02-05-2025
Voter Guide: Meet 2 candidates for Newark City Council's Ward 3 in May 6 Republican primary
Incumbent Jeff Rath faces Molly Ingold in the May 6 Republican primary for Newark City Council's 3rd Ward seat. The winner will face Democrat Marci Fones in the general election.
Rath has represented the 3rd Ward since 2010 and chairs the council's Service Committee. Ingold has no experience on the council but has been president of Hospice of Central Ohio, United Way director, a Newark school board member, Newark Rotary Club president and Licking Memorial Hospital human resources director.
Ohio's primary election is May 6, with polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The information below was supplied by candidates responding to a questionnaire.
Age: 74
Campaign website: Facebook
Key issues: Community engagement where voices are heard and respected and action is taken; smart growth in the 3rd Ward; and strategic planning for Newark.
Background: Director of City of Newark and Licking Memorial Hospital. Vice president of Hospice of Central Ohio. Superintendent of Bayer Polymers. Self-employed human resources consultant. President of Licking County Foundation, Newark Rotary Club, Kendal/Otterbein Senior Living, Cecil Mauger Charitable Trust, Newark City School Board and United Way of Licking County. Woman in Non-Profit Leadership facilitator. First United Methodist Church leadership. Elected positions include Newark Charter Commission and Newark City School Board. Master of Arts in student personnel and Bachelor of Science in Russian and secondary education from The Ohio State University.
Why are you the best candidate? "My background has prepared me for the duties and for the required leadership for the 3rd Ward representative of the Newark City Council.
"I will be accessible and engage directly with the residents of the 3rd Ward and Newark as a whole. My past work has proven I am committed to responding in a timely manner to those who reach out to me, to listen carefully, to help with their issues and to use their thoughts and ideas to help make decisions for the city.
"I am the only candidate that has both elected (Charter Commission) and appointed (human resources director) experience with the city of Newark. My knowledge of and my hands-on work with the city has assisted in my preparation for this position.
"My involvement in Newark and Licking County organizations and events provide me with a strong background and current information regarding community issues to make smart decisions that are best for our community.
"My proven leadership skills and knowledge of human resources has provided me with strong people skills. My strengths are collaborating with others, supporting others, serving as a positive role model and working as a member of a team."
Age: 62
Campaign website: Facebook
Key issues: Maintaining the integrity of the neighborhood; supporting safety forces; and maintaining and monitoring the city budget.
Background: Currently works for Spectrum as a senor residential connectivity specialist focusing on new residential customer relations. Has been in the field of sales for 20 years.
Why are you the best candidate? "I am a conservative that believes and acts on conservative values. I will have 16 years of experience and history once reelected. I have lived in the 3rd Ward for 37 years. I have always been committed to serving my community in any way that I can, and I love Newark. I have been and will always be one of Newark's greatest cheerleaders and promoters. I work well with the current administration, and I am supported by them."
This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Newark City Council's primary election features two candidates
