Questionnaire Responses
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COMMISSIONER - TERM BEGINNING ON 1/2/2025 (Currently held by Regovich)
Candidate Name as it appears on the ballot:
Address where Voters can contact you:
Website (if applicable):
Occupation:
Education:
Qualifications for this office:
What do you consider to be the most difficult challenge facing this office and how would you address this challenge?:
If elected, what plans do you have for open communication with the citizens?
What are the conditions in our current jail and are any improvements needed?
Adam Dudziak (D)
7811 Hidden Hollow Drive
Mentor, OH 44060
Realtor® and small business owner
Masters Degree
As a fiscal conservative committed to balancing the budget, my experience as a public school principal equips me to foster collaboration and create equitable solutions. I will always fight for the working men and women of our community, ensuring their needs are prioritized in every decision I make as Lake County Commissioner… (answer truncated due to length).
The most difficult challenge is bridging the national political divide between our neighbors while keeping the county fiscally responsible. I will work tirelessly to unite our community through open dialogue and collaboration, ensuring every voice is heard. Additionally, I will maintain fiscal discipline and avoid raising taxes to protect our… (answer truncated due to length).
When elected, I will leverage my active reputation and use various channels to ensure open communication with the citizens of Lake County. I am committed to transparency and accessibility, ensuring that the community knows I work solely for their interests. They will have no difficulty reaching me and sharing their… (answer truncated due to length).
Current conditions in our jail are concerning, and improvements are needed. While ensuring safety and security remains a priority, the planning process for a new facility has been flawed and could lead to financial hardship. Our Commissioners have not been able to explain how we will pay for the $205,000,000… (answer truncated due to length).
Richard J. Regovich (R)
7890 Forest Valley Lane
Concord Twp, OH 44077
county commissioner
Graduate of Eastlake North High School. Attended Lakeland Community College
Previously served on Willowick Planning Commission, started Willowick Hearts & Hammers. Served as Willowick Ward 1 Councilman and Served as Willowick Mayor. Currently Serving as County Commissioner.
The most difficult challenge is to keep the county growing, moving forward, and doing this being fiscally responsible. We have to meet the needs of our county and prioritize what needs to be done by law and determine the most pressing issues, only taking on what we can handle financially.
I attend Mayors & Managers meetings and Township Trustee Association meetings to keep up with local needs. I am in the office and community and open for meetings and emails. We send a quarterly newsletter to all households. We have 50 meetings a year that… (answer truncated due to length).
The current jail is deplorable and it needs replaced. We spend $500,000 a year on maintenance and big-ticket items are starting to take a toll. Items like roofs, elevators, masonry and windows all need to be replaced. It is more financially responsible to replace the.… (answer truncated due to length).