Gain first-hand insight into Kevin Coughlin's platform and plans for the 13th Congressional District at our luncheon co-sponsored by the University of Akron Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics. Coughlin, who is challenging incumbent Democrat Emilia Sykes in the November election for the 13th Congressional District, will share his vision and plans for the district, which includes Summit County and parts of Stark and Portage counties.
Event details
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For more information or assistance with registration, please contact Morgan Shaw, Press Club administrator, at akronpressclub@gmail.com.
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time: Doors open at 11 a.m. for a buffet luncheon | Program begins at noon
Location: Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway, Akron, Ohio
Cost: $35 per individual | $280 for a table of 8
Please note that checks are the only accepted form of payment on the day of the event.
Reservation Deadline: Noon, Friday, September 20, 2024, and cancellation requests must be received no later than 48 hours before the event to receive a refund.
Why Attend?
- Engage with the Candidate: Gain first-hand insight into Kevin Coughlin's platform and plans for the 13th Congressional District.
- Interactive Q&A Session: Have your questions answered during the program’s interactive segment.
- Support a Good Cause: Proceeds from this event will benefit scholarships for journalism and public relations students. In 2024, the Akron Press Club and the John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $5,000 in scholarships to 10 deserving students.
About Kevin Coughlin:
As a former Ohio State Senator and House Representative, Coughlin brings a wealth of experience in public service, along with insights from his current role as President of Lexington Companies.
Coughlin has a distinguished record of public service, having served in the Ohio House from 1997 to 2000 and in the Ohio Senate from 2001 to 2010. He later served as the Stow Municipal Court clerk from 2013 to 2015. Since 2010, he has led Lexington Companies, providing marketing services for political parties and candidates. Coughlin is a proud graduate of Woodridge High School and holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Public Administration from Bowling Green State University. He currently resides in Bath with his wife and two daughters.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a significant political discussion that could shape the future of our region. Reserve your spot today! We look forward to seeing you there!
Co-sponsored by:
Proceeds from Akron Press Club events fund scholarships for journalism and public relations students. Between the Press Club and the John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund, scholarships of $5,000 were awarded to 10 students in 2024. The Press Club sincerely thanks Summit County, Dr. Aileen Thong and Elizabeth Bartz for their donations to the scholarship fund.