Carolyn White seeks Lorain County commissioner’s post

Carolyn White, a former Lorain and Sheffield Village councilwoman, has announced her candidacy for Lorain County commissioner, according to a news release.

White recognizes that a leader is needed to uphold Integrity, accountability and professionalism, and that’s what she stands for, the release said.

White’s plans are to meet with the leaders of each county department to find out what is needed to ensure its individual growth, development and opportunities for improvement, the release said.

White has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Cleveland State University.

Her public service includes: serving two terms as a Lorain city councilwoman beginning in 1990; precinct committee woman; served 12 years as a councilwoman in Sheffield Village, including president pro-tempore and acting mayor for 45 days; chair of finance in Sheffield Village ensuring where monies were appropriated and accounting for monies while reporting and balancing the budget.

White has served as a bank branch manager, assistant vice president and licensed investment officer for 21 years, and a licensed insurance representative.

Her community service includes: treasurer of Lorain Democratic Women’s Club; member of Federated Democratic Women of Ohio; member of Lorain County Racial Equity Center; past president of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services (ADAS) Board of Lorain County; Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program; trustee for Direct Action; secretary for College Heights Homeowners Association; member of Historical Society Sheffield Village; and Board of Trustees for Church on the North Coast.