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Voters' Guide: Springfield Township

Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.

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Candidates for Trustee Springfield Township

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Name: Michael Hively
Residence: Springfield
Incumbent: No
Experience:
21 year township resident, Bachelors Degree OSU, 39 year banking career, VP Fifth Third Bank, member Springfield Township Zoning Appeals Board, former treasurer Clark Shawnee Athletic Boosters, spouse Janis, children Michael R., Julie Sebastian, and 3 grandchildren.
What is the biggest challenge facing Springfield Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge?

With the slow economy, Springfield Township will face decreasing revenues. The challenge will be to maintian the excellent Fire and EMS service, road maintenance and other services to residents. With my experience in the financial industry managing corporate and non-profit budgets, I have the ability to ensure prudent spending of the township's tax revenue. As a Trustee, I would work hard to block annexation attempts that would not benefit the township's neighborhoods.

Name: Dean Wells
Residence: Springfield
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Two-time graduate of The Ohio State University; practicing optometrist in Springfield since 1973; active in the Stillwater Adventist Church and Emmaus Community; established the Eye Care Clinic at the Good Neighbor House.
What is the biggest challenge facing Springfield Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge?

I believe the biggest challenge facing Springfield Township is to be able to continue providing service to its citizens as the township population continues to increase. Springfield Township provides many excellent service such as Fire, EMS, and road maintenance. Continuation of these services at the same level will prove to be a challenge for the future. The solution to this situation will be to deal with each area on a case-by-case basis and to remain as efficient as is humanly possible.

Name: Jim Scoby
Residence: Springfield
Incumbent: Yes
Experience:
Graduate of Anderson College in Education; Masters degree in Counseling-University of Dayton. Served as Township Trustee the last 8 years. Presently a teacher and counselor in the Springfield City Schools.
What is the biggest challenge facing Springfield Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge?

The biggest challenge in Springfield Township is to continue to preserve a safe and strong heritage. We must maintain, improve, and strengthen the quality of services for our residents. I want to see the township develop and move into the new East Side Fire and EMS station where the old E-check building once was. This new facility will continue to protect and bless our township residents for years to come.

Name: Gary Barnes
Residence: Springfield
Incumbent: No
Experience:
I am a self employed business owner of Barnes Rocks & Resources in Springfield, Ohio. Prior, I worked for Navistar for 16 years. My degree is a BS in Accounting from Slippery Rock Univeristy of PA where I went on a football scholarship.
What is the biggest challenge facing Springfield Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge?

The constant threat of annexation into the City of Springfield is the biggest challenge facing Springfield Township. I plan to inform the people and have them decide based on true facts. The voice of the people should be heard because it is powerful in numbers. I have never assumed to know what is best for others and if elected will gather input from the people to make proper decisions.

Name: Paul Smith
Residence: Springfield
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Master's Degree in Finance-Wright State University. Past Bank Executive experienced in investments, operations and accounting. Proven ability to plan, direct and control multiple assignments. Previous instructor at Clark State Community College in Finance, Accounting and Real Estate Appraisal.
What is the biggest challenge facing Springfield Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge?

The past two audits of township books have disclosed weakness in reporting and record keeping. These weaknesses have cost taxpayers an additional $60,000 in audit fees. With my finance and accounting experience I will insure taxpayers money is not wasted but spent meeting needs of township. Previous trustees voted to allow string annexation to the City of Springfield. This policy violates the majority of residents wishes. I will fight so this will not happen again.