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Russel Neal was elected to represent Ward 4 in Akron, OH in 2009. Neal chairs the Parks & Recreation Committee and serves on the Planning and Health & Social Services Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Marketing from Ohio University.  He owns Graffiti Print Shop and unity365.com.