Election 2024: Meet Frederick 'Rick' Stortecky

By Frederick ‘Rick’ Stortecky

As the Village of Youngstown’s deputy mayor, I have been focused on transparency, working tirelessly to identify our strengths and weaknesses, repairing what is broken, and being fiscally responsible. My PROMISE is to make Youngstown a place for ALL residents – families, retirees, business owners, and individuals.

I live and work on Main Street, and I have owned and operated my own financial services business for over 20 years. In my business, I may not always have the answer to every question, but I make it my job to find the answer and report back. I believe this process is the backbone for how TRUST is formed. I pride myself on answering questions with facts, not guesses. I will continue to provide that same approach as trustee, intentionally building trust with the entire community.

My wife, Colleen, and I love living and working here in Youngstown. Now that our three children are all young adults and out of the house, I am excited to give more of my time to the community. When I am not running my business or fulfilling my duties as deputy mayor, I am also a member of the following local organizations: Friends of Youngstown [501(c)(3)], Youngstown Lions, Youngstown Business & Professional Association, Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, and Friends of the Youngstown Library.

Youngstown is my home; I consider many village residents to be part of my extended family. As a trustee, I will preserve Youngstown’s history, while creating new opportunities for the village and its residents. I will bring a new energy and new ideas to the community that will make our village an even better place in which to live, raise a family, and retire. I will continue to fulfill my promise to stand up for what is right and just for all residents of the village.

I would be honored to receive your vote for Village of Youngstown trustee on May 21.