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Before Joe began his service to Defiance as a City Council Member, I became acquainted with
him as member of the board of trustees for the nonprofit where I worked. Not only did he serve
on the board of this nonprofit, but he has also served on the board of trustees for the Defiance
Area YMCA, the United Way of Defiance County, ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital and
Defiance Community Cultural Council.

I knew him then as a man dedicated to public service and very hardworking. I know him now
because of his reputation as a good listener and one who is responsive to others’ concerns. I
realize now that public service and giving back to the community are a common theme of his
adult life. He has held leadership and coaching positions in Defiance City Schools, served on
Defiance City Schools Board of Education and was elected as school board president in 1996.
In 2002, Joe began his service at Defiance City Council. My understanding is that shortly after he
got elected, he took the time to travel for two years to Columbus to earn certification from the
Ohio Municipal League for its municipal leadership training. I believe this experience speaks to
his dedication to our community.

He has used this important knowledge and experience by serving as a member of the tax
incentive review council and the city traffic commission. He lent his leadership skills serving as
chair of the following committees: utility, sewer and economic development. Joe took the time
to earn certification from the Ohio Municipal League for its Municipal Leadership Training
Academy. I believe these experiences speak to his dedication to our community.
While I do not live within the city limits of Defiance, this is where we go to worship, dine, bank
and shop. We enjoy and participate in various recreational activities within the city, including
the Friday night cruise-ins.

I urge you to vote to reelect Joe Eureste to Defiance City Council. His long experience in
leadership in our community is valuable. I believe that he will continue to work hard to serve
the city of Defiance not only for its residents, but for many of us in the surrounding
communities who come to Defiance for church, business and recreation.

Connie Allgire
rural Defiance