THE CURRENT ELECTED MONROE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES ARE:
Troy Hendren, elected term January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Joey Robertson, elected term January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Scott Hendren, elected term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021
On Tuesday, November 2nd you will be asked to vote for candidates to fill TWO seats on the Monroe Township Board of Trustees. The Candidates on the ballot, based on the Board of Elections Petition Filings, are listed below in alphabetical order:
Scott Hendren, Incumbent, Monroe Township resident
Joey Robertson, Incumbent, Monroe Township resident
Michael Sileargy, Monroe Township resident
What does a Trustee do for Residents of Monroe Township and the Village of Johnstown?
Townships are statutory local governments exercising only those powers specifically delegated to them by the Ohio General Assembly or reasonably inferred by the Ohio Revised Code. Monroe Township is governed by a board of THREE elected Trustees who are responsible for establishing, voting upon, and managing policies as it relates to providing emergency medical services, fire suppression/prevention, road maintenance/resurfacing, cemetery operations and upholding zoning guidelines for the Township Residents.
Monroe Township Residents – The budget for Monroe Township is more than $4,700,000 annually. The Township Trustees are responsible for managing 20 full-time employees and 35 part-time/intermittent employees. They oversee the fire department working with the Chief regarding staffing and all emergency services for the Township and the Village of Johnstown residents. The Board of Trustees hire and manage the zoning inspector, road maintenance supervisor for the 23 miles of Township roads and cemetery operations (Green Hill Cemetery).
Village of Johnstown Residents – Your Township Trustees provide emergency medical services, fire suppression/prevention and cemetery operations to the Village residents. The Village Council manages Village roads and zoning within the incorporated areas of the Village.
For more information about Ohio Township Trustees please visit www.ohiotownships.org