Council members

Joel is currently serving his third term as President of Lorain City Council. He was born and raised in South Lorain. Joel is a Graduate of Admiral King High Class of '65. He earned his BA degree with a double major in History and Spanish, along with a minor in Business Administration from Kent State University in 1972. Joel was in Restaurant Management for 15 years and has been in auto sales for the past 27 years, where he is employed at Sunnyside Toyota in North Olmsted.

Joel and his wife Joyce Ferlic-Arredondo celebrated their 30th glorious wedding anniversary this year. They are the proud parents of Mia, who is employed at NASA in Brookpark and Andy, who is completing his Master’s degree in Anatomy Physiology at the University of Central Florida.

Joel is President of the St. Frances Cabrini Church Finance Committee and serves on the Mexican Mutual Society and the Coalition for Hispanic Issues and Progress (CHIP). He is also a board member of the Greater Lorain County Community Foundation and a member in good standing of the Lorain County Urban League, the Lorain Growth Association and the Lorain County Democratic Party Executive Committee. He is a past Vice-President of the Community Foundation Hispanic Fund and past Board member of the St. Joseph Community Center.

Joel appreciates the confidence and trust he has earned from the voting public to allow him to Listen, Learn, and Lead.

Anne was born in McKeesport, Pa and moved to Lorain, Ohio in 1947.  She attended Sacred Heart School , McKeesport, Pa. Graduated from St. Joseph's Academy, Lancaster, Pa. and also attended Lorain County Community College. 

She was employed as staff nurse at Amherst Hospital retiring after 40 years of service.  Anne served on Counci froml 1998–2005, 2008–2009, 201-2011 and was re-elected for the 2012- 2013 term. Anne was also employed in 2006 with the LCCC Center for Life Long Learning

Anne is an active advocate for Senio Citizens in the City of Lorain.  She was married for 47 years, and is the widow of Joseph A. Molnar, the mother of three sons, and one daughter.  She has nine grandchildren and is a member of St. Johns Roman Catholic Church.

Anne is involved in many civic and political involvements, She has  volunteered for ten years for Voices for Children, National Citizens Participation, served as a Murrray  Ridge Board member, active in many levy campaigns, served as  Treasurer for the Lorain  School and Murray Ridge Levy campaigns,   Anne also served on NOACA,  Lorain County Community College 2015 Vision Council, Voices for Choices, South Lorain Branch Citizens Panel, Peoples Coalition for Better Housing and was nominated to the Gallery of Honor at LCCC. She is presently active as a ten year member of the Lorain County Community Alliance.

Daniel Given is a life-long resident of the City of Lorain and City Council member since 1994.

He currently is the Vice Chairman of the Federal Programs committee and is vice chairman of the Finance & Claims,  committee. He is also a member of the Parks and Recreation committee.  He previously has chaired many other committees and was Council President Pro Tempore for many years.

Dan is married to Lisa (Ritenauer) and is the proud father of three children. He attends St. Peter's Church in Lorain and has been an active member of Junior Achievement, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Purchasing Management Association and various other community clubs and organizations.

Dan Given is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, receiving a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Procurement and Materials Management. He has also attended Lorain County Community College.

He is currently employed by K. Hovnanian Oster Homes LLC as the Director of Purchasing, Estimating, & Design. He previously provided professional services to Phoenix Products Inc. in Avon Lake, Parker Hannifin's Airborne Division in Elyria, Ohio, and the Capitol American Group of Companies in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dan has served on city council for over 18 years and is now the longest serving member of city council presently elected to office. Dan has served the residents of the 7th Ward for six consecutive terms, the 8th Ward for one year, and now serves the residents of Lorain as Councilman- At- Large.

Tony Richardson

Council-At-Large

4753 Oak Point Rd. Apt. 104

440-420-9229

I was raised in Lorain, and have spent the majority of my life living here.  I graduated from Lorain Admiral King in 1996 after receiving a world class education through the Lorain City School system. I attended Albion College and the Ohio State University.  I am currently serving my second term as the representative for Lorain's 1st ward.  Having grown up on Lorain's eastside, I am tremendously proud to be representing it on Lorain City Council.  I am currently Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee and serve as a member of the Police & Fire, Building &  Lands Committees.

 I have always had a passion for public service.  I am an eagle scout and previously served as the chairman of Youth as Resources, a group which gave grants to youth–led service projects.  I am a proud member of and ordained deacon in Heritage Presbyterian Church.  I also spent 2 years working for various campaigns and causes around the country, and I plan on using the knowledge and experiences I gained to help Lorain move in a positive direction.

Dennis Flores

2nd Ward Councilman

903 W. 18th St. (44052)

440-714-7810

 Dennis was born in St Joseph’s Hospital on March 4^th, 1954 and raised in Lorain, Ohio. He attended Lorain St Joseph grade school. Dennis was in the first, 4-year class graduating from Lorain Catholic in 1973 and was appointed to the first mayor’s youth council by then Mayor Joseph J. Zahorec.

I am a lifelong resident of the City of Lorain and proud graduate of Admiral King High School. I am also a lifelong member of Greater St. Matthews A.M.E. Church in Lorain. I am currently employed as a Computer Resource Specialist at Lorain County Community College and as a Certified Installer and Technician for Business Industry Consulting Services International while pursuing my RCDD Certification and my BA in Urban Studies. In addition, I serve as Vice-Chairman of the African American Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County, Lorain Lions, Knights of Columbus, United Polish Club and an officer of the Masonic Order Lodge #68 and ex-official member of Direct Action for Central Lorain. I also serve as President of Ohio Staff Council for Higher Education, and the Negro Professional Business Women's Association. I have 2 beautiful children Egypt 17 and Malcolm 13 who are the lights of my life.

As the Third Ward Council Representative, I am committed to generating and supporting educational and economic initiatives aimed at restoring jobs, hope and pride in the minds and hearts of Lorain citizens.

I am a lifelong resident of Lorain and a 1978 graduate of Clearview High School. I am currently serving my fourth term representing 4th ward residents. I am Chairman of the Streets & Sidewalks Committee and a member of the Police & Fire Committee. I have served as Chairman of the Booth and Vendors Committee for the Lorain International Association for the past four years and am on the Board of Trustees.

I am currently employed by the Lorain County Auditor’s office as Supervisor of the Consumer Protection Department. I was previously employed as co-manager of family owned business Bill & Don’s Catering, Lorain Party Center, for 25 years. I am married to Diane and have 2 children, Heather and Bret Jr.

I have been a Lorain resident since 1962 and a Council member since 1998, serving the residents of the 5th Ward for seven consecutive terms. I have served as Chaplain since 1998 and am currently serving as President Pro Tempore and Chairman of the Federal Programs Committee.

I have two children and I am an Active member of Church on the North Coast and an ordained Baptist Deacon. I am Past president of the NAACP and Committee for Positive Change in the Black Community, a Graduate of Leadership Lorain County and founder of the Minority Contractors Association in Lorain County. I also actively participate in various community organizations and church-related programs and functions.

I am a lifelong resident of the City of Lorain. I was born, raised and live in South Lorain. I attended and graduated from Admiral King High School and have taken various courses at Lorain County Community College. My employer for the past thirty nine years has been the steel mill. In addition, I serve as the Chairman of the USW Local 1104 Pension Committee, a member of the Executive Board and the Employees Assistance Program. My wife Mary and I have been married for 35 years and have two children.

I was proudly appointed to serve as the 6th Ward Councilman in May of 2010 and was elected to a full two year term in November 2011. As a member of Council, I serve as Vice-Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, member of the Police & Fire and Federal Programs committees. It is my goal to work in cooperation with the administration, council members and the public to revitalize our great city.

I am a life-long Lorain County resident and a Seventh Ward resident for 13years. I am currently serving my fourth term as Councilman for the residents of the Seventh Ward. I am married to Barbara Webber and we have three children. I am a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church and St. John Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church. I am also active member in various community clubs and organizations.

I also hold the positions of Building and Lands Chairman and a member of the Parks and Recreation and Federal Programs committees. Please contact me with any questions, comments or concerns.

8th Ward Councilman
Frank Detillio

4312 Kolbe Rd. (44053)

440-282-3665