2025 MCDP Hall of Fame Dinner


Join us as we induct 4 new members to the Mahoning County Democratic Party's Hall of Fame! These four people reflect a broad spectrum of men and women who have not only made invaluable contributions to MCDP but also to our Valley as a whole.


This year, our program will be headlined by former United States Attorney for President Obama, and former Director of the ATF for President Biden, Steve Dettelbach. 


The 2024 Honorees:

  1. Bill Padisak, President of the Mahoning Trumbull AFL-CIO
  2. Congressman John Boccieri, former US Congressman and State Representative
  3. Ann Simms, MCDP activist and elections professional
  4. State Representative Michele Lepore Hagan, former Ohio State Representative

We will also be giving out the inaugural Joyce Kale Pesta Trail Blazer award, in honor of our late Vice Chair to Mahoning County Administrator Audrey Tillis.


Event Details:

Where: Basilica of Mount Carmel Social Hall, 349 Via Mt Carmel Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505

When: August 14th, 2025 | Cocktail reception begins at 5:30PM

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