Watch Carrie B. Copfer, CPA — Candidate Forum Replay
You’re invited to watch Carrie B. Copfer, CPA in her appearance at the North Olmsted Finance Director Candidate Forum held on Thursday, October 2. Hear her opening remarks, learn about her 28 years of experience serving North Olmsted, and see her responses to audience questions about professionalism, accountability, and responsible stewardship of city finances.
Proven Professionalism, Integrity and Results
Re-Elect Carrie B. Copfer, CPA
Director of Finance for the City of North Olmsted
🇺🇸 Election Day is November 4, 2025 🇺🇸
The next four years will mark a transformative period for our city, as we respond to changes across our business landscape, retail corridors, and residential neighborhoods.
These challenges require steady leadership and a clear financial vision.
With 28 years as Director of Finance and a career grounded in fiscal management, I bring the experience and independent voice needed to ensure continuity, stability, and strong financial stewardship. I’m committed to maintaining a solid foundation for growth, innovation, and resilience in every economic climate.
To protect your tax dollars and the services you rely on — vote for proven experience.
Experience Matters
35 years as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
28 years as Director of Finance
11 years of prior financial experience in public accounting and the private sector as a Controller and Chief Financial Officer
Vote for Experience
Carrie B. Copfer, CPA –Proven Leadership with 28 years of responsible management of the City’s financial resources.
Led the City through decades of complex financial decision making with insight and bold decisiveness – building a legacy of fiscal trust, confidence and earned respect
Collaborated with four mayors, 25 councilmen, three law directors, and 23 administrative directors to achieve the collective goals of the community while maintaining sound, responsible financial stewardship
Took the City’s finances from unauditable to clean audits with award-winning financial reporting
City bond rating increased due to “strong financial management”, which lowered the cost to borrow money for major capital projects including streets, parks, sewers, etc.
Built financial flexibility into the City’s finances, allowing the City to successfully manage through economic downturns and recessions without raising tax rates
Strategically reduced the City’s debt by aligning new borrowing with a disciplined repayment approach
