Salem News, Devine challenges Palermo for recorder

Noralynn graduated from Ursuline High School. 

Noralynn has worked for the County Recorder's office for over 40 years. 

Noralynn Palermo is the Mahoning County recorder. She was appointed in 2007 and is serving her fifth term. 

Supports free services through the county to provide veteran discounts and set up property fraud alerts.

Promises transparency, efficiency, and service.

- Supports free services through the county to provide veteran discounts and set up property fraud alerts.
- Promises transparency, efficiency, and service.

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Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments, Richard S. Scarsella

Richard is from Boardman, Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree from Boston College in history and secondary education, as well as his master's degree in education administration and special education from Youngstown State University.

Richard currently works as the Choffin Career and Technical Center Job Training coordinator for Youngstown City Schools. He was appointed to the Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments (MVRCOG) governing board in 2017.

Richard S. Scarsella is a member and former chairman of the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors. He was elected in 2010 and is serving his fourth term. 

As of June 20, 2025, Richard S. Scarsella did not have a website or any information online.

Richard S. Scarsella

- The county recorder is responsible for keeping and indexing records of legally essential documents and making them easily accessible to the public
- The recorder manages real estate paperwork, such as deeds, mortgages, and liens. Legal records, including those on bankruptcy, power of attorney, recognizance bonds, and partnerships, are also maintained by the county recorder. 
- The county recorder records subdivision parcel maps and local zoning resolutions and amendments. To keep records accessible, the recorder updates technology and copies old documents.
- The county recorder is elected every four years through a partisan election, with salaries ranging from $57,200 to $98,600 based on county population. 

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