Date questionnaire completed: 10-9-13

Office sought: Amherst City Council At-Large

Political party: Republican

Name: Phil Van Treuren

Age: 36

Date of birth: 9-7-77

Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio

Home address: 171 Harris Street, Amherst, OH 44001

Length of residence in that community: 6 years

Facebook: facebook.com/PhilVanTreuren

Website: PhilVanTreuren.com

Occupation: Marketing executive

Employer: Fathom

Elected office experience: Two terms, Amherst City Council At-Large

Non-elected office experience: Vice President, Angels for Kids Foundation

Education: Graduate, United States Army Officer Candidate School; BA in English, Southern Utah University

Marital status: Single

Name and age of any children: Sophie, 5

Should you be elected, what are three specific areas youd like to change, address, improve or further research, and how specifically would you go about it?:

I think we are lucky in Amherst to have a slate of terrific elected officials from both parties, and I would like to continue to foster the cordial, non-partisan working relationship we have with each other. I am very interested in promoting our citys shared heritage and cultural history, and preserving the hometown feel that Amherst has.

Whether for past accomplishments or future goals, why should voters elect you?

I think I do a good job of communicating with Amherst residents, helping them with their problems, and making myself available. Ive learned a lot over the last four years on city council, and am eager to continue helping residents interact with local government and play a part in the process.