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Voters' Guide: City of Trotwood

Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.

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Candidates for Council Ward 2 City of Trotwood

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Name: Janice Chinn
Residence: Trotwood
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Ms. Chinn has a B.S. in Mathematics, MSA in Business Adminstration/Contracting, M.S. and ABD/Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. She is CEO of Chinn Industries, and owner of All Tax Matters. She is an advocate for education, financial literacy and self-empowerment.
What impact will failure of any of the service levies this fall have on Trotwood’s overall budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Trotwood residents?

The elected officials must place citizens' needs at the top of any budget consideration or political agenda. Because of the huge population of seniors in the Trotwood community, the need for EMS and fire safety is essential to maintain the high quality of life that each citizen has grown accustom and deserves while visiting or residing in our City. We must respond to the people's needs promptly and effectively every time the occasion arises.

Name: Rap Hankins
Residence: Trotwood
Incumbent: Yes
Experience:
Married to Jan Hankins with three children. Active Trotwood resident for thirty years; serving residents for eight years on City Council. Locally, regionally, and nationally committed to Trotwood. Earned dual bachelors from Antioch University MacGregor. Honest, responsible and thoughtful.
What impact will failure of any of the service levies this fall have on Trotwood’s overall budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Trotwood residents?

There must be broader discussions among Miami Valley municipalities addressing the rising costs of Fire/EMS and road maintenance services. It is crucial that Trotwood residents be honestly informed of the positive and negative impact of their votes. Passage will allow us to begin stabilizing Trotwood’s infrastructure and insuring Fire/EMS safety. Failure will result in reduced Fire/EMS services, placing additional strain on communities providing mutual assistance. The current budget will be unable to maintain essential services.