NICKIE J. ANTONIO, LAKEWOOD COUNCILWOMAN at large- ANNOUNCES RUN FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 13
Councilwoman Nickie J. Antonio announced her candidacy for election to the Ohio House District 13, surrounded by neighbors, friends and family, in front of a local elementary school. An experienced policy maker and advocate for working people, seniors, families, small business owners and diverse populations including members of the GLBT community, Antonio has served with distinction as a popular and responsive at-large councilmember in Lakewood for the past 4 years and was recently the top vote-getter in her bid for re-election. Antonio also enjoys strong support from labor, women, progressives, members of social change and arts communities.
“Now more than ever, our District needs experienced leadership to take the voice of the people to Columbus,” said Antonio, “ Access to Excellent Education for all children, Fixing School Funding, Jobs Retention and Creation in green and sustainable technologies as well as supporting small businesses, and Innovative Economic Development to stimulate our local economies are the needs of our area that drive my decision to seek this office. I am humbled by the many calls I have received from people throughout the district, asking me to run for this position,” Antonio further stated.
Antonio is also uniquely qualified and familiar with the entire district having spent her formative years in Jay Westbrook’s Ward (part of HD 13)as a community organizer/advocate and another 18 years in Lakewood of community service, owning a home and raising daughters Ariel and Stacey with partner, Jean Kosmac.
The first in her family to graduate from college, Antonio holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the Maxine Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Cleveland State University. A former special education teacher, adjunct professor and non-profit administrator she has served in numerous capacities as an organizational consultant for non-profit and governmental organizations for over 20 years. Antonio currently administrates community planning in a five county region for HIV/AIDS programs.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Now everyone knows Lakewood is the best place in the country to raise a family! We certainly thought so! Our daughters Ariel and Stacey each received a wonderful education, as well as learning how to independently navigate the city. Congratulations to us all for living in Ohio’s best place to raise kids!
November 5th……………
THANK YOU LAKEWOOD!!! I am HONORED TO RECEIVE YOUR VOTE!
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
Thanks to the awesome volunteers: Kyle, Maureen, Linda, Joyce, Greg, Jean, Jim, AFSME and the AFL-CIO for all the help in lit drop and phone banking. Join us today for more of the same. We are calling and delivering literature today. Check out details on the events page.
I appreciate all the work and support!!!! Nickie
Thank You Voters and volunteers! Because of your hard work it was anawesome Primary! now on to the General.
We need volunteers this weekend for the Community Festival. Call Nickie at 216-221-4421 to sign up for a shift. Its a great event for the whole family at Madison Park food, friends and fun: 11-5 pm.
