This article is part of the 2025 General Election Voters' Guide produced in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Akron Area.
Jamey DeFabio
Nonpartisan
Previous public office: Township Trustee since 2010, and 35 years in Municipal court
Education: 1985 graduate of Solon High School, associates degree from the West Side Institute of Technology
Campaign phone: 330-840-0692
Training/experience: I am employed at the Bedford Municipal Court I retired in 2020 and went back part time total of 35 years, I was first elected for Twinsburg Township Trustee in 2009, re-elected in 2013, 2017, and 2021. I previously sat on the zoning commission for 4 years prior to being elected.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JameyDeFabioForTwinsburgTownship
Campaign email address: jdefabio@gmail.com
Why are you the best candidate for the office?
I am the incumbent candidate and I have 15 years 9 months experience. I previously sat on the zoning commission for 4 years prior to being elected. I enjoy working with the residents of Twinsburg Township and if problems arise I take pride in helping the residents resolve any issue or problems they may be having.
What are the top priorities you seek to address once in office?
Continue to maintain good services and look for new ways to improve our services and look to improve our community.
What strategies will you use to accomplish those priorities?
Continue to serve, continue to listen, and continue to deliver so that the residents have a better place to live, work and raise our families. I have good working a relationship with the township manager and my colleagues, and I will continue to listen and work along side my colleagues and township manager to keep moving our township in a positive direction.
Jessica Favitta
Nonpartisan
Education: Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Training/experience: Career experience: education, social services, marketing, sales. Volunteer experience: Girl Scouts, Youth Sports Coach, PTA, Fundraising Campaigns. All of these positions, both work and volunteer, have allowed for training in many areas. Some of these trainings include: CPR/First Aid, Trauma, Socio-Economic Status, Mental Health Awareness, Emergency Preparedness.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/favittafortwinsburgtownshiptrustee/
Campaign email address: favittafortwinsburgtwp@gmail.com
Why are you the best candidate for the office?
I am the best candidate for Trustee because I am committed to maintaining the strong foundation Twinsburg Township holds while enhancing the services and resources available to the Residents.
What are the top priorities you seek to address once in office?
One priority I seek to address once in office is to build positive connections with Township Residents, Homeowners Associations, Business Owners and other members of the Township Government.
As those relationships develop, my focus is being proactive with the needs of the community. I would like to have the opportunity to discuss requests and concerns before they become problems. I want Residents to not only feel comfortable coming to me with issues, but, also have confidence that said issues will be addressed accordingly.
In conjunction with the above, I plan to have transparent and consistent communication with the community. I hope to grow Twinsburg Township in the way of services, resources, community events and recreational activities while maintaining the rural foundation and peaceful neighborhoods it currently possesses.
What strategies will you use to accomplish those priorities?
In order to accomplish these priorities, I would like to:
– see Twinsburg Township have a social media presence
– update Twinsburg Township website
– have regular mailers to Residents to keep them informed
– coordinate with the cities of Twinsburg and Reminderville for community events and local planning
– encourage Residents and HOA members to attend Township Board Meetings to ensure they have a chance to take part in decision making
– work with local youth sports and community programs to offer support and utilize the spaces in Twinsburg Township
-provide low-income Residents connections to resources such as food banks, utility support and other tools to secure a safe, comfortable living environment for all
– (continue to) be present in the community and be an advocate for all that live and work in Twinsburg Township
Keith Harris
Nonpartisan
Editor’s note: The candidate did not respond to requests for information.
