Democrat incumbent John Kennedy faces challenge from Republican Joseph Bica in Portage County Treasurer race

- Wendy DiAlesandro

Democrat incumbent John Kennedy hopes to retain his seat as Portage County treasurer. He faces a challenge from Republican Joseph Bica. We spoke to both of them.

Bica served as a Ravenna City Council member from 2002 to 2010, as mayor from 2010 to 2016 and as president of City Council from 2016 to 2020. He served on multiple city, county and regional boards and committees. He manages daily operations at US Wine Exports Co., which he founded, and helps with Bica’s Lock Shop, a family business.

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