Twinsburg City Council Election 2011: At-Large Councilman Bill Furey

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Name: Bill Furey

Age: 50

Occupation: Sr. Account Manager with Avnet EM Inc.  for the last 17 years in industrial electronic sales and supply chain services.

Education: BS in Business Management, Indiana Wesleyan University; Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management, University Of Notre Dame; Executive Certificate in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, University Of Notre Dame.    

Political Affiliation: Republican

Office Sought: Council At-Large

Previous Political Office Sought or Held: Twinsburg City Council at Large Elected to Two Terms (2003- present); Twinsburg Council President (2005-2007); Twinsburg Council Vice President (2004-2005 & 2008-2009); Twinsburg Parks and Recreation Board 1999 to 2003 (Chairman 2002-03); Glen Eagle's Golf Advisory Board (2000 to 2003); Time Warner Cable Consortium Board representing Twinsburg (1997-2001)

Statement:  I bring a strong work ethic, business experience and tested leadership for the Residents of the City of Twinsburg. I have been elected twice to the Council at Large position with the additional experience of 7 years working on various City Boards. I have been a strong proponent of controlling City spending and lowering our debt so we can reduce the City income tax in the near future back to 2%.