Summit County. Ohio, Christine Wiedie Higham

Christine resides in Tallmadge, Ohio. She earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Kent State University and a master's degree in business administration from Tiffin University. She and her family attend First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. She is married and has 2 children.

Christine is the current director of human resources at Mustard Seed Market and Cafe. She previously worked in social services for 10 years and was the deputy director of human resources for the late Summit County Executive Russ Pry.

Christine Wiedie Higham is the current District 6 Summit County Councilwoman. She is the chair of the Personnel and Intergovernmental Committee and the vice chair of the Planning, Building and Economic Development Committee. She was appointed in 2022.

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Promises to work with community leaders and staff to advocate for the needs of the community.

As a member of the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, supported local tourism and public services through effective planning and community initiatives.

Served on the Civil Service Commission for the City of Tallmadge.

- Promises to work with community leaders and staff to advocate for the needs of the community.
- As a member of the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, supported local tourism and public services through effective planning and community initiatives.
- Served on the Civil Service Commission for the City of Tallmadge.

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Christine Wiedie Higham

Christine Wiedie Higham resides in Tallmadge, Ohio, and holds a bachelor's degree from Kent State University and a master's degree from Tiffin University. She and her family attend First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. Christine is married and has children.

Christine Wiedie Higham is the current Director of Human Resources at Summit County and serves as the District 6 Summit County Councilwoman. She previously worked in social services for ten years and was the Deputy Director of Human Resources for the late Summit County Executive Russ Pry.

Christine Wiedie Higham is the current District 6 Summit County Councilwoman. She serves on the Summit County Planning Commission, the Let's Move, Summit County initiative, and the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. She has previously worked as Deputy Director of Human Resources for Summit County.

Endorsed by the Communication Workers of America, Local 4302.

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Promises to provide quality public services.

Supports local public services, such as the Softball Board.

Promises to "work hard for you and your community" if elected.

- There are 11 people elected to the County Council. The County Council creates county laws and decides things like the rates of property and sales taxes, zoning rules, and economic development programs.
- County council members are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget, which determines how much funding goes to public services, such as law enforcement, health departments, road repair, and county building maintenance.
- Members are elected to 4-year terms in partisan elections. This position only exists in Cuyahoga and Summit counties. 
- In Cuyahoga County, members have a salary of around $60,000 and each member is elected from a district. 
- In Summit County, members have a salary of around $31,000. There are 8 districts represented by specific members each and 3 members are elected at-large.