THE CANDIDATES

Name: Jim Forthofer Age: 64 Address: 4389 Linda Drive Profession: Retired publisher of business trade magazines

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Syracuse University

Elected experience: Vermilion Ward 3 councilman Name: Fred Ostrander Age: 66 Address: 5688 Huron St. Profession: Facility manager, Ritter Public Library; retired from Lithonia/Hitek Lighting Education: Associate’s degree, Monroe County Community College, Monroe, Mich.; U.S. Navy Elected experience: Currently in 15th year on Vermilion City Council; his experience includes six years as Council president

Name: Shawn Perry Age: 36 Address: 546 Highbridge Road Profession: Music teacher and co-owner of Rock City Guitars Education: Cuyahoga Community College and Ohio Center for Broadcasting Elected experience: None

Name: Monica Stark Age: 47 Address: 4120 Woodlands Drive Profession: Fiscal office administrative assistant, Vermilion Schools Education: Hoover High School, North Canton Elected experience: In second term as Vermilion councilwoman-at-large