NEWTON FALLS — A Newton Falls council at-large councilwoman is being challenged by a former ward councilman for an at-large seat on village council in the Nov. 4 general election.
For council at-large, incumbent Julie Stimpert is being challenged by John Baryak, who served as 2nd Ward councilman until his term ended in December 2023.
STIMPERT
Stimpert said her focus areas are infrastructure improvements, community-relationship building and driving economic growth.
“I believe these initiatives are essential for ensuring the town’s continued growth and prosperity,” Stimpert said. “We need to invest in the basics from roads to our public spaces to ensure Newton Falls remains a safe, accessible and thriving place for everyone.”
Stimpert said it is important the community move forward with an updated comprehensive plan that will provide assistance for infrastructure needs of the community and with seeking grants for projects.
Stimpert said she would seek grants to help with infrastructure improvements such as roads, sidewalks and parks and also discuss with council and the village manager what projects are needed based on money that is available.
As for community-relations building, Stimpert wants to continue the trust that has developed between council and the public. She said council will always be transparent with the residents, which is key to strengthening the relationship.
Stimpert said for economic development, it is important to appreciate and support the businesses and local shops and to expand on what the community has.
She said the heart of Newton Falls lies in the people “with strengthening our community relationships and fostering connections among residents is something I deeply care about.”
Stimpert said she will work to promote the village’s downtown historical district which has been included in the National Register of Historic Places. She said plans are to get special signs to designate the area as an historical district.
Stimpert said the village and schools can work together to showcase the history and historical sites.
BARYAK
Baryak, who served more than eight years as 2nd Ward councilman, said he will bring his experience to the current council.
“I will bring my experience and expertise to work with the council to help with moving the village forward and to make sure any problem is answered. My goal will be to work for the betterment of the community,” Baryak said, noting he is retired and will have time to serve.
Baryak said he would like to see the community cleaned up more by strengthening zoning and getting crews to use street sweepers and other equipment. He said the police chief and the zoning inspector can work together to focus on zoning violations. Baryak said by cleaning up the community of zoning violations will help keep property values up.
He said as an at-large councilman, he will represent all residents while working to move the village toward a financially solvent future.
Baryak said with bringing back the village police department, council needs to look at how to fund it.
Baryak said there is a need for transparency. He said there are too many executive sessions held by the council.
He said there is a need to work with neighboring communities on joint projects and issues. Barnyak said one example is to extend utilities.
Baryak said there is a need to get more affordable housing in Newton Falls noting that for many communities there is a shortage of housing.
Baryak said he will work for the residents and look at how to reduce utility costs to help families.
Baryak said he wants to see the community center restoration moving forward.
He said he wants to attract private investors through abatements to develop housing and utility extensions.
He said he wants to see money budgets through a program already in place to help provide funds for senior citizens to repair their sidewalks and homes.
OTHER FALLS CANDIDATES
For the 1st Ward race, Brian Kropp is unopposed for the seat as former candidate Julie Lemon withdrew from the race on Sept. 8. Current 1st Ward Councilwoman Patricia Benetis chose not to seek re-election.
No candidate has filed a petition to run for the 3rd Ward seat. Current councilman Bob Burke was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Brenda Persino, who resigned in December 2024 from the 3rd Ward.
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