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Board appoints Patrick Crawford to Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Summary
The Stow‑Munroe Falls Board of Education nominated and approved Patrick Crawford for the city parks and recreation advisory board; the appointment now goes to the city council for final confirmation, board members said.
The Stow‑Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education on Feb. 10 nominated and voted to appoint Patrick Crawford to the Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Board members opened nominations and received two candidates: Patrick Crawford and Kevin Lefler. After a round of discussion about each candidate’s experience, the board closed nominations and proceeded to a roll‑call vote for the nominees, then voted on a resolution to appoint Crawford, who received a majority of votes.
Board members praised Crawford’s three years of service in the seat and his familiarity with the city’s 10‑year parks master plan. A board member said Crawford’s background in public safety and his continuity with the plan were assets; others noted Kevin Lefler’s experience in outdoor recreation and environmental planning during the discussion before nominations were closed.
The board’s resolution to appoint Crawford passed by roll call. Board members said the appointment by the board is the district’s recommendation and that final confirmation is made by the Stow City Council.
Patrick Crawford told the board he would share Parks and Recreation meeting agendas with the district and offered to attend periodic work sessions to update the board if the city council confirms him.
Votes at a glance: the motion to approve the resolution naming Patrick Crawford to the Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board passed by roll call (Elise Jenkins: aye; Marletti: aye; Sheehan: aye; Dudonik: aye; Wind: aye). The board noted city council confirmation is required to finalize the appointment.
