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Voters' Guide: Bethel Township

Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.

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Candidates for Trustee Bethel Township

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Name: Kama Dick
Residence: New Carlisle
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Married 32 years to David Dick, fifth generation Bethel residents 3 children Nichole, Tiffany, David Jr.; licensed RE/MAX agent for over 19 years, business owner of Kandi Enterprises specializing in residential rental real-estate. Bethel Board of Education term ending 12-09.
What is the biggest challenge facing Bethel Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge?

I, like the majority of Bethel Township residents, love our charming county community, yet the proposed Development Plan envisions centralized sewer, condominiums. townhouses, lots of retail and commercial buildings within the township. Page 37 of the proposed Development Plan states that a portion of Bethel Township should "mirror" Huber Heights; the majority of Bethel residents don't want to become a mini-Huber Heights. As your trustee I will preserve and protect our township.

Name: Diana Fessler
Residence: New Carlisle
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Bethel Township resident 30 years; Member of the Ohio House of Representatives, 8 years; Member of the State Board of Education, 6 years; Editor, Legal-Legislative News; Co-founder Education Action Council; Former midwife; Married 40 years, six children, 17 grandchildren.
What is the biggest challenge facing Bethel Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge?

The challenge is two-fold: Plans to develop the township, and the existing contract to run sewer as far north as 571. Availability of centralized sewer is essential for intensive development to occur. Development will add revenue to the township's coffers, but it will undermine our tranquil rural way of life. Solution: Protect the township by rejecting the proposesd Development Plan and challenge the legality of mandating sewer and water where there is no evidence of need.

Name: Beth Van Haaren
Residence: New Carlisle
Incumbent: Yes
Experience:
Has worked for 20 years as an engineer, project and business manager in a variety of industries. Graduate of Bethel High School, BSME, NC State University. Elected Bethel Township Trustee in November 2005. Volunteer for several commuity based, non-profit organizations.
What is the biggest challenge facing Bethel Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge?

One of the greatest challenges for Bethel Township is how to effectively manage change within our township. To solve this, we need to continually evaluate our Land Use Plan, explore and implement the different tools we have to fight annexation and look for ways to retain our open space and rural feel. If we don't successfully control our own destiny, others will be happy to do it for us.

Name: Jerome Hirt, Jr.
Residence: Tipp City
Incumbent: Yes
Experience:
Graduated Bethel Local High School and attended both Wittenberg and Wright State Universities has served twenty-eight years as Bethel Township Trustee, and represents the Township on numerous local, regional, and state committees.
What is the biggest challenge facing Bethel Township and what plans do you have for solving that challenge?

Undeveloped land in the township has been targeted for annexation, if the township is not proactive in addressing property owners desires to exercise their property rights, we will continue to experience both loss of land and tax base. The township trustees have managed the levy monies supported by our constituents in a fiscally prudent manner. I pledge to continue policy decisions that will position the township to preserve our boundaries, lifestyle, and tax base.

Name: Robert Hephner
Residence: Tipp City
Incumbent: No
Experience:
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