Wellington election draws four contenders

Four contenders will battle it out Nov. 7 for three seats on the Wellington Village Council.

According to the Lorain County Board of Elections, 3,141 registered voters will choose between challengers William E. Bogan and Stephen D. Boham, and incumbents Gene Hartman and Keith Rowland.

Both Rowland and Hartman were appointed to their current posts.

According to the village website, the Council is made up of six at-large members who serve staggered four-year terms.

Council members are paid $660 a month.

Each candidate had an opportunity to answer an election questionnaire from The Morning Journal.

Bogan

Bogan said he goal, if elected, is to serve.

“My goal is to serve,” he said. “I have only that goal.”

He said he believes people should vote for him because of his willingness to serve.

“I have served the community in many ways: from youth sports, to education, to church trustee,” he said. “I believe in giving back to my community.”

Hartman

Hartman said if reelected he will focus on building a community park.

“The plans, which include community input, are being designed,” he said. “I would like to work to find the funding needed to make this park a reality.”

Hartman also highlighted

his hometown roots.

“First of all, I’m nobody special,” he said. “I was born and raised in Wellington. I am a product of this town and the benefactor of an education provided to me by fantastic teachers in the Wellington School System. I grew up with the support of friends, family and community. I graduated from Bowling Green State University.”

Rowland

Rowland said if reelected, he would focus on contact with the residents.

“We need to interact with the village residents and find out what they

would truly like to see happen in the village,” he said. “I would personally make time to visit and speak with village residents throughout the next four years.”

Rowland said his election would be a natural transition in is life.

“It gives me the opportunity to bring a vast number of years’ experience in many different areas to serving this great community,” he said. “I will work hard for the village and be a voice for the residents.”

Boham

Boham did not return a The Morning Journal questionnaire.