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Voters' Guide: Bethel Township
Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.
Candidates for Trustee Bethel Township
Race Information:
Elect 2
Candidates are displayed in random order
| Name: | Richard Zsambok | |
| Residence: | New Carlisle | |
| Incumbent: | No | |
| Experience: | ||
| New Carlisle City Council: 2002 to present; Mayor 2008-2009; President: New Carlisle Library Board of Directors; Vice Chair: Clark County Local Emergency Planning committee; Member: Clark County State Homeland Security Committee; Partner: J&R Insurance Agency, 1981-2008. | ||
| What is the biggest challenge facing Bethel Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge? | ||
The biggest challenge facing Bethel Township at this time is Financial. Lower Real Estate values create a lower tax base, and decreased revenues follows. Having served on the Financial Committee as a Councilman while getting New Carlisle out of Fiscal Watch gives me the appropriate experience as an elected official to conservatively husband our jurisdiction's resources. Also, my experience as a business owner, and Library Board President prove that I can effectively manage money. | ||
| Name: | David Finfrock | |
| Residence: | New Carlisle | |
| Incumbent: | Yes | |
| Experience: | ||
| Served four terms as Bethel Township trustee. Retired Tecumseh High School teacher. Vietnam veteran and long time resident of Bethel Township. Master Degree from The Ohio State University. Married with three adult children. | ||
| What is the biggest challenge facing Bethel Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge? | ||
The biggest challenges are job creation and deteriorating roads and infrastructure, with insufficient funds for repairs and maintenance. I will support local businessmen’s pursuit of an industrial park, which will bring new jobs and tax revenue to Bethel Township. I will ensure new revenue generated is used to address the most pressing financial needs: creating jobs and improving township roads and infrastructure. I will also maintain the township’s highly trained and well-staffed fire department. | ||
| Name: | Nancy Brown | |
| Residence: | Medway | |
| Incumbent: | Yes | |
| Experience: | ||
| B.A. University of Akron; graduate Ohio Township Association Leadership Academy; married, four adult children. During two terms I've developed strong working relationships with other governmental agencies, implemented standardized policies for the township and been available to work full-time for residents. | ||
| What is the biggest challenge facing Bethel Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge? | ||
With no voted road levy, funding road maintenance is our biggest challenge. we are using various treatments to extend road life, and I have written a $1.3 million grant for major rehabilitation of four roads and replacement of a bridge in Park Layne next year that is awaiting final approval. I am committed to no new taxes, and will stay within our budget by continuing to implement cost saving strategies and seeking grant funding. | ||
| Name: | Don Minton | |
| Residence: | New Carlisle | |
| Incumbent: | No | |
| Experience: | ||
| Business Representative for Teamsters Local 957 in Dayton, Ohio representing and negotiating contracts for employees with various Companies' in several counties including Clark County, lifelong resident of new Carlisle/Bethel Township, Techumsh graduate. | ||
| What is the biggest challenge facing Bethel Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge? | ||
The current Trustees have failed in having a clear understanding of the burden they placed on the Township for paying off the debt on the new firehouse of 1.2 million dollars, and additional cost of $45,000 yearly to supplement current sheriff coverage. If elected I will ensure the use of sound judgement to manage the Townshops affairs in the best interest of the public. | ||