Don Hodson has hammered home the message about the incumbent Washington Township Trustee’s salary– how it increased from $15,000 to $75,000 in eight years. But that is just a symptom of a much wider problem.
During that same period, the salaries for administrative staff grew from $84,000 annually to $230,000! This is NOT the firefighters budget or any public safety. The question needs to be asked: What are you getting for your money?
Two years ago, the incumbent trustee borrowed $7 million to build a community center and expand the parks. Then he used part of that money to engage in a lawsuit with the Town of Avon. He admits to using the interest for the $7 million park bond in his ads to pay for the water ordinance lawsuit. That’s your money he’s spending.
Don Hodson believes there has to be a better way. There has to be a more responsible way to run township government and be responsive to the needs of the community without spending us into the poorhouse.
Don Hodson promises to return Washington Township to conservative fiscal values and find ways to reduce costs.
Don Hodson plans to reduce the salary to $25,000 and find other ways to reduce the spending of the Township without sacrificing public safety. He can do this. He’s researched the law thoroughly and he can do it.
But change has to come from you, the voter. Unless you get out and vote tomorrow, this campaign will all be forgotten. The spending will continue. Voters must remember that this is not just Don Hodson’s battle. He will need a Township Board that will help him reduce wasteful spending. That’s why we’re asking that you also vote for Suzanne X. Conger, Doug Elmore, and Michael Lynch. These three individuals see that new leadership is imperative.
The time is now. Please vote.
