The Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr announced in a press release on December 23 that he decided to re-appoint a member to the Mill Creek Metro Park Board of Commissioners who had been on the Board before.

Former Canfield mayor Lee E. Frey has been re-appointed to the Mill Creek Metro Park Board of Commissioners.

He was first appointed in June of 2016 after being screened by a "Citizens Selection Committee" formed by Rusu. 

Frey was originally one of the 16 candidates who applied for the open commissioner position.

Frey's term will begin on January 1, 2025 and continue until December 31, 2027.