Northeast Shores Election Results

Last night, the membership of Northeast Shores attended the 2010 Annual Meeting.

The meeting commenced with each candidate sharing why the membership should elect him (or her) to the Northeast Shores Board of Directors. After hearing from the candidates present, two more members were nominated from the floor. These two additional nominees were Jim Valentino and Miles Kennedy, who shared key details about why they should be elected. Having heard from all interested candidates present, the membership proceeded to complete their ballots.

While the ballots were tallied, Councilman Polensek provided a brief update about projects and happenings in the neighborhood. After the councilman spoke, Northeast Shores Executive Director Brian Friedman shared key details about the organization's outcomes in 2009. Mr. Friedman shared that over $14 million was invested in the community in 2009 and that Northeast Shores programs created 110 housing opportunities and that 103 current residents were assisted by various housing programs. In addition, 31 businesses were assisted in their creation or growth and over $45,000 was raised for various grassroots programs in the community.

After Mr. Friedman's presentation, the results of the election were announced. Returning for an additional term are incumbents Brian Menard (VASJ High School), Fil Scafidi (Euclid Hospital), Pastor Trombley (St. John Lutheran Church) and Victor Rucker (Resident). Newly elected to the board are Bill Eppich (Advance Industrial Glass), KC Petraitis (Resident), John Meyerhoffer (Resident), and Miles Kennedy (Resident).

Having commenced all business, the annual meeting was closed.