The Trumbull County Democratic Party held a press conference Monday morning to discuss candidates in two races in the county.

Trumbull County Democratic Party Chair Mark Alberini discussed the qualifications of both candidates in the race for Trumbull County Recorder, as well as Clerk of Courts.

"When it comes to elected office, personal responsibility, qualifications and integrity are not just important. They are indispensable. ... Voters can gauge a candidate's competence and skills through their current or former occupations and their demonstrated ability to handle responsibility," Alberini said.

Alberini says Republican candidate for Trumbull County Recorder Dawn Zinni is not qualified for the position noting several lawsuits against her in the Trumbull County Court including over $250,000 in default judgments.

Alberini went on to say there were three more cases in the Central District Court in Cortland for credit card defaults.

Additionally, Alberini discussed Republican Clerk of Courts candidate Randy Law noting his removal as chairman of his party and that he has been delinquent on his taxes according to Trumbull County Auditor records.

"We all understand that some may fall on temporary hard times, which are not of their own doing such as a factory closing or a family health crisis, but this is not the case here. Voters should look for patterns. Just as qualifications matter, so does personal responsibility," Alberini said.

Alberini went on to discuss Democratic candidate for Trumbull County Recorder Tod Latell's qualifications noting that under his leadership, the Recorder's Office has been recognized as one of the best managed in the state.

Additionally, Alberini said Latell has been chosen to lead as Recorders' Division Director of the International Association of Recorders.

Alberini then discussed Democratic Clerk of Courts candidate Jennefer Holland stating that she's served in the courts for nearly 20 years in various roles, eventually being promoted to Chief Deputy Clerk supervising the Common Pleas Court's Juvenile Division.

21 News reached out to Trumbull County GOP Chair Mike Bollas on these two candidates and the issues discussed.

Bollas told us he could not comment on Zinni since he was unfamiliar with the court cases in question, but said the Trumbull County GOP does not support Law's campaign since he was removed as chair and has "held a grudge" and "badmouthed" the party since then.

Candidate for Trumbull Recorder Dawn Zinni responds to a Democrat party news conference, and lawsuits filed against her trucking company.

"My trucking company flourished under the Trump administration but was crushed by Bidenomics,  along with 88,000 other trucking companies across our country." Zinni emphasized.

"Fuel costs tripled to over $6.00 a gallon. Insurance and maintenance costs more than doubled," Candidate Zinni said.

Zinni explained some of the lawsuits are being resolved with a plaintiff accepting the trucks back.

Zinni states she has been a Registered Nurse for 25 years and has managed 7 medical practices.

"I am a home health Registered Nurse and I keep accurate records as a profession.  One mistake can make the difference between life and death," Zinni said. 

She tells 21 News she will be a full time Recorder for Trumbull County unlike her opponent who works as a Realtor. 

"I have a plan to increase office hours to 6 p.m. two nights a week to better meet working people's needs, which is something my opponent has not done, Zinni added.

"I intend to record deeds, mortgage documents, durable power of attorney, medical power of attorney, VA paperwork, and documents when they are filed. This is what some other counties such as  Cuyahoga County do. They record the documents and give you the documents back, Zinni emphasized.

 This way people don't have to miss work to return to the office, or wait days for a record sent by mail. This avoids delays for real estate closings," Zinni said.

Zinni tells 21 news she has been a Republican her entire life, and is a staunch supporter of Donald Trump and she believes our country needs to elect Repulicans for the White House to the local court houses.

"I live in Trumbull County with my son and will dedicate myself to serving the people in Trumbull County," Zinni said.