Council members

Employed as staff nurse at Amherst Hospital retiring after 40 years of service.

Served on Council 1998–2005, 2008–2009, 201-2011 and re-elected for the 2012- 2013 term.

Anne is an advocate for Senio Citizens in the City of Lorain.

Employed in 2006 with the LCCC Center for Life Long Learning.

Married for 47 years, widow of Joseph A. Molnar, Mother of Three Sons, and One Daughter.

Nine grandchildren.  Member of St. Johns Roman Catholic Church.

Many Civic and Political involvements,  10 years volunteered for Voices for Children, National Citizens Participation,  Murrray  Ridge Board member,  Active in many levy campaigns,  Treasurer for the Lorain  School and Murray Ridge Levy campaigns,   Served on NOACA,  Lorain County Community College 2015 Vision Council, Voices for Choices, South Lorain Branch Citizens Panel, Peoples Coalition for Better Housing,   Nominated to the Gallery of Honor at LCCC. Presently active as a ten year member of the Lorain County Community Alliance.

 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

1814 Cooper Foster Pk. Rd.

440-420-9229

 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

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 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 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.

A 1983 graduate of Lorain Catholic High School, 1987 graduate of Walsh College and 2005 graduate of Leadership Lorain County. I have been very active in the community currently serving as an officer and member of the Port of Lorain Foundation, Past President to the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame, and serve as volunteer treasurer to the Lorain County Metroparks levy committee.

I am married to the former Wendy Yepko, and have three daughters Madison, Morgan and Emma. We attend St. Joseph's Church in Amherst.

I am in my fourth term on Council currently serving as chairman of the Finance Committee and member of the Streets, Sidewalks and Utilities committee. I look forward to working with the administration, council and the public to control spending and working towards reducing the city deficit. Also, I will continue to work with the administration on a long-term road improvement solution for our community.