Gates Mills Village Council Election 2011: Lawrence Scott Frankel

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Name: Lawrence Scott Frankel, DMD MS

Age: 59

Occupation: Periodontist

Education: BA Miami University, 1973; DMD Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine, 1977; MSd. Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine, 1981

Political affiliation: Independent

Office sought: Council, Village of Gates Mills

Previous political office sought or held: None

Statement: Village governance needs to mirror that of a well-run business while protecting the services that are so important to all residents. 

My goal is to make village decisions based on research, sound economics, and preserve Gates Mills Village as the special place that it is. It is my desire to represent our community and be responsive to the needs of our residents.

Politics needs to be set aside and all residents of our village need their voices heard. I am running as a free-thinking independent with an emphasis on planning for the future, fiscal stewardship and integrity.

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