Commissioner Rimedio-Righetti not seeking reelection, State Rep. to run for seat
Mahoning County Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti will not run for reelection to her seat next year, she told 21 News Wednesday.
Rimedio-Righetti, 69, grew up on Youngstown's North Side and is in her fourth term as a Mahoning County Commissioner.
She began her career as an administrative assistant for the Mahoning County Planning Commission. In 1975, she moved on to become an assistant clerk for the Mahoning County Board of Elections until she retired from the position in 1999. In 2003, Righetti was elected as councilperson in Youngstown's 4th Ward.
Righetti's term was set to expire January 1, 2027. She says that she will finish out her term, but that "it's time to step aside" and bring a fresh perspective into the office.
However, she says she is leaving the door open for whatever happens in the future.
State Representative Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) has also confirmed with 21 News that she will be running for Rimedio-Righetti's vacant seat.
McNally currently represents House District 58 in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Before joining the House of Representatives, McNally served on the City of Youngstown's council, representing the 5th Ward from 2016 to 2022.
Rimedio-Righetti told 21 News that she thinks McNally would be a good fit for the commissioner's seat and would be there to facilitate a smooth transition if she were to win.
