Ukrainian American announces bid for Plain Township trustee

CLEVELAND - Ukrainian American Myron Pakush is running for trustee of Plain Township in Stark County, Ohio.

Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, just outside of Cleveland, Mr. Pakush, 37, participated in the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, and graduated from the Ukrainian Saturday Language School, Ridna Shkola.

After finishing high school in Lorain, Mr. Pakush graduated from the University of Toledo, where he majored in civil engineering. He went on to take additional courses at Ohio State, Kent State and Cleveland State universities, while working for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) specializing in planning, programming and environmental coordination.

In recognition of his accomplishments and administrative abilities, Gov. Robert Taft appointed Mr. Pakush to one of 12 deputy district director positions. As the Head of ODOT's District 11, Mr. Pakush moved from Cleveland to Plain Township, where he became increasingly active in civic affairs. This year, at the urging of friends and community leaders, Myron decided to seek public office as a Plain Township trustee. The election is November 6.

Mr. Pakush is a member of various professional societies and organizations. He serves on the boards of the Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland and St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Cleveland. He is a lifelong member of the Lorain Branch of the Ukrainian National Association and belongs to the Burlaky fraternity of Plast.

For more about the candidate visit his website: www.pakush2001.org.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, October 14, 2001, No. 41, Vol. LXIX

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