Boardman Township Trustee Larry Moliterno will seek re-election to a third, four-year term in Nov., 2015, he announced this week. He was first elected to office in Nov., 2007.
      “Following the strong encouragement of Boardman residents, I am honored to seek another term as Boardman Township Trustee,” Moliterno said. “I want to continue to work diligently with my colleagues to ensure a strong Boardman for the next generation of our residents and their families.”
      In making his announcement, Moliterno noted that beginning with his first term in 2008, he focused on his pledge to restore confidence in Boardman and its leadership.
      With the election of Trustees Brad Calhoun and Tom Costello in 2010, all three trustees, along with Fiscal Officer Bill Leicht, have worked as a team to fulfill their commitment to the community under the banner of “Do what is best for Boardman.’
      Moliterno cites many accomplishments during his tenure as trustee:
       •Initiated and maintained an integrated strategic plan for Boardman Township.
       •Initiated utility aggregation programs saving residents dollars on their gas and electric bills.
       •Created the ABC Water District that could lead to the completion of many infrastructure projects.
       •Re-established a strong relationship with Boardman Local Schools and Boardman Park.
       •Instituted Community Day, to held and create a sense of community pride.
       •Established a joint paving contract with local communities, saving dollars
       •Restored Police staffing at the police department as well as the Juvenile Diversion program
       •Helped to support the Boardman Local School Television Network as a community resource.
       •Re-established involvement in the Mahoning County Land Bank.
       •Initiated a demolition program to proactively address an emerging blight issue.
       •Developed a landlord registration program to protect tenants and improve property values.
       •Restructured the Zoning Department to include planning initiatives such as a rezoning process that will protect the integrity of local neighborhoods.
       •Embraced a culture of collaboration, teamwork and transparency essential to ensure effective and efficient local government
      Moliterno, who is CEO of Merdian Services, will host a campaign kickoff event on Wed., Mar. 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Boardman.