WFMJ, Lawsuit filed against the Trumbull County engineer

David is from Niles, where he still lives. He graduated from Niles McKinley High School, then earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering and his master's degree in business administration from Youngstown State University. He also earned a doctorate degree in public administration from Madison University.

David previously worked in private practice engineering and served several engineering roles under the Cafaro Company. 

David DeChristofaro was the Niles city engineer from 1978 to 1986, serving 2 terms. He also served as the Trumbull County engineer from 2008 to 2011, serving 1 term before resigning. 

Wants to "see Trumbull County recognized as a model of economic growth and infrastructure excellence, with well-maintained roads, bridges, and public services that meet the needs of every resident."

- Wants to "see Trumbull County recognized as a model of economic growth and infrastructure excellence, with well-maintained roads, bridges, and public services that meet the needs of every resident."

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of August 23, 2024, David DeChristofaro’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to leverage previous experiences as engineer "to enhance infrastructure, foster economic development, and ensure sustainable growth for Trumbull County."

- Wants to leverage previous experiences as engineer "to enhance infrastructure, foster economic development, and ensure sustainable growth for Trumbull County."

Administration

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David DeChristofaro

David is from Niles, OH, where he still lives. He graduated from Niles McKinley High School and earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering and his master's degree in business administration from Youngstown State University. He also earned a doctorate degree in public administration from Madison University.

David DeChristofaro previously was appointed City Engineer for the city of Niles from 1978 to 1986. He also served as County Engineer in Trumbull County in Ohio from 2008-2011, he served one term and resigned. 

Wants to leverage his previous experiences as engineer "to enhance infrastructure, foster economic development, and ensure sustainable growth for Trumbull County."

- Wants to leverage his previous experiences as engineer "to enhance infrastructure, foster economic development, and ensure sustainable growth for Trumbull County."

- The county engineer must be licensed and registered as both a professional engineer and a surveyor.
- They are responsible for planning, building, and maintaining county roads and bridges.
- The county engineer also provides services to townships.
- As a surveyor, they maintain the county auditor’s tax maps using documentation such as deeds and property surveys.
- The county engineer is elected every four years in a partisan election, with a salary ranging from $81,420 to $142,200 based on county population and additional private practice work. 

Surveyor and civil engineer responsible for the county's bridges, roads, and drainage