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BECKY MERAVY
Background
- 3 years Division of Water, AFSCME position
- 12 years Building and Zoning Services (et al), CMAGE positions
- 2008 to present CMAGE/CWA representative
- March 2010 CWA First Year Leadership Training
- Illinois Telecommunications International Union (TIU)
Member 5 years; Steward 2 years
- Board member positions/volunteer organizations:
CCCL (Cincinnati Child Conservation League), TWIGS, PTA, Subdivision Homeowners Association, and Condo Owners Association
Objectives
- Strive towards creating a more cohesive organization
- Provide more open communication with members
Matthew G. Hylton
Plant Maintenance Supervisor II
Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Employed with DPU since 1997
- AFSCME Steward 1998 – 2001
- AFSCME Negotiating Team 1999
- Promoted to CWA bargaining unit 2001
- CWA Local 4502 Treasurer 2001 – 2003
- CWA Local 4502 Negotiating Team 2003 and 2006
The time for change is now – STOP the inexperienced individuals running Local 4502 and put experience, dedication and know how back in office. I look forward to representing YOU, the members!
Dick Graham
Dick Graham is a Neighborhood Liaison in the Development Department. He is in daily contact with Columbus citizens. That gives him a unique perspective on citizens’ opinions of government employees, their work and their pay and benefits. Dick is also a lawyer and has the ability to analyze matters and propose solutions. Equally important, Dick is politically knowledgeable and understands the attacks on public employee unions and how to respond to them.
Cheryl L. Smith
Born, adopted in Germany, came to the US at age 2. Naturalized US citizen at 5. Raised in California, Colorado, Okinawa, Virginia, Texas. Earned a BA with honors in Elementary Education from National College of Education in Evanston IL and inducted into Kappa Delta Pi. Taught learning disabled children, 2nd grade, substituted, was a bank teller, managed retail (Pier 1 Imports, Williams-Sonoma, Bombay Company). 16+ years with the City as an Office Assistant 3.
Bob Ellinger
Biography
I have worked for DOSD, Sewer Maintenance Section for over 33 years. I started as an Engineering Associate and have been the Sewer Maintenance Manager for over 17 years. During my time with DOSD I have developed our section budget, implemented many changes within the section, and handled many grievances and discrepancy actions. I am a founding member of CMAGE. I am a member of the Ohio Water Environmental Association and received the 2011 Collection Award.
J.P.Blackwood
J.P. joined the Refuse Collection Division in 1997 as a CMAGE Organization and Employee Development Specialist. Since 2001, he has worked with the transportation divisions as Coordinator of the Paving the Way Program.
J.P. believes in seeing the best in everyone and working to find win-win solutions. As a former President of Columbus' NMA Chapter and facilitator for QWL, J.P. is proud of his many positive interactions with people from every department in the City.
Will Fant
BIO
Life: Married 8 years with one child and has worked for Recreation and Parks for more that fifteen years and is the Center Manager for Driving Park.
Education: B.S. Sociology 1996 & M.A. Religion 2008.
Service: Served as union representative since 2002 fighting for the rights of members & was a member of the contract negotiating team 2011.
Commitment: honest and committed to doing what is important for our membership
* I ask for your vote.
Carnell B. Felton Sr.
I have over 30 years of experience in Union participation from US Steelworkers to CWA, holding many positions from Representative to President. As Chief Negotiator my team negotiated unlimited double time, call back and travel pay, the Pay Plan that raised our top salary to six figures, adoption benefits, full time release, and winning every arbitration case filed in my tenure, 15 in all. STOP the madness and put experience and know how back in office.
Teresa Langer
Proudly served in all Officer capacities of CMAGE/CWA as the “consistent force” behind five presidents; past Interim President, seven years as Vice President, one term Treasurer and two terms as Secretary.
Over 12 years of dedication and experience in all facets of Union leadership; able to run the daily operation, contract negotiations, arbitrations, mediations, grievance filing, disciplinary hearings and investigation representation. Active in the NMA, serving a second time as First Vice President.
Laura Y. Mohr
For CWA 4502 Board
Education & Experience
- BA in Journalism, OSU
- Public Relations Specialist, CDPU; 30 years in p.r. and media including newspaper, broadcast and cable tv
- Past President of the Westerville Uptown Review Board & Twelve Trees Homeowners' Association
- Petitioner SB5 appeal, rallies, distributed yard sign
Why I'm Running?
To put my experience to work toward improving member relations, communication and participation.
Tom Elswick for Trustee
I have served twice before in this capacity, once as Chairman of the Board. I have served on the Election Committee, Contract Negotiation Committee, and also on the Bylaws Committee. I have also previously served as a Steward for several years.
I believe that the purpose of the Union is to serve the members. I gladly welcome input from members to make their opinions heard by the Union leadership.
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