Contact Information
David Bentkowski, Esq.
6399 Crossview Road
Seven Hills, OH 44131
(216) 524-4421
(216) 901-0269 (H)
(216) 789-7525 (C)
dbentkowski(at)sevenhillsohio.org
About The Mayor
On December 10, 2003, Attorney David Bentkowski became the youngest Mayor in the history of the City of Seven Hills. Elected at age 31, he is also believed to be one of the youngest mayors serving in the State of Ohio. Bentkowski was first elected to city government in 1995 when at the age of 23, he was elected to City Council with nearly 75% of the vote. He graduated from the University of Toledo with a degree in Political Science. He graduated in only three years while funding his entire education.
He was admitted to the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at the age of 20 becoming one of the school's youngest ever students. After graduating from Law School, he passed his bar exam on the first try with a score high enough to qualify him for automatic admission to the DC bar. He is a respected attorney and lobbyist covering the Greater Cleveland area and the State of Ohio. He has lobbied all levels of government including Congress. In November, 2003, he was elected to a four-year term as Mayor with almost 60% of the vote. In November, 2007, he was re-elected to his second four-year term with 82% of the popular vote. His term runs until December 9, 2011. He has lived in Seven Hills since 1977 and is a graduate of Padua Franciscan High School.
Mayor David Bentkowski hosts a weekly televison program called "Around Town". In 2007, the show and they Mayor were nominated for an Emmy.
Education:
- Padua Franciscan High School
- The University of Toledo, BA in Political Science
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Juris Doctorate
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