JOHN KUDLEY, Jr. Council at Large January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011 johnkudleyjr@msn.com Finance Committee - Member Landmark Commission - Chairman Parks & Recreation Board -  Vice-Chairman Library Board Liaison
Councilman John J. Kudley, Jr. began serving as Councilman-at-Large in 2008 having previously served as Ward 3 Council for two terms from 1998-2005.  During his first tenure on Council he was elected by his fellow councilmen to serve three terms as Council President.  Councilman Kudley is a 1969 graduate of Muskingum College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree.  In 1979 he earned a Master’s degree in American History from Kent State University.  He completed a second Master’s degree in Secondary School Administration from Kent State in 1985. Councilman Kudley is a retired educator having taught history and social studies in the Aurora City Schools for 35 years.  During that time he served as Aurora Education Association President for 12 years.  He continues his connection to the Aurora Schools in the capacity of Athletic Ticket Manager and Head Girls Varsity Track Coach.  Councilman Kudley is also employed by the University of Akron as a supervisor of student teachers.  He is currently researching and writing in conjunction with the Aurora Historical Society a history of Aurora from 1900 to the present. Councilman Kudley and his wife Barb have been married for 29 years and have 4 children.  Son J.J. is employed by the City of Aurora in the Parks and Recreation Department.  Daughter Molly is married and is currently working on her Master’s degree in teaching at John Carroll University.  Her husband Matthew Schneider is a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and has just completed his second tour of duty in Iraq as a K-9 MP.  Son Jeff is enrolled at Akron University. Son Stephen is a senior at Aurora High School and is employed part-time at Heinen’s.