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Brunswick City Council
4095 Center Road
Brunswick Ohio 44212
330-558-6845
Laura Timura
Clerk of Council
ltimura@brunswick.oh.us
Mike Abella Jr.
Council Ward 1
mabella@brunswick.oh.us
Nick Hanek
Council Ward 2
nhanek@brunswick.oh.us
Brandon Lambert
Council Ward 3
blambert@brunswick.oh.us
Keith A. Kuczma
Council Ward 4
kkuczma@brunswick.oh.us
Joe Delsanter
Council-at-Large
jdelsanter@brunswick.oh.us
Kristy Piper
Council-at-Large
kpiper@brunswick.oh.us
Tim Smith
Council-at-Large
tsmith@brunswick.oh.us
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Mike Abella, Jr., Ward 1
Mike Abella Jr. began his term as Councilman Ward 1 of Brunswick in 2012. He was elected to 6 consecutive (2 year) terms totaling 11+ years as a Council Representative in Garfield Heights. He is now starting his 4th consecutive 4 year term as a Council Representative for the City of Brunswick.
Mike is a member of St. Ambrose Parish and a resident of Waite Farms Subdivision. He received his Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree from John Carroll University, where he majored in Management and Logistics. Subsequently, he received his Masters of Business Administration from John Carroll University. He is now the Sr. Manager of National Fleet Operations for The Sherwin-Williams Company where he has worked for 28 years.
Mike has been married to his wife Britt for 23 years and has two children, Angela and Kevin.
Brandon Lambert, Ward 3
Brandon Lambert is an entrepreneur who lived in numerous states throughout the country before settling down in Brunswick in 2017. He has been married to his wife Anita since 2011. They welcomed their first child into the world in 2014 and their second in 2018. Brandon’s wife Anita owns a law practice here in Brunswick.
Brandon is proud of the work he has done on City Council during his time here. He has helped lead the fight against the proposed I-71 interchange on Boston Road, worked to bring a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) to the City of Brunswick, and took the lead on bringing a new fire station that the City has been in desperate need of for decades.
Joe Delsanter, At Large
Council President Pro Tem
Joe Delsanter began public service in April 2003 appointed as Ward 3 Councilman. As of January 2018, he serves as Councilman-at-Large. Mr. Delsanter has served on every committee and from 2007 to 2009 he was unanimously elected Vice Mayor of City Council.
While Vice-Mayor, Joe along with the City Manager met with officials of Cuyahoga Community College to negotiate for the building of Brunswick’s University Center. The Center provides affordable undergraduate education and furthering education access for the people of Greater Brunswick.
Joe is President of Agents Trucking Services, Inc. a truckload, specialized carrier, and logistics consulting service established in 1971. He met his wife Beth in Brunswick and moved here in 1993. Mr. Delsanter is the father of 3 adult children and grandfather to three. He attended Kent State University.
Mr. Delsanter has served on various boards like the Medina County American Red Cross and Medina County Economic Development Corporation. He is a member of St. Ambrose Parish, Brunswick Eagles 3505 and has volunteered for many causes over the years. He has coached youth sports for soccer and baseball.
Joe resides at 3840 Magnolia Drive. His phone number is 330-635-8198 or you can call the Council Office, 330-558-6845. Every question and concern deserves an answer.
Tim Smith, At Large
Tim Smith is married to his high school sweetheart, Gayle. He has four children and three grandchildren. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the job. In the past, he has served on City Council for five years, then as Economic Development Manager for six years, and then was a Medina County Commissioner for two years.
He participates or is on the Board of Directors of seven non-profits:
- Oaks Family Care Center (President)–helping area families
- The Optimist Club–Fishing Derby–bringing out the best in kids
- Bike Medina County (co-founder and vice president)
- Sheriffs Grant Board–worked on grants for bikes
- KHM Cares–helping area projects
- Medina County Economic Development Corp.
- Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance
He is an avid photographer of Brunswick events and his pictures have been featured in area restaurants and magazines.
Currently, he performs educational sales webinars for 5,100 travel agents across the US and counsels for Brunswick’s own KHM Travel Hosting Company.
Tim loves serving on Council again. Tim is very passionate about supporting and promoting the City, economic development, safety of the City, and quality of life through our parks.
Nick Hanek, Ward 2
Vice Mayor, President of Council
It is an honor and privilege to serve on Brunswick City Council. Four generations of my family have called Brunswick home – and I am proud to represent this community.
I have a long history of public service including as a prosecutor, as an attorney advocating on behalf of abused/neglected children, and with participation in numerous organizations to benefit our community.
As a member of Brunswick City Council, I have advocated for our safety forces, for increased greenspace and expanded parks (including but not limited to the Inclusive Playground at Neura and the Plum Creek Greenway), additional services for our veterans and service members, and helped to attract hundreds of millions of dollars in economic development investment.
I believe it is important for government to be transparent and accessible – please contact me with any questions at nhanek@brunswick.oh.us or by phone at 330.558.1743.
Experience
Current:
- Partner – Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis
Previous:
- Adjunct Faculty – University of Akron School of Law
- Legal Counsel, Summit County Children Services
- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Criminal and Child Protection Divisions – Lorain County
- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Civil Division – Medina County
- Staff Attorney – Medina County Job and Family Services
- Law Clerk for the Honorable James L. Kimbler
Education
- J.D., University of Akron
- B.A., Case Western Reserve University
- Brunswick High School Graduate
Community Involvement
- Resident of Brunswick for over 30 years
- Board of Directors, LifeAct
- Brunswick Optimist Club
- Brunswick Historical Society
- Chair, Trustee, Medina County Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Former Chair, Board of Trustees – United Way of Medina County
- Board of Zoning Appeals – City of Brunswick
- Brunswick Town Center & Lake Park Advisory Group
- Former Brunswick Rec Center Youth Basketball League Coach
- University of Akron Lawyer/Law Student Mentorship Program
- Ohio Supreme Court Lawyer to Lawyer Mentorship Program
Nicholas J. Hanek
Ward 2 Councilman – Brunswick
Phone: (330) 558-1743
Cell: (330) 204-4103
nhanek@brunswick.oh.us
Keith A. Kuczma, Ward 4
Keith is a Realtor with RE/MAX Omega in Brunswick and has been a 26-year resident of the city. Keith is a member of the Medina County Board of Realtors and a member of the National Association of Realtors.
Keith lives with his wife Kim of 32 years and has a son (Thomas) who lives in Wadsworth. He has been active within the community by working with Brunswick youths. Keith was a coach for the Brunswick Youth Football League, the Brunswick Recreation Program, the Brunswick Travel Soccer Association and helped coach the Lacrosse team at Brunswick High School. Currently he is an active member of St. Ambrose Church and Lector at mass on Sundays. In his neighborhood, he is part of the Shenandoah Parkway neighborhood watch.
Keith A. Kuczma was appointed unanimously by Brunswick City Council and was sworn into office on March 13, 2023, to fill the remainder of the Ward 4 Council seat to replace now Auditor Anthony Capretta. Keith is interested in continuing to make positive changes to the city and bringing new ideas to the table.
Kristy Piper, At Large
Kristy Piper is a graduate of the Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory of Music holding Bachelor degrees in Music Education and Piano Performance. She holds Masters degrees from Cleveland State University and The University of Akron.
Kristy has worked for the Brunswick City Schools as a music teacher since 2000. She has been recognized as VFW Post 9520 and Ladies Auxiliary Teacher of the Year in the 2005-2006 and 2016-2017 school years. She was recognized as the Towslee Elementary School Teacher of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year.
She is an active member of the Brunswick Education Association, serving as the head representative for Towslee Elementary School and is a member of the Northeast Ohio Education Association Legislative Committee. In addition to her public school teaching, she is the music director and keyboardist at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Brunswick.
Mike Abella, Jr., Ward 1
Mike Abella Jr. began his term as Councilman Ward 1 of Brunswick in 2012. He was elected to 6 consecutive (2 year) terms totaling 11+ years as a Council Representative in Garfield Heights. He is now starting his 4th consecutive 4 year term as a Council Representative for the City of Brunswick.
Mike is a member of St. Ambrose Parish and a resident of Waite Farms Subdivision. He received his Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree from John Carroll University, where he majored in Management and Logistics. Subsequently, he received his Masters of Business Administration from John Carroll University. He is now the Sr. Manager of National Fleet Operations for The Sherwin-Williams Company where he has worked for 28 years.
Mike has been married to his wife Britt for 23 years and has two children, Angela and Kevin.
Nick Hanek, Ward 2
Vice Mayor, President of Council
It is an honor and privilege to serve on Brunswick City Council. Four generations of my family have called Brunswick home – and I am proud to represent this community.
I have a long history of public service including as a prosecutor, as an attorney advocating on behalf of abused/neglected children, and with participation in numerous organizations to benefit our community.
As a member of Brunswick City Council, I have advocated for our safety forces, for increased greenspace and expanded parks (including but not limited to the Inclusive Playground at Neura and the Plum Creek Greenway), additional services for our veterans and service members, and helped to attract hundreds of millions of dollars in economic development investment.
I believe it is important for government to be transparent and accessible – please contact me with any questions at nhanek@brunswick.oh.us or by phone at 330.558.1743.
Experience
Current:
- Partner – Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis
Previous:
- Adjunct Faculty – University of Akron School of Law
- Legal Counsel, Summit County Children Services
- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Criminal and Child Protection Divisions – Lorain County
- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Civil Division – Medina County
- Staff Attorney – Medina County Job and Family Services
- Law Clerk for the Honorable James L. Kimbler
Education
- J.D., University of Akron
- B.A., Case Western Reserve University
- Brunswick High School Graduate
Community Involvement
- Resident of Brunswick for over 30 years
- Board of Directors, LifeAct
- Brunswick Optimist Club
- Brunswick Historical Society
- Chair, Trustee, Medina County Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Former Chair, Board of Trustees – United Way of Medina County
- Board of Zoning Appeals – City of Brunswick
- Brunswick Town Center & Lake Park Advisory Group
- Former Brunswick Rec Center Youth Basketball League Coach
- University of Akron Lawyer/Law Student Mentorship Program
- Ohio Supreme Court Lawyer to Lawyer Mentorship Program
Nicholas J. Hanek
Ward 2 Councilman – Brunswick
Phone: (330) 558-1743
Cell: (330) 204-4103
nhanek@brunswick.oh.us
Brandon Lambert, Ward 3
Brandon Lambert is an entrepreneur who lived in numerous states throughout the country before settling down in Brunswick in 2017. He has been married to his wife Anita since 2011. They welcomed their first child into the world in 2014 and their second in 2018. Brandon’s wife Anita owns a law practice here in Brunswick.
Brandon is proud of the work he has done on City Council during his time here. He has helped lead the fight against the proposed I-71 interchange on Boston Road, worked to bring a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) to the City of Brunswick, and took the lead on bringing a new fire station that the City has been in desperate need of for decades.
Keith A. Kuczma, Ward 4
Keith is a Realtor with RE/MAX Omega in Brunswick and has been a 26-year resident of the city. Keith is a member of the Medina County Board of Realtors and a member of the National Association of Realtors.
Keith lives with his wife Kim of 32 years and has a son (Thomas) who lives in Wadsworth. He has been active within the community by working with Brunswick youths. Keith was a coach for the Brunswick Youth Football League, the Brunswick Recreation Program, the Brunswick Travel Soccer Association and helped coach the Lacrosse team at Brunswick High School. Currently he is an active member of St. Ambrose Church and Lector at mass on Sundays. In his neighborhood, he is part of the Shenandoah Parkway neighborhood watch.
Keith A. Kuczma was appointed unanimously by Brunswick City Council and was sworn into office on March 13, 2023, to fill the remainder of the Ward 4 Council seat to replace now Auditor Anthony Capretta. Keith is interested in continuing to make positive changes to the city and bringing new ideas to the table.
Joe Delsanter, At Large
Council President Pro Tem
Joe Delsanter began public service in April 2003 appointed as Ward 3 Councilman. As of January 2018, he serves as Councilman-at-Large. Mr. Delsanter has served on every committee and from 2007 to 2009 he was unanimously elected Vice Mayor of City Council.
While Vice-Mayor, Joe along with the City Manager met with officials of Cuyahoga Community College to negotiate for the building of Brunswick’s University Center. The Center provides affordable undergraduate education and furthering education access for the people of Greater Brunswick.
Joe is President of Agents Trucking Services, Inc. a truckload, specialized carrier, and logistics consulting service established in 1971. He met his wife Beth in Brunswick and moved here in 1993. Mr. Delsanter is the father of 3 adult children and grandfather to three. He attended Kent State University.
Mr. Delsanter has served on various boards like the Medina County American Red Cross and Medina County Economic Development Corporation. He is a member of St. Ambrose Parish, Brunswick Eagles 3505 and has volunteered for many causes over the years. He has coached youth sports for soccer and baseball.
Joe resides at 3840 Magnolia Drive. His phone number is 330-635-8198 or you can call the Council Office, 330-558-6845. Every question and concern deserves an answer.
Kristy Piper, At Large
Kristy Piper is a graduate of the Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory of Music holding Bachelor degrees in Music Education and Piano Performance. She holds Masters degrees from Cleveland State University and The University of Akron.
Kristy has worked for the Brunswick City Schools as a music teacher since 2000. She has been recognized as VFW Post 9520 and Ladies Auxiliary Teacher of the Year in the 2005-2006 and 2016-2017 school years. She was recognized as the Towslee Elementary School Teacher of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year.
She is an active member of the Brunswick Education Association, serving as the head representative for Towslee Elementary School and is a member of the Northeast Ohio Education Association Legislative Committee. In addition to her public school teaching, she is the music director and keyboardist at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Brunswick.
Tim Smith, At Large
Tim Smith is married to his high school sweetheart, Gayle. He has four children and three grandchildren. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the job. In the past, he has served on City Council for five years, then as Economic Development Manager for six years, and then was a Medina County Commissioner for two years.
He participates or is on the Board of Directors of seven non-profits:
- Oaks Family Care Center (President)–helping area families
- The Optimist Club–Fishing Derby–bringing out the best in kids
- Bike Medina County (co-founder and vice president)
- Sheriffs Grant Board–worked on grants for bikes
- KHM Cares–helping area projects
- Medina County Economic Development Corp.
- Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance
He is an avid photographer of Brunswick events and his pictures have been featured in area restaurants and magazines.
Currently, he performs educational sales webinars for 5,100 travel agents across the US and counsels for Brunswick’s own KHM Travel Hosting Company.
Tim loves serving on Council again. Tim is very passionate about supporting and promoting the City, economic development, safety of the City, and quality of life through our parks.