual preferences differ from that of the officer. 'Ihis combination of academic, field, research, teaching and business experience makes me exceptionally qualified to represent the fourth ward in Akron! |
PROFESSIONAL experience
- Director, Public Safety, City of Barberton.
- County Commissioners, Muskingum County, Ohio.
- County Commissioners, Medina County, Ohio.
- County Commissioners, Cherokee, Clay, and Grahm Counties, North Carolina.
- County Commissioners, Ashland, County, Ohio.
- County Commissioners, Hamilton, County, Ohio.
- Duval County Commissioners, Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida.
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I am an active member of the following professional associations:
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
- The American Correctional Association
- American Society for Public Administration
- Section on Criminal Justice
- Section on Management Science & Policy Analysis
During my teaching
career some of the classes I taught are:
- Kent State University Introduction to Criminal Justice
Police Role in Contemporary Society
Minorities in Criminal Justice
Juvenile Justice- The University of Akron Institutions in the United States
Urban Politics
Computer Applications for Urban Research- Niagara University Prosecution and Defense
Incarcerations
Community Corrections
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from page 1) or conditional use must to be opposed, unless there
is complete agreement with the provide the residents of the Ward with proper
constituent residents of the area involved. services. All my literature
has my personal home phone. Not only must improvements be made, we must
also provide recreational activities in the neighborhoods, for our young
people. We need to create programs that will provide activities for our
youth. Athletes who take their sport seriously don't abuse their bodies
with drugs.
As shown in my resume, I have experience in both law enforcement and
corrections. In Summit County it costs $110 a day to put someone in jail.
The State figures their costs at over $30,000 per inmate per year. It makes
An important part of a Council person's duties is to provide the residents of the Ward with proper constitutes service. All my literature have my personal home |
phone number. I will answer all phone calls and try to comply with
requests.
I look forward to having the opportunity to meet you and to talk about
my ideas and plans for the Ward. Thank you for taking time to consider
my candidacy.
Louis H. Albert |
Vote on September 7th!
To vote for me, Please
ask for a Democratic Ballot.
Thank you for your
support and vote!
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Louis Albert Ward 4 Council Qualifications
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Byron, Margaret, Morton and Louis Albert |
Akron Beacon Journal Picture |
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Paid for by Lou Albert
for 4th Ward, 218 Dorchester Rd., Akron, Ohio 44313, 864-0650, Margaret
Albert, Treasurer
