Phil Montgomery for Summit County's 4th District

Montgomery for Council Fundraiser

friendsofphilm — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:10:29 +0000

Please join Friends of Phil Montgomery for a fundraiser hosted by Pete Nervo at Square Nightclub (820 W. Market St., Akron).

Sunday, January 15th from 6pm-8pm
Stay for live jazz at 8pm

Suggested Contribution: $40
Sponsor: $100
Young Dems & Students: $20

Please make checks payable to Friends of Phil Montgomery or donate online.

Montgomery files for county seat

friendsofphilm — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:00:24 +0000

On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, current Ward 8 Akron City Councilman Phil Montgomery filed petitions for Summit County Council’s fourth ward. Montgomery recently announced his candidacy to more than thirty supporters who braved the cold and gathered at the Highland Square Branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library to hear him speak. Wearing ‘Montgomery for Council’ t-shirts and holding signs, supporters listened to Montgomery talk about being the “next generation of leadership.” Montgomery, who turns thirty next month, said, “I often hear people say that young people are the leaders of tomorrow. Well, I am here to tell you that we are the leaders of today.”

Montgomery has served on Akron City Council since April 2011. He was chosen by the Akron City Council to fill an open seat left vacant when Akron City Councilwoman Sandra Kurt was appointed to a seat on Summit County Council. Montgomery has served as a member of the Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services and Public Utilities committees since his time on council.

Summit County Council District 4 covers portions of wards 1, 2, 4, 5, and 10, and all of ward 8 within the City of Akron, which includes Highland Square. District 4 also includes six precincts in Bath Township and two precincts in the City of Cuyahoga Falls. Summit County Councilperson Frank Comunale currently represents District 4 and is up for re-election in 2012. The primary election date is currently scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

“This campaign is going to be about the next generation of leadership, new ideas, and finding ways to put those ideas into action,” said Montgomery.

More information about Phil Montgomery can be found at friendsofphil.com or at facebook.com/friendsofphilm.

25th Annual Welcome Santa Parade

friendsofphilm — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:39:03 +0000

Please join us for the 25th Annual Welcome Santa Parade this Saturday, 11/26 in Downtown Akron! The parade kicks-off at 11am and travels from the corner of Main and Cedar and runs north on Main to Bowery. It will be a great event for the kids!

Akron City Councilman Announces Candidacy for County Seat

friendsofphilm — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:16:54 +0000

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, more than thirty friends, family, and supporters of current Ward 8 Akron City Councilman Phil Montgomery braved the cold and gathered at the Highland Square Branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Wearing ‘Montgomery for Council’ t-shirts and holding signs, supporters listened to Montgomery speak of being the “next generation of leadership.” Montgomery, who turns thirty next month, said, “I often hear people say that young people are the leaders of tomorrow. Well, I am here to tell you that we are the leaders of today.”

According to Montgomery, the list of issues he would focus on as a member of County Council include social services, economic development and job creation, and fighting the issue of ‘brain drain,’ which commonly refers to the migration of young, educated or skilled workers to other areas. “By creating more opportunities for college graduates and other young people, I am certain we can keep our talent right here at home.” Montgomery also took a moment to put in a word for the Children’s Services (CSB) and Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) boards, urging passage of the CSB levy in 2012 and the ADM levy in 2013. Montgomery is currently a member of the ADM board in Summit County.

Summit County Council District 4 covers portions of wards 1, 2, 4, 5, and 10, and all of ward 8 within the City of Akron, which includes Highland Square. District 4 also includes six precincts in Bath Township and two precincts in the City of Cuyahoga Falls. The primary election date is currently scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

In addition to the ADM board, Montgomery is a member of the Community Aids Network Akron Pride Initiative board of directors. He also serves as vice president of Summit County Young Democrats and is an active member of the Summit County Progressive Democrats and the Stonewall Democrats of Summit County. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from DeVry University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University. Montgomery currently leads the Internal Audit team for Time Warner Cable in Northeast Ohio.

“This campaign is going to be about the next generation of leadership, new ideas, and finding ways to put those ideas into action,” said Montgomery.

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Pre-Announcement News

friendsofphilm — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:43:51 +0000

AkronNewsNow.com
Ward 8′s Montgomery Seeks County District Seat
http://akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/9872-ward-8s-montgomery-seeks-county-district-seat

One Akron City Councilman will be turning his attention towards making Summit County a better place to live.

Ward 8′s Phillip Montgomery will be running for Summit County Council District 4 seat at the end of 2012. He says that through the process of being a Councilman, he developed a passion for public service.

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Ohio.com
Local news briefs – Nov. 15 Bid for County Seat
http://www.ohio.com/news/local/local-news-briefs-nov-15-1.245589

Akron City Councilman Phil Montgomery, a Democrat, will run for Summit County Council District 4 next year.

He will make his formal announcement at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Highland Square Branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library, 807 W. Market St.

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