Troy Township saw considerable interest for the trustee position in the recent election. From the eight candidates, the two elected were Tom McCready and Dan Wittmer.
This is McCready’s first term serving as a trustee. However, he has served on the zoning board of appeals for the last 20 years.
He noted that he now has the opportunity to give his time and attention to the trustee position. “My kids are grown, both in college, and my business allows the flexibility to be able to serve the township and be available all hours, day and night,” he said.
“It seemed like a good time for me to run,” he added. “One of trustees who’s been a trustee over 28 years had retired, which left one seat open that I wanted to fill. I’m looking forward to working with other townships and moving forward here.”
The retired trustee he is referring to is Wayne Weirick, who has been a trustee for the last 31 years.
McCready stated that the open seat made available by Weirick’s retirement was the reason why many vied for the position.
“Our current township trustees have done a great job in maintaining the township and spending taxpayers’ money wisely. I think with my background in business and work ethic that I can continue in their tradition and constantly be looking for news way to help improve the township,” said McCready.
McCready is co-owner of McCready Interiors with his wife Julie McCready. Together they have two sons who both attend The Ohio State University, Graham and Gabe McCready.
Dan Wittmer ran as an incumbent; he has been a Troy Township trustee for the last eight years.
Now having a fresh face on board, along with Donn McCammon, who is in his sixth year as a trustee, he hopes to keep up the good work that the board has been putting forth, he said.
“We’ve got good roads in the township, and we’ve so far been able to keep them leveled. The drainage issues is one of the next big things that we’re going to focus on along with redoing the street signs and making sure those are up-to-date. We’re also looking into manning the fire department at night with two fulltime employees,” stated Wittmer.
For the last 40 years, Wittmer has been a farmer in Lexington. He is supported by his wife Linda and their three sons: Daniel, Lucas, and Jacob.
Troy Township trustees serve four-year terms and are paid approximately $800 monthly. They operate on $1.6 million budget, which is used to help maintain the 30 miles of township roads, along with the fire station and the cemetery.
The trustee office is located at 247 South Mill Street, Lexington.
